B.A./B.COM. LL.B. (5 YEAR LAW / U.G. LAW) Panjab University Entrance Exam 2025 : MCQs and Answer Key

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Prompt Dower is also known as :

A: Izl
B: Muwajjal
C: Musamma
D: Muajjal

The answer is: D

Explanation

The correct answer is: (D) Muajjal.

Explanation:
In Muslim Law, Dower (Mahr) is the amount of money or property that the husband promises to give to the wife at the time of marriage.

Dower is mainly of two types:

  1. Prompt Dower (Muajjal)
    • It is payable immediately after marriage or whenever the wife demands it.
    • The wife can refuse to live with the husband until the prompt dower is paid.
  2. Deferred Dower (Muwajjal)
    • It is payable later, usually at the time of divorce or death of the husband.

Other options explained:

  • Muwajjal – Deferred dower.
  • Musamma – Specified dower fixed at the time of marriage.
  • Izl – Not the correct term for prompt dower.

Correct Option: (D) Muajjal