Men that take even a penny from his wife's side during, before or even after the marriage are absolute TRASH.

According to Islam, you give women the mandatory bridal gift - Mahr. ASK her what she wants for Mahr!!

NO "Give your daughter whatever you want to give her, give her anything you feel she needs to live a better life after marriage" bs. Indirect dowry statements by spineless men.

Real men are well AWARE about how to live a dignified life providing for his wife & kids w/ his OWN income w/o looking at marriage as a sort of financial investment.

If he's unable to, he doesn't marry! It's simple as that.