Complex sentence: In many cases the rape victim would settle the rape case by receiving financial compensation (jirah) in exchange for withdrawing the charges or forgiving the rapist, similar to diyyeh, but equal to a woman's dowry.
Split into simpler sentences: In many cases the rape victim settles the case by accepting compensation (jirah) in exchange for withdrawing the charges or forgiving the rapist. This is similar to diyyeh, but equal to a woman's dowry.