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Should there be a reason to take more than one wife?

· 3 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Should there be a reason to take more than 1 wife, or a condition to marry a second wife?

Answer

This sunnah is based on a person's need. If a husband has the need to take a second wife, it is permissible for him to do so on condition that he upholds equality and justice when dealing with both his wives.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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