Financial obligations A woman, when compared with her husband, is far less burdened with any claims on her possessions. Her possessions before marriage do not transfer to her husband and she is encouraged to keep her maiden name. She has no obligation to spend on her family out of such properties or out of her income after marriage. A woman also receives a mahr (dowry), which is given to her by her husband at the time of marriage.[20] Women are required to provide financial support for their family under Sharia Law. Men as with women also have the right to be supported financially by their families or State.[21][22]
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Financial obligations
Financial obligations A woman, when compared with her husband, is far less burdened with any claims on her possessions. Her possessions before marriage do not transfer to her husband and she is encouraged to keep her maiden name. She has no obligation to spend on her family out of such properties or out of her income after marriage. A woman also receives a mahr (dowry), which is given to her by her husband at the time of marriage.[20] Women are required to provide financial support for their family under Sharia Law. Men as with women also have the right to be supported financially by their families or State.[21][22]