Polygamy
127 questions
Can a married man, who was forced by his wife to sign a judicial document after she learned of his desire to marry another woman, marry again after searching for a solution to overturn this ruling?
Is keeping a wife in her home as a "nanny" for the children, and her waiving of her marital rights—such as cohabitation and equality with the other wife—in exchange for security, protection, and maintenance, considered a divorce? Or should she be divorced to avoid suspicion and injustice?
Is it permissible for the husband to marry a second wife despite the refusal of his first wife, who does not menstruate, and without the husband's knowledge?
How can justice be achieved between the families of wives and their relatives if the husband faces problems with his wives due to their demands for equality in giving to their families and relatives?
Does the fact that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, did not marry another woman during the lifetime of Khadijah, may Allah be pleased with her, mean that whoever marries another woman is not faithful to his first wife?
Is it permissible for the husband to take his second wife to his family on her day, and refuse to take his first wife on her day or compensate her, and is it permissible for him to travel with her without the first wife, under the pretext of her children, even though she is capable of traveling?
Is taking a second wife abroad considered an injustice to the first wife, and what must be done to ensure justice between them?
Is it permissible for a husband to abandon his second wife and reside with his first wife if the reason for the abandonment is the second wife's father insulting him and reproaching him about her apartment, coupled with the wife's lack of firmness in her stance regarding her father's behavior? And what should be the duration and manner of this abandonment?
Is it permissible for a husband to favor one of his wives in housing on the pretext that she has more children?
What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding a husband who is unable to be just between his two wives, and faces difficulties in providing for the children of his second wife whose fathers do not provide for them, and is he obligated to respond to the requests of the second wife who does not wish to move in to live with him permanently?
Is it permissible for a husband – who does not deal justly between his two wives, deprives his second wife and her son of maintenance, takes her kitchen furniture and gives it to his first wife, and spends holidays and occasions with his first wife and their children under the pretext of not wanting to change their routine – to consider himself just?
Is justice required in visiting and spending the night between two wives, knowing that one of them has Alzheimer's and is not aware of those around her?
What is the ruling on a husband demanding his second, secret wife's marital rights outside the marital home (e.g., in a hotel), while her father refuses her return until he provides her with an independent home and informs his first wife of his marriage?
Is it permissible for a husband to designate the use of his car exclusively for his first wife, while denying its use to his second wife, knowing that he is well-off and able to be just between them regarding overnight stays and needs? And is it permissible for him to buy a private car for the second wife?
Is it permissible for a husband to marry another woman without his wife's knowledge? And what is the ruling on not forgiving the husband for his action while accepting to live with him?
What is the ruling of Islamic law on a man who is married to another woman, and then oppresses her and prefers his first wife over her in treatment, lodging, and travel, and does not give her her due?
Are there prophetic hadiths that prefer a Muslim to have one wife over having multiple wives, or that show the virtue of having one wife?
How much does each wife take from the sick husband's salary, knowing that the first wife does not work and has 5 children (2 sons, 3 working daughters), and the second wife is employed and has 4 student daughters?
Is it permissible to propose marriage to a widow whose husband passed away five months ago and who has three young children, knowing that the husband is already married and has children, and that his current wife will reject this marriage, and is this marriage an injustice to the current wife and children?
Is polygyny obligatory?
Is it obligatory for a husband to be just among his wives in cohabitation, or not?
Does justice between wives mean equality in the duration of foreplay and the number of sexual encounters, and is it permissible to fondle one in front of the other or to be naked in their presence?
Is the wife entitled to ask her husband about the details of his relationship with his other wife, and is it forbidden for him to disclose those secrets?
What is the ruling on marrying a man whose wife suffers from morbid obesity?