Q: Assalamu Alaikum,
Shaikh, My age is 25 and I have just completed my master degree in computer science and searching for a job. My Parents arrenged my marriage which is on 28th of this DXXXXX , inshaAllah. But for now I dont earn anything to give as Mehr to my wife.
Now My Question is :
Can my parents give Mehr to my wife instead of me?
Please answer in the light of Quran & Sahih Hadith.
JazakAllah.
A: Walaikumsalam,
Best if done as follows: Parents give you the mehr as a gift. For example, they gift you 5000. Now you can take this money and give it to your wife. This way, they are rewarded for giving you a gift. You get reward for full filling the sunnah of giving her the mehr.
Since you appear to not have an income, i suggest you evaluate if getting married is your best current option.
May Allah (SWT) make matters easy for you, InshaAllah, ameen.
Allah Certainly Knows Best.