Is it possible for a man married to more than one woman to meet the psychological and physical needs of his wife and care for his children, especially after childbirth, taking into consideration the division of nights among wives, and the impact of that on the children?
The addresses the concerns of an unmarried woman regarding the possibility of marrying a polygamist. It clarifies that the likelihood of marrying a polygamist is very low, and the possibility of marrying a man with four wives is even lower.
The fatwa advises the questioner not to be preoccupied with these unrealistic fears, reminding her that an unhappy marriage can occur in any type of marriage, and the chances of being involved in one are much greater than the chances of marrying a polygamist. It points out that the majority of a wife's affairs during childbirth are handled by her family, even in monogamous marriages.
The fatwa emphasizes the wife's right to stipulate non-polygamy or to annul the contract if it occurs, and urges the questioner not to object to Allah's law, as that is the concern of Iblis. It clarifies that the questioner's objections are baseless, and that a just polygamist man fulfills his duties towards his children.
The fatwa concludes by affirming that Allah Almighty is All-Knowing and All-Wise, and that His law does not bring injustice. It calls upon the questioner to believe that the verse on polygamy is a truth from the Quran, and asks her to pray to Allah for a happy marriage instead of being preoccupied with objections.
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