DOWRY SYSTEM

Nowadays dowry system is widely practice in Bangladesh. It is acting upon our social life and has detracted womanhood in our country.

The term “Dowry” means property or money brought by a bride to her husband. At times dowry is willingly given to the bridegroom. It is also given in accordance with the demands of bridegrooms or their parents.

The custom of giving and receiving dowry originated in Hindu community. But in recent times this system has become common among Muslim also.

Illiteracy and greed of a section of people are the main causes of this bad system. Many young men and even their parents want to be rich at the rich gifts of the brides. Some rich people also encourage this system by giving willingly tempting dowry to their daughter’s husbands. They think. It to be a status symbol.

Of late, dowry system has become a naked commercial transaction. Though it does not matter much to the affluent parents to give dowry in the case of middle and lower middle class families the system is a curse.

To demand dowry is dishonor-able and degrading for men. It is like begging. No self-respect-ting man can ask for and accept what is not his rightful due.

Dowry is originated out of the feeling of inferiority for women. But they are not inferior to man in any way like men women are also the creation of Allah.

To eradicate this social evil people from all section should come forward. Only law enforcing is not enough to drive away this system. Total changes in the outlook of the society are the crying need at this moment.

Islam forbids giving and taking dowry. It is a disgraceful system. So let us all work together and put an end to this system.