Dowry

Reason Why Husband’s are superior
Allah said in Quran:
Surat un Nisaa: Verse 34:
Men are superior to their wives because Allah has made some people superior to others and so that they spend on their wives.

This verse depicts that Men are superior in leadership qualities. Why? So that they can spend on their wives, not because the wives will spend on the men.

What is the Alternative to Dowry?
Muslim Scholars explained that we can replace the concept of dowry.
First of all, we need to stop giving dowry to our daughters.

Also, the boys themselves should take an action to stop their parents from demanding anything from bride’s family.

Last but not least is that if we want to make our daughters and sons-in-law happy by giving presents to them, we can give them in the whole of their life except the marriage ceremony. This is the best way to get rid of the wrecked dowry.

The alimony(naan nafqa) payments have 4 basic things.
Accommodation
Food
Furniture
Dress
Importantly, the groom and his family must fulfill the customs during Nikah. One of the customs is the distribution of the dried dates which is sunnah too.
Finally, there is the reception ceremony of the walima.
All these points are explaining that there is no concept of dowry in Islam. We are promoting it although we know that we should hinder this ritual.