Is it permissible for the wife's dower (mahr) to be a debt?
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It is permissible for the dowry to be wholly or partially a debt owed by the husband to his wife, provided that a specific time for payment is stipulated. There is no objection to borrowing for the purpose of the dowry if the loan is permissible, as Islam encourages lending and easing matters for those in need.
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