Prince of Arcot Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali has urged Muslims to put a stop to the custom of taking dowry, going against the Quran and Hadith (sayings of the Holy Prophet).

Speaking at the Seerath-un-Nabi (life and teachings of the Holy Prophet) celebration, organised by Fathima Basheer Matriculation Higher Secondary School for Girls under the aegis of the Southern India Educational Trust recently, he urged the Ulema (Islamic scholars) to condemn the practice.

“It is a shameful act and is ruining the lives and finances of many families and girls,” he said.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Chennai > Society / by Special Correspondent / Chennai – January 09th, 2015