Which of the following statement's is/are correct?
A. Dower is a consideration for the surrender of person by the wife.
B. Dower is the technical Anglo-Mohammedan term for its equivalent 'Mahr' in Arabic.
C. Dower must be fixed at the marriage ceremony otherwise marriage will be void.
D. Where no dower is expressly fixed at the marriage ceremony, the law confers the right of dower upon wife.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

Dower or 'Mahr' in Islamic law is not a prerequisite for the validity of marriage but is an inherent right of the wife. If not fixed, the law still ensures the wife's right to dower.