1. Is it permissible for the husband to use the shared car for traveling and touring with the second wife and fulfilling her needs? 2. Is it fair for the husband to condition the first wife's travel to visit her family on consultation with the second wife, even if she has an invitation or occasion, while the second wife lives near her family and visits them whenever she wishes? And is it permissible for him to force the first wife to use public transportation to travel with her young children despite the availability of a car? 3. Does the husband have the right to take items from the first wife's house to use in his second house, especially if those items were designated for sale to purchase other family needs? And does he have the right to buy new appliances for the second wife without replacing the old appliances in his first house? 4. Is it fair for the husband to buy the same quantity of food and fruits for the second family, consisting of two adults and two young children, while buying the same quantity for the first family, consisting of two adults and five children ranging in age from two to 23 years? 5. Is it permissible for the husband to bring his second wife into the first wife's house in her absence and without her consent, and allow her to rearrange items?
Firstly: The husband's purchase of the car with his own money makes him its rightful owner, and there is no harm in him using it for any of his wives.
Secondly: The travel of a polygamous husband falls into two categories: 1. Absolute travel: He casts lots among his wives, and whichever wife's lot is drawn, he travels with her without having to make up for the other. 2. Travel for the need of one of his wives: He travels with her and makes up the duration for the other. It is not permissible for the husband to refuse to travel with his wife to her family on the pretext of traveling with another wife first. He must be just in maintenance, lodging, accommodation, and clothing.
Thirdly: It is not permissible for a wife to travel without a mahram, even if she has young children with her.
Fourthly: If the belongings in the house are the wife's property, it is not permissible for her husband to take them except with her permission. If they are his property, he may dispose of them without injustice or bias, and his disposition should be in accordance with what is beneficial and what he is capable of.
Fifthly: A polygamous husband must provide for each household according to its needs. There is no objection to increasing the maintenance for one household if there are justifications. The wife is advised not to inspect what the husband brings to the other household.
Sixthly: It is not permissible for the husband to bring one wife into the other's house or to allow her to change its furniture except with her permission, as this is an injustice to the owner of the house.
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