{"_id":"6939d56d05c8a933fd392b91","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it sinful to accept a mahr that is higher than the cultural norm?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"In my culture, the customary dowry for girls is quite high. I personally prefer a smaller mahr because I believe that a simpler dowry brings more blessing. However, someone from a wealthy family has proposed to me, and in their family, it is customary to give a higher mahr. If I request a lower amount, people in the family or village may look down on me or question why my mahr is lower than usual.\\n\\nSince they are financially able and this is the accepted custom, would I be sinful if I followed the cultural norm and accepted the high amount? What would you advise?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"In this situation, you should request the customary amount.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff40b76658b4c232a2f","tag":"Marriage: Mahr","count":18}],"createdOn":"2025-12-10T20:17:49.991Z"}