Paying mahr in installments and wife claiming her mahr from husband's estate

Q: Is it allowed for the husband and wife to agree on terms/installments for the payment of mahr? Example: I'll pay you 1000 every month for 2 years. Is this OK or is it better to pay upfront one time even though it is less? 

If the husband dies, can the wife claim this remaining amount from the inheritance?

A: Yes, it is permissible. 

Yes, she can claim from the estate the amount which her husband owes her.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)