25. QUESTION: Concerning the pilgrimage.
ANSWER: It is an obligation to make pilgrimage to one of the two sacred Houses; but as to which, it is for the pilgrim to decide. (115:2)

26. QUESTION: Concerning the dowry.
ANSWER: Regarding dowry, the intention of contenting oneself with the lowest level is nineteen mithqals of silver. (115:3)

27. QUESTION: Concerning the sacred verse: "If, however, news should reach her of her husband's death", etc.
ANSWER: With reference to waiting a "fixed number of months" a period of nine months is intended. (115:4)

28. QUESTION: Again inquiry hath been made about the teacher's share of the inheritance.
ANSWER: Should the teacher have passed away, one third of his share of the inheritance reverteth to the House of Justice, and the remaining two thirds pass to the deceased's, and not the teacher's, offspring. (115:5)

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