Question

The term
refers to a gift of money or property paid at the time of marriage, either by a bride's parents to her husband or, in Islamic societies, by a husband to his wife.

Answer 1

The term you are referring to is "dowry." In many cultures, a dowry is a transfer of parental property, wealth, or goods, typically at the marriage of a daughter. In contrast, in Islamic societies, a similar concept is known as "mahr," which is a mandatory payment from the husband to the wife as part of the marriage contract.