Why does Islam forbid a woman from marrying more than one man at the same time, and what is the evidence for that from the Holy Quran?
The Holy Quran and শরিয়া (Islamic law) texts prohibit a married woman from marrying another man. Verse 24 of Surat An-Nisa refers to "محصنات من النساء" (muḥṣanāt min al-nisāʾ), who are married women. The prohibition of proposing to a woman observing her iddah (waiting period) or contracting marriage with her before her iddah ends is also emphasized, making the prohibition of proposing to or contracting marriage with a married woman even more paramount. The wisdom behind this prohibition lies in preserving social order and lineages. As for the specific divine wisdom behind this prohibition, it is not explicitly stated in the Quran, but a Muslim is required to submit to God's decree, whether they comprehend the wisdom or not.
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