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Is it permissible to have a really high amount as Mahr?
The answer
Although there is no cap for the maximum amount of Mahr, it is discouraged to have excessive and exorbitant amounts as Mahr. Sayyiduna Umar advised:
Explanation
Do not be excessive in the mahr of women. If it was honourable in this world or piety before Allah Ta’āla, then Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) would have been the first of you to do it. I do not know that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) married any of his wives or gave any of his daughters in marriage for more than twelve uqiyah.” (Tirmidhi: 1114)
And Allah knows best.
Mufti Faraz Adam
Based on the Hanafi school and on the question as it was asked. Another mufti may reach a different conclusion. Read the disclaimer.