Akileh v. Elchahal
The court held that the “sadaq” (mahr) agreement between Husband and Wife was in effect an Islamic antenuptial contract valid and enforceable on its terms based on neutral principles of…
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The court held that the “sadaq” (mahr) agreement between Husband and Wife was in effect an Islamic antenuptial contract valid and enforceable on its terms based on neutral principles of…
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