mahar
9.9
A payment or gift that a groom gives to his bride in a Muslim marriage
- noun
- /məˈhɑr/
- Specialized
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mahar
- She received her mahar as part of the marriage ceremony, as required by tradition.
Examples
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The groom offered a generous mahar to his bride.
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In some cultures, the mahar can be money, jewelry, or another valuable gift.
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The amount of mahar was discussed and agreed upon by both families before the wedding.
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Many families discuss the mahar before the wedding.
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The amount of mahar was discussed and agreed upon by both families before the wedding.
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She received her mahar as part of the marriage ceremony, as required by tradition.
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In some cultures, the mahar can be money, jewelry, or another valuable gift.
Synonyms
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9.9
A required gift or payment a husband gives his wife in a Muslim marriage
describes the same payment without stating it is compulsory
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mahar for the marriage payment comes from Arabic mahr, meaning 'gift', and it names the sum or present the groom gives to the bride as part of the wedding agreement.