Originally posted by: naadanmasakalli
Mehar is a girl's wish when she wants it or if she doesn't want at all..you make the promise during the nikkah of that much amount for the girl it basically is her alimony in case of divorce ..or if she wants it before that for herself...some people give it right away some wait till needed or at docorce depends when the girl wants it
I am surprised that this is the case in Pakistan. Coz meher should be given before nikah, to help the girl getting ready for marriage. At least it should be given before rukhsati. Unless it is stated in the nikahnama that it is a delayed one , which should be given only after divorce.



