Is it permissible for a husband to marry a second wife in America, even though the law does not allow it, due to his first wife's illness which restricts his marital rights, and he fears falling into indecency?
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Polygyny is permissible for a man who is able to afford marriage and maintain justice among his wives, as Allah Almighty says: "then marry (other) women of your choice, two or three, or four; but if you fear that you will not be able to deal justly (with them), then only one." The law that absolutely prohibits polygyny is unjust and contradicts the , and it is not permissible to approve or abide by it. Therefore, it is permissible for a man to marry a second wife and take appropriate measures to circumvent this law without incurring harm.
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