Surah An-Nisa — Ayah 4 (4:4)

English translation (Saheeh International)

And give the women [upon marriage] their [bridal] gifts¹ graciously. But if they give up willingly to you anything of it, then take it in satisfaction and ease.²

1. The obligatory bridal gift (mahr).
2. Knowing that it is lawful.

Brief commentary

Give women their dowries with good will. Yet if they gladly give up a part of the dowry to you, of their own free will, then there is nothing to stop you enjoying it.