This article discussed the problems of dowry and wisdom of dowry in marriage. Based on some of the arguments of both the Koran and the Hadits, dowry is understood as a wife’s financial rights which are the duty of man. Dowry is classified into musamma and misil. The greatest wisdom of dowry declaration for a man is as a respect for the humanity of women. Dawry is also a symbol of husband’s love given to his wife. Dawry is a sign of sincerity of a man being in charge and protector for wife.
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