The Dowry: Make It Reasonable, Don'T Delay It
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses the the dowry, its important purpose, cultural differences (and living standards) in applying it, defining a reasonable sum and not delaying it.
From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses
Source audio: Lesson 04: The Pillars and Conditions of a Valid Marriage Contract and the Order of Wilāyah (Custodianship) https://www.troid.org/comprehensive/marital-issues/2854-fiqh-course-marriage-and-divorce