What should I do about an Emirati citizen's marriage proposal, knowing that I am recently married and have a child, and she is offering financial assistance in exchange for my marriage to her without my wife's knowledge?
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If you are able to provide for and be just between your two wives, then marry this woman as an act of kindness and to preserve her chastity. It is not a condition for your first wife to know or to consent, though that is preferable. The conditions for a valid marriage must be met: the guardian (wali), the dowry (sadaq), and witnesses. Publicizing the marriage is not a condition, though it is better. The second wife may waive some of her rights, such as financial support () and overnight stay (mabeet).
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