Family Law
Art. 40Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation
Issued by Ministry of Investment (misa.gov.sa)
1. A dowry shall be due under a valid marriage contract.
2. A woman shall be entitled to a specified dowry or a dowry similar to that of a woman of
equal status by consummation, khalwa, or the death of either spouse.
3. A woman divorced prior to consummation shall be entitled to half the dowry if the dowry
is specified; otherwise, she shall be entitled to not more than half of the dowry of a woman
of equal status.
The Arabic text is the legally binding version. The English translation is provided for guidance only.
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