What is that Mahr Worth Today?
Money loses value over time. Generosity should not. See the real purchasing power of the past.
Historical Value Calculator
Data available: 1970 - 2024
The "£100" Myth
We often hear stories of "Grandma got £100 Mahr and was happy." But we forget that £100 in 1970 could buy a decent amount of gold or furnish a room. £100 today buys a weekly grocery shop.
This tool uses UK CPI (Consumer Price Index) data to show you the real purchasing power of that money.
Does my husband have to pay the inflation difference?
According to the majority of scholars (Jumhur), debts are paid in their original numerical value (Mithli), regardless of inflation. However, some contemporary scholars argue for indexation in cases of hyperinflation or if agreed upon. Treat this tool as a perspective on 'Value' vs 'Price'.
What if the Mahr was in Gold?
If the Mahr was specified as '100 grams of Gold', then 100 grams of gold is owed, not its cash equivalent from 1990. Gold retains value far better than fiat currency.
Why use this tool?
To understand the changing value of money. £500 in 1980 bought a car; today it buys a service. It helps in understanding fair family dealings and generosity (Ihsan).