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T-S Ar.54.78

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Engagement contract between Ḥusayn b. Faraj and his prospective father-in-law Fuḍayl b. ʿAllūn, for the hand of Fuḍayl's elder daughter Mufaddāt. Dating: Ca. 1000, per Goitein. Conditions: 1) Muqaddam is 25 dinars, of which 5 are paid immediately and 20 in Tishrei. 2) The fiancée receives the entire trousseau of her late mother except for the silver. 3) The silver will be divided equally between the two daughters, but Mufaddāt will receive not less than 40–50 dinars. 4) Likewise copper 40–50 dinars. 5) If Ḥusayn is not satisfied, the engagement is nullified without formalities. The text on verso is unrelated. (Information from Goitein’s index card.)

Library: CUL

Type: Legal document

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