When polygamy can be acceptable… Posted on » Thursday, April 12, 2007 READING the article about the MP who encourages four wives (GDN, April 9), I really feel sad that he has absolutely no idea about what’s happening in Bahrain. I am a Muslim, so I absolutely obey the rules of Allah and I ...…
Polygamy 411 primarily addresses the topic of polygamous marriages; however, all should note that both polygamous and monogamous marriages are equally acceptable in Islam. Please click on video below to view a beautiful depiction of United States President Barack Obama’s marriage. This is an open house. No need to knock. Just come on in.…
To protect the true identity of the parties and to stay true to my life experiences, the names of the characters here (at polygamy 411) are fictitious; however, my situation, circumstances, and experiences are real. I’m Anabellah. You could call me Ana. I have been in a polygamous marriage, referred to by many as polygyny, ...…
I accepted Islam and became Muslim about 26 years ago. My introduction to Islam and polygamy began like this:I met a man at a business affair. (He owned the business.) After seeing him a few more times, I asked if he was Muslim. He said, “Yes.” (I assumed he was Muslim based on his Arabic name.) I advised him ...…
It is important that you know this about my husband Alex, my wali (my guide), and me. I did not listen to anything my wali had to say about my decision to marry Alex. I ignored my wali’s warnings and advice, as I had already begun to communicate with Alex. I had lengthy conversations with him, and had met him. I began to become ...…
I understand some Muslims are entering marriage contracts in which they’ve added a clause(s) that forbids the husband from practicing polygamy, during their marriage. The men agree they would not marry other women while married to the first wives. I think a clause(s) in an Islamic marriage contract that forbids the husband from taking another wife is haram ...…
We know secret wives exist in Islam. However, are secret wives viewed as mistresses, as well? What are the benefits of a woman being a secret wife in Islam? Polygamy is permissible in Islam. Islam permits a man to have more than one wife at one time simultaneously, as long as the number does not exceed four at ...…
The fact that married women, in Islam, live secretly as first or second wives is a reality that is totally new and foreign to me. Until recently, I was unaware it exist, and is prevalent among Muslims in Islam. Lately, I have read much here and there from and about women who say they are wives, living secretly ...…
Polygamy is costly. A vast majority of people probably know how costly polygamy could be without having to live it. When I speak of how costly polygamy is, in this particular post, I’m referring to the husband that actually provides for and maintains his wives that live in separate households. I am not referring to the husbands that let ...…
