Is it true that Jacob (peace be upon him) was married to two sisters?
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Jacob (peace be upon him) married two sisters, and this was permissible in the ancient laws, then it was prohibited. Ibn Kathir mentioned that marrying two sisters was permissible, then it was prohibited in the Torah.
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