Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

My friend is going to marry a polygamous man. May I know what questions she should ask him before she gets married to him?

· 17 Rajab 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 1183English

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My friend is going to marry a polygamous man. May I know what questions she should ask him before she gets married to him?

Answer

According to the Qur'aan, a man may enter into a polygamous marriage if he can maintain justice and equality with all his wives. Therefore, the questions of the female should be concentrated around securing her right of justice and equality.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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