Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

Hazrat Ikrimah narrates that when Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) intended to have lawful relations with Hazrat Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her), the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Give her a portion of the dowry."

Hazrat Abu Hamza narrates that once I was present with Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them). A man asked him a question: A man has married but is unable to pay her dowry. What is the ruling for him? Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) replied: If there is nothing else, then give her even your shoe, and then have lawful relations with her.

Hazrat Saeed bin Jubair says that he should certainly give her something before the lawful meeting, even if it is just a scarf.

Hazrat Ibn Sirin used to say that even if he gives her just one piece of cloth, then meets her in a lawful (Shari'ah) manner with it.

Hasan and Ibrahim considered it undesirable for a man to have lawful relations with his wife without giving her any part of the dowry.

Hazrat Dhahak bin Uthman narrates that Hazrat Zuhri was asked about a man who, after marriage, is not able to pay the dowry to the woman—can he have intercourse with his wife? He replied that the established practice has been that until he gives something, he should not have lawful relations.

Hazrat Qatadah says that before the lawful meeting, someone gives her something as a gift.

Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrates that it is not permissible for a Muslim to have a lawful meeting with his wife without giving her something, whether little or much.

Hazrat Ikrimah narrates that the Prophet ﷺ said to Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him): "Give your wife your Hatami cloak."