Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

what should a wife do if her husband marries again in Islam

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 434English

Question

.If a muslim male has married a second wife without telling his first wife,the first wife feels betrayed and confused,She is also expecting her third child. Can you give detailed advise for the first wife for the marriage to be saved and any other advise for her regading the second wife and her rights and how the two wives should behave towards each other.

Answer

In view of the situation, the first wife should make Sabr and avoid any confrontation with her husband on his second and secret marriage.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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