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Is it obligatory to register half of the house and land in the wife's name because she paid her gold to the husband to buy the car, even though the husband is willing to return the full value of the gold?

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If the wife gives her husband money as a gift, the majority of scholars hold that she does not have the right to revoke it. They cite the hadith: "The one who revokes his gift is like a dog that vomits and then returns to its vomit." The husband should reciprocate her kindness. However, if she gave the money as a loan, with the intention of partnership, or as a gift for reward, he must deal with her accordingly.

The husband must treat his wife's family well, and the wife's family should not interfere between the spouses as long as the wife is able to claim her rights. If the wife has a right to the money, she is entitled to the value of her gold and her share of what she paid for the car. She does not have a right to the house and land if she did not contribute to their purchase. Recourse can be sought through the Sharia courts.

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