Khums: Is Khums Applicable to Dowry — Whether Immediate or Deferred?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Khums: Is Khums Applicable to Dowry — Whether Immediate or Deferred?

English:

Question #858:

It is mentioned in the book Taḥrīr al-Wasīlah that a woman’s dowry is not subject to khums, but it does not specify whether it is for a dowry that is paid at the time of marriage or deferred. Please explain the matter.

Answer #858:

In this case, there is no difference between due and deferred dowry, or between cash and commodities.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Khums