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Muslim law

Muslim law, the concept of Muslim Law is based upon the

Muslim

Muslim, the word 'Muslim' in Arabic is the active principle of

Wakf

movable or immovable property for any purpose recognised by the Muslim law as pious, religious or charitable and includes, - (i)

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Divorced woman

Divorced woman, means a Muslim woman who was married according to Muslim law, and has

Dowry

or mahr in the case of persons to whom the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) applies. [Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (28 of

Matruka

(both movable as well as immovable) left by a deceased Muslim is called Matruka. The scheme of distribution of Matruka among

Wife

a husband. See HUSBAND AND WIFE. Wife includes a divorced Muslim wife, Zohara Khatoon v. Mohd. Ibrahim, AIR 1981 SC 1243:

Pardanashin lady

Ori 62. A lady in a veil, normally worn by Muslim ladies as a customary dress. Pardanashin woman, is a woman

Mahr (dower)

presumed to be prompt and due on demand. In Tyabji's MUSLIM LAW (4th Edn.) it is stated: Mehar is 'an essential

Moderator

Moderator, a president or chairman. --defined. [Aligarh Muslim University Act, s. 33(3)]

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