Since Mahr is treated like debt, the shari'ah makes sure that no heirs can get their share until it (the mahr) is given to the wife.
सिन्दुरार्पण भन्दा अघि बधुकन्या हुन्छिन् भने त्यसपछि मात्र उनी पत्नी बन्दछिन् भन्ने सनातन मान्यता रहेको छ ।