What happens to the deferred (Mu'akhkhar) portion?

It becomes payable to the wife on her demand, or automatically on divorce or the husband's death — it remains her right regardless of when it's actually paid.

What is Mahr al-Fatimi and why is it used as a reference?

Traditionally cited as the amount given to Fatimah bint Muhammad — 500 dirhams of silver (about 1,487.5g). It's referenced widely as a benchmark for a "moderate" Mahr, not because it's obligatory or specially blessed by any ruling.

Why does the reference value change every time I open this calculator?

Because it's computed from a live silver spot price. Silver prices fluctuate throughout each trading day, so the equivalent USD value of Mahr al-Fatimi's fixed silver weight moves with the market.

Can Mahr be paid in something other than cash?

Yes — Mahr can be property, gold, services, or any item of agreed value, not only cash. This calculator only handles amounts expressed as a single currency figure.

Is Mahr the same as a "bride price"?

No — Mahr is the wife's own personal right and property, hers to keep and use as she wishes; it isn't paid to her family and isn't a transactional "purchase" of the marriage.

What happens to Mahr if the marriage ends in divorce?

The full Mahr, including any unpaid deferred portion, generally remains hers; if divorce happens before consummation, many scholars hold that half the agreed Mahr is due instead, though the exact ruling can depend on the circumstances.

Does the wife have to spend her Mahr on the household?

No — Mahr is her exclusive property under Islamic law. She may spend, save, invest, or gift it entirely as she chooses; her husband has no claim on it.

Is a verbal agreement on Mahr valid, or does it need to be written?

A Mahr agreement is often written into the marriage contract (nikah) for clarity and to avoid future disputes, but a Mahr obligation generally arises from a valid marriage contract even if the amount wasn't fully specified in advance — documentation practice varies locally.

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Mahr Calculator

Mahr al-Fatimi reference value from live silver prices, plus a prompt/deferred split.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-06

About the Mahr Calculator

Shows the Mahr al-Fatimi reference value from live silver prices, and splits an agreed Mahr amount into its prompt (Muqaddam) and deferred (Mu'akhkhar) portions.

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How to use it

Read the live Mahr al-Fatimi reference value.
Enter your own agreed Mahr amount.
Enter what percentage is paid promptly.
Read the prompt and deferred split.

Formula

Mahr al-Fatimi = 1,487.5g of silver (500 dirhams) × the current live silver price. Muqaddam = agreed amount × prompt %; Mu'akhkhar = agreed amount − Muqaddam.

Worked example

At a live silver price of $1.02/gram, Mahr al-Fatimi is about $1,517. A couple agreeing to $5,000 with a 50% prompt portion splits into $2,500 Muqaddam and $2,500 Mu'akhkhar.

Interpreting your result

Mahr has no fixed or required amount in Islamic law — Mahr al-Fatimi (traditionally cited as given to Fatimah bint Muhammad) is shown only as a commonly-referenced benchmark, not a minimum, maximum, or ruling.

Recommendations

• The prompt/deferred split itself is a matter of mutual agreement between the couple, not a fixed rule — some couples set the entire amount as prompt, or entirely deferred.

Frequently asked questions

No fixed minimum or maximum exists in Islamic law — the amount is agreed between the couple. Mahr al-Fatimi is commonly referenced as a benchmark, not a requirement.