Islam Does Not Allow Polygamy, But...
Islam does not permit having four wives unless you can ensure justice among them. The allowance for more than one wife comes with strict conditions: fairness in treatment, along with physical and financial capability. Polygamy, often misunderstood in modern discourse, is a practice in Islam governed by strict conditions. It is not simply a free license for men to marry multiple women, but rather a structured option available only under the condition of fairness and justice. Islam limits polygamy to a maximum of four wives, and it is allowed only when the man can ensure justice, financial stability, and physical capability. The Condition of Justice: A Prerequisite for Polygamy In the Quran, Allah states: "But if you fear that you will not be just, then [marry only] one..." (Surah An-Nisa 4:3) This verse clearly emphasizes that justice between wives is the cornerstone for a man to have more than one wife. Justice here refers not just to material provisions but also to emotional...