A father's contract of dower on behalf of a minor son, under the Hanafi law

A. Is binding on the son, and the father is not personally liable for the mahr

B. Is not binding on the son and the father is personally liable for the mahr

C. Is binding on the son and the father is also personally liable for the mahr

D. Is neither binding on the son nor the father is personally liable for the mahr

Answer: Option A