Section 15. Dowry and gifts. (ISLAMIC FAMILY ENACTMENT 1979

ENACTMENT No. 1 Of 1984
ISLAMIC FAMILY ENACTMENT 1979

PART II - MARRIAGE

Section 15. Dowry and gifts.

(1) A dowry shall be given by the husband or his representative to the wife or her representative at the time of solemnization in the presence of two witnesses.

(2) The Registrar shall with respect to every marriage to be registered by him ascertain and record:

(a) the amount of dowry;

(b) the number of gifts;

(c) the amount of or part of the dowry or gifts or both which are agreed upon but not settled at the time of solemnization; and

(d) the description of the security given for settling the dowry or gifts.