Is a married man's desire to marry more than one woman, despite his love for his current wife and children, and his affirmation that his inclination towards women is not for lust but rather love for the sake of Allah, considered unlawful?
Islam has established regulations for the relationship between men and women to safeguard their religion and increase their piety, such as commanding the , lowering the gaze, and guarding one's chastity. The has emphasized this matter due to its seriousness, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, clarified that the temptation of women is more severe than others, and that the first temptation among the Children of Israel was concerning women. Therefore, one must avoid speaking to unfamiliar women unless there is a need, and lower one's gaze from them. The desire for marriage does not justify looking at every woman. It is permissible to look at a prospective fiancée with the intention of marriage, limiting oneself to what encourages marrying her.
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