Is it better to specify the mahr?

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The Shaykh : Yes?

The questioner : May Allah reward you. Is it better to give the woman the mahr of the like, or is it better the less the mahr is?

The Shaykh : But if it is not specified, it is better to specify it. Therefore, it is better to specify it and keep it small.

The questioner : Okay, and is it better to reduce it or not?

The Shaykh : No, it is better to reduce it. If it is not increased, we return it.

Source alathar.net

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