Re: Jahaiz
Uh huh, absolutely correct. Jahaiz is something that South-Asian Muslims have adopted from the Hindu culture. Islam has absolutely no concept of dowry. That is not to say that Islam has not made financial arrangements for the woman but this is in the shape of Mahr - a gift that she receives from her husband - and that is clearly stated in her Nikkah contract - and that is solely hers unless she desires otherwise.