Mahr (dowry) in Islam: Meaning, Purpose, and Common Misconceptions
What Is Mahr? Mahr (also spelled mehr) is a mandatory dowry, a gift given by the groom to the bride as part of an Islamic marriage contract (nikah). It is…
Breaking the Chains of Haram Cultural Practices
Breaking Chains: The Perils of Haram Cultural Practices Introduction In Islam, the term haram refers to anything that Allah explicitly forbids. These prohibitions, drawn from the Quran and Hadith, include…