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Polygamy & The Daily Mail Newspaper

Allaah says ……….marry (other) women of your choice, two, three or four; but if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly (with them – in terms of equal time and equal financial support according to ones means), then only one ……………[al-Nisa’ 4:3]

From our Creators Wisdom and Mercy, He has allowed the Muslim men to marry more than one woman and a maximum of four at one time. Providing two conditions are met: equal time between the wives and equal financial support according to ones means. This means, not relying upon benefits and handouts.

In general, men are created in such a way that they are not contented with just one woman (and women in general are the opposite)  - Allaah knows His creation better than themselves, thus He permitted plural marriage. And a man may marry more than one woman due to various reasons and not just to fullfill his sexual desire. He takes upon himself extra responsiblity, accountability and needs to be just and fair and be a guide to his wives and children.

In a country where plural marriage is prohibited, yet fornication and adultery is permitted and marriage is not allowed until 18yrs old and over…….we need to reflect the outcome and result of our action…..

Polygamy UK: This special Mail investigation reveals how thousands of men are milking the benefits system to support several wives

ref: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1154789/Polygamy-UK-This-special-Mail-investigation-reveals-thousands-men-milking-benefits-support-wives.html

Read on for FULL fatawa from the scholars regarding the Islamic position on Polygamy

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March 16, 2009 Posted by | Current Issues, polygamy | | Leave a Comment

   

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