Fatwa no.
12823
Q: I have been living in the same house with one of my female cousins since our early childhood until now. We even used to sleep on the same bed when we were four years old. We then grew and got engaged. The point is that her Mahr (mandatory gift to a bride from her groom) is fifteen thousand (Riyal) and I can not afford it. Since I have made a vow to marry this cousin, whenever I go home I feel guilty for not fulfilling the vow. I do not know what I have to do but I try my best to collect half of the sum of the Mahr to conclude the marriage contract. Nevertheless, I may not be able to do this for I am still a student. I sometimes consider leaving the house, but this would affect my mother and sister badly. I do not know what I have to do! Provide me with your beneficial answer please. May Allah reward you with the best.
A:
if you are satisfied with your cousin's religion and morals, you will have to fulfill your vow and marry her whenever Allah (Exalted be He) provides for you the value of the Mahr. On the other hand, you have to keep chaste until Allah (Exalted be He) enriches you out of His abundant bounties.
May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!
Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta'
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