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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
A mandatory gift from the groom to the bride agreed as part of an Islamic marriage contract; it belongs to the bride.
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Paper 1
Revise: Relationships in IslamThe mahr is a mandatory gift from the groom to the bride, agreed as part of the contract. It may be money, jewellery, property or another item of value. It belongs to the bride, not her family, and expresses the groom’s commitment and responsibility towards her.
Explain how features of the nikah express beliefs: consent shows free commitment, mahr protects the bride’s rights, and witnesses provide recognition and accountability.
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