In Islam, the dowry or the mahr, is clearly stated as an obligation by the groom to his bride in the Quran. Allah says in the Quran, "And give the women their Mahr as a free gift...Quran [4:4]. Islam also guarantees the bride has the right to keep the dowry in any event. "But if you had given the latter a cantar for dower (mahr) take not the least of it back...Quran [4:20].