309. Eight years of service as ‘Mahar’.

This verse (28:27) of the Quran speaks of women’s rights granted to them in a married life.

Prophet Musa accepted the condition to work for a person for a period of eight years as ‘Mahar’ in return for getting married to the person’s daughter.

This event stands as an example to show people who deceive women of their respectful dower, and those offering a pittance as ‘Mahar’ to them. 

Please refer to explanation point 108, the consequences of demanding dowry from women, and the duty of paying them their due dower amount.