It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to the husband and wife who performed li'an: "Your matter is referred to Allah Almighty; one of you is surely lying." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to the husband: "You no longer have any authority over this woman." The man said: "O Messenger of Allah! What will happen to the dowry I have given?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "If you are truthful against this woman, then the dowry will be in exchange for the fact that you considered her private parts lawful for you. And if you have made a false accusation, then she is very far from you."