Is the husband sinful if he loves another woman and wishes to marry her while still having his first wife? Are the wife and her family sinful for stipulating divorce if he marries another? Is he sinful if he is unable to bring his first wife and children to live with him after the second marriage due to his inability to cover the expenses? Is he obligated to inform his wife before the second marriage? What is the ideal solution to these problems?

There is no sin upon the questioner for marrying another woman if he possesses the physical and financial ability, and can deal justly between the two wives. He is not obligated to inform the first wife. The wife or her guardian would be sinful for seeking divorce unless she cannot bear the situation and suffers severe hardship from it. It is not a condition to bring the first wife to the country of residence if he can travel to her and be just in lodging. The questioner is advised to reconcile with his first wife and seek her forgiveness for her rights, especially regarding lodging, or to bring her to his country of work.