Is it permissible for a wealthy Muslim man to marry more than four women to enjoy his lawful wealth?
The Sharia has permitted marriage to a maximum of four women for whoever is able and certain of his capacity to act justly, in accordance with the Almighty's saying: "Marry such women as seem good to you, two, three, or four; but if you fear that you will not be able to deal justly (with them), then only one." Polygyny is not exclusive to the wealthy, and it has many wisdoms that extend beyond merely fulfilling carnal desires.
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