Can a wife forgive part of her Mahr ?

Question

I wanted to know that if there is a fixed sum on our contract for the Mahr, would it be possible to say to my husband that he only has to give me part of it and give up the rest for the sake of Allaah? or, does the Mahr have to be given in full before I can give my husband any money back ?

Answer

Mahr is a right of a woman when she marries. Allah Ta'ala says in Surah Nisa:

And Allah knows best.

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