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Is it possible for me to marry a married man? I know that he loves me even though I am 20 years younger than he. I want to do the right thing.

· 9 Jumada II 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 788English

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Is it possible for me to marry a married man? I know that he loves me even though I am 20 years younger than he. I want to do the right thing.

Answer

Assalaamu Álaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu

It is permissible for a Muslim male to have the maximum of four wives simultaneously if he will be able to maintain justice and equality among all his wives. If you are an unmarried Muslim female, it is permissible for the married Muslim male to marry you. However, you should exercise extreme precaution as that may affect his existing marriage.

And Allah Taãla Knows Best.

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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