What should a woman do with her mahar after she is divorced?

Q: Rs500 was given to a woman as her meher. What should she do with it after a divorce? Can she use it or must she give it to any poor person?

A: It belongs to her. She may use it as she pleases.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)