The Deferred Dowry of the Deceased Husband

Question
A husband died and did not pay his wife her deferred dowry and left no estate. Does the deferred dowry fall due?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: The deferred dowry is considered a debt that is to be settled from the deceased's estate if it exists; otherwise, it is waived as is the ruling on debts. Its owner has no right to demand anyone, and it remains as a right in the hereafter. It is recommended for the wife to forgive him before God Almighty, and God knows best.
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