Concerning ... divorce: He has no right to demand from his wife a refund of the marriage expenses he incurred. In the Aqdas it is quite clear that the husband must not only give the dowry but must support his wife until the time when the divorce is completed. In view of this she is not required to repay expenses of the marriage, etc.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 12 October 1946 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to NSA of India; ‘Dawn of a New Day’)
