Lady Declines N5 Million Bride Price, Demands 40 Days Studying of Holy Book from Groom
- A young lady turned down the traditional bride price, opting for a unique alternative that quickly captured widespread attention
- In the clip, she refused a dowry of 5 million Naira, expressing her sole desire for her spouse to recite a passage from the sacred text for 40 consecutive days
- The gentleman engaged in discussions over the dowry terms in the presence of others, culminating in their collective departure
In a remarkable turn of events that swiftly resonated across the digital landscape, a young woman boldly rejected the customary bride price, opting instead for a deeply personal and spiritual request.
Captured in a compelling video, the woman stood firm against the offer of a substantial dowry amounting to 5 million naira.
Source: TikTok
As shared by @imamasad5550, her counterproposal was simple yet profound: she asked her future husband to dedicate himself to the spiritual act of reciting a specific verse from their holy book for a period of 40 days.
Her request is a testament to her values and the importance she places on faith and devotion over material wealth.
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The scene unfolded with the prospective groom engaged in earnest negotiations over the terms of the dowry, a conversation typically steeped in tradition and expectation.
Watch the video below:
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions below:
Erzadark said:
“It takes 2 hours to read surah baqarah.”
Zaki Ahmad wrote:
“What an excellent Mehr request. May Allah bless their marriage.”
Kulow commented:
“That's a nice thing but your Mehr money is supposed t benefit u incase of divorce or he passes. U get less inheritance but u get dowry. men pay dowry.”
Ronalzo:
“She is testing his patience and love for allah and love for her what a smart women and smart mehr.”
Ina ljaabo Cibaad:
“Quran is not mehr. These people should learn about the command of mehr. Mehr is for security for the woman in case of divorce.”
Mohsin Ahmed:
“This is a beautiful Mehr request. May Allah bless them.”
Baby vixen:
“Isn't Mehr to ensure the wife will be okay financially in the case of something happening?”
Aldobingazi2:
“It's not Mehr.. dumb people making a mockery out of deen.”
George:
“I would be honoured if I got a request like that.”
Aaba:
“People misunderstand the Quran as being a mahar.”
April umer:
“So dowry is islamic?”
User7389555721467:
“Red flag for sure o.”
Lady rejects marriage
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a Nigerian lady has disclosed her preference between being a baby mama and a committed wife.
In the comment section of a TikTok video she shared to show off her pregnancy for her man, the lady said she liked being a baby mama.
The pregnant woman with the TikTok name Drama Queen said she was carrying her second child for her man without being married to him.
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