The Historical Impact on the Valuation of Dowry (Mahr) Rate Pre and Post-Colonial Eras in Johor

• Main Authors: Abd Wakil, Muhammad Najib, Ahmad, Che Maryam
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia 2019
• Subjects: Islamic Family Law, Dowry, Johor, History, Colonisation
• Online Access: http://ddms.usim.edu.my:80/jspui/handle/123456789/17485

In Malaysia, the amounts of dowry “mahr” are decided by respective state of Islamic authorities accordingly based on the provision by the Federal Constitution of Malaysia. Study has identified that Johor is among the states with the lowest rate of mahr fixed upon marriage. Hence, the objective of th...