Polygamy in U.S.A

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salamu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullahi wa-barakatuh.

It should be understood that the Islamic matrimonial system is not like the civil marriage system. According to Shari’a, polygamy is permissible and a marriage can be concluded simply by the offer and acceptance taking place in front of two males or one male and two female witnesses. This is what is termed as Nikah.

Therefore, instead of going through divorce procedures, the above procedure should be considered. The first wife will be a wife in terms of Shari’a and legally. The second wife will be a wife only according to Shari’a.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Ismaeel Bassa

Student Darul Iftaa

Durban South Africa

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.

www.daruliftaa.net