Salma :
What is not talked about enough is the judgment women face when they ask for a small Mahr. People will slander her, claiming she treats herself like she is not worthy. Astaghfirullah! What does worth have to do with money? A woman's honor and value in Islam cannot be measured by a price tag. It is completely wrong for anyone to stick their nose into a woman's private business or slander her for what she chooses to ask for, whether that amount is small or large.The reality is that if a woman asks for a big Mahr, society will gossip about her. If she asks for a small Mahr, they will still gossip about her. There is no escaping public opinion. That is exactly why you should only care about what Allah says, not what this society dictates.Mahr is a divine right given directly to women by Allah. As a woman, you have the right to ask for exactly what you want, whether it is small or big. Do what is right for you, while also being understanding of the financial situation of the person you are marrying. This decision is strictly between you and your future husband. It has absolutely nothing to do with your family, your friends, your relatives, or society.Do what you want because it is halal, and that is all that matters at the end of the day. As a Muslim woman, you should not care what people say, as long as what you are doing is pleasing to Allah and perfectly
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