Marriage · Subtopic
Second Marriage & Equality
190 fatawa from 5 South African Darul Iftas on Second Marriage & Equality, part of Marriage. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
By Darul Ifta
Second Marriage & Equality fatawa — page 5 of 5
- Mufti Online4 Oct 2012
Equality between wives
In Islam, is it compulsory upon a person to exercise equality between his wives? In which aspects does the husband have to exercise equality amongst…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Sep 2012
Co-wife claiming compensation for her past
My husband (hanafi) has a second wife (shafi) that was not staying in the same town as we do, now she moved to the same town and demand that he…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Sep 2012
Which wife should one take for Hajj first?
A man decided to go for haj with his wife but was not accredited to that year. They both got accreditation the following year, however, during the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 Aug 2012
Taking a second wife without informing the first
Is it permissible for a husband to get into a second marriage without informing his first wife? Even after the second marriage he lied to his first…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 Jul 2012
Sharing the Nights equally between one's Wives
What is the correct shar'iee ruling regarding the amount of time in days and nights a man should spend with his wives and from what time to what…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam24 Nov 2011
I sometimes regret being the second wife. What should I do?
I wish to congratulate you for the great help and teachings we are always receiving here, whether it pertains to new Muslims or getting to know our…
Mawlana Abdul Azeem bin Abdur Rahman - Ask Imaam7 Nov 2011
Can I marry my father’s second wife?
I am in a relationship with a woman who was supposed to be my father’s second wife. My father divorced her a long time back and now I have an…
Mawlana Abdul Hannan Nizami - Ask Imaam28 May 2010
I cant live with one woman in my life and i have a secret second wife
I am married to a rally nice gaod muslim lady and i love and respect her. However, as a man she doesnt fully understand my needs. I cant live with…
- Ask Imaam4 Mar 2009
My father have a second wife and left my mother for almost six years becouse my mother couldn`t accept his second wife. But however my father did not neglect his children but...
My father have a second wife and left my mother for almost six years becouse my mother couldn`t accept his second wife. But however my father did…
Ml. Abrar Mirza - Ask Imaam25 May 2008
There are Imams here in America who are of the opinion that we cannot marry two, or three, or four wives, as stated in the Qur'an, because polygamy is against the law in the US
There are Imams here in America who are of the opinion that we cannot marry two, or three, or four wives, as stated in the Qur'an, because polygamy…
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri - Ask Imaam31 Jan 2008
How a husband will do justice if he cant tell his first wife about his second wife?
We live in USA and my husband told me that he cant tell his first wife about me because she cant tolarate this and by law he will be in trouble and…
- Ask Imaam31 Oct 2007
I am the second wife ,my husband went away from me when I was pregnant with 2nd daughter 14yrs ago...
I am the second wife ,my husband went away from me when I was pregnant with 2nd daughter 14yrs ago(1st daughter 16 yrs),now he is back , he wants to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Sep 2007
I want a Talaaq as i know i cannot handle being a second wife
I'm married for just under a year. Before my husband married me, he knew i was not a virgin. I regret commiting this sin and i made tawbah and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Jul 2007
I want Khula being the second wife
I’m a second wife of my husband when we got married, he told me that he has a wife with kids but she is separate and she is filing for divorce…
- Ask Imaam2 Aug 2006
A friend gave his second wife divorce with only first wife present. This man now says the divorce is not happened
A friend gave his second wife divorce with only first wife present. This man now says the divorce is not happened A friend has two wives. He said in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 May 2006
man don’t have get permission from his first wife to have second wife. I have been asked by few people what is the proof
I know in hanafi fiqh man don’t have get permission from his first wife to have second wife. I have been asked by few people what is the proof of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Mar 2006
i hear many peoples versions but what is the actual meaning of treating wives equally in reference to polygamy.
what is the meaning of treating wives equally. i hear many peoples versions but what is the actual meaning of treating wives equally in reference to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Dec 2005
I have is regarding multiple wives. Can a muslim marry the wife's sister or my sister in law as a second wife?
I am really ashamed to talk about this, but I want to change my ways and become a better muslim inshallah. I have masturbated for the past 8 years…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam16 Feb 2004
I am married, 5 months pregneant,a second wife. can i have my husbands surname, and also change my name, as i am a convert.
You may keep your husband's surname as well as change your exsisting name. And Allah Knows Best For Mufti Ebrahim Desai Fatwa Dept.
For Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Nov 2003
If one has more than one wife say two, what is the relationship between the 2 wives are they in laws? and what is the relationship between the 2 sets of children? - are they cousins?
The wives are co-wives and the children are foster/half brothers and sisters. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Ml. Husain Kadodia FATWA DEPT.
Ml. Husain Kadodia - Ask Imaam9 Sep 2003
I wrote a contract stating that he would not take another wife. Now, I find out that he has a second wife,
I married this brother 7 ½ years ago because he was very religious. We had a child within the first year. 2 months after the birth of our first…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Sep 2003
Converting and marrying a married Muslim man...What would the procedure be for him to take me as a second wife? Does he have to ask her permission?
I am in love with a Muslim who is also in love with me, he is married but unfortunately his wife is not very well mentally. I am willing to convert…
1SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam18 Mar 2003
regarding marriage - 1) If you wish to take a second wife, does your first wife have to know about it? I was told she doesnt. 2) Does your second wife have to know that you are married?
1) If you wish to take a second wife, does your first wife have to know about it? I was told she doesnt. 2) Does your second wife have to know that…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Jan 2003
A woman requesting that a man may not engage in polygamy as part of her marriage contract. Is this condition acceptable according to Sharia?
Assallamu allaikkum warahmatullah wabarakathu dear elders. I humbly request your opinions on a matter that has come up regarding polygamy in Islam.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Oct 2002
1.If conditions weren't met with,during Iddath after talaaq,can this be repeated? 2.I have received a proposal to be a second wife.What are the conditions that i should know about?
My husband issued 3 talaaqs in one sitting 2 yrs ago.I was very traumatised about this especially as it was during a petty argument and he still…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Sep 2002
Can I marry a second wife if it will bring embarrassment and shame to my family and my wife’s family?
I have 3 questions all related to the same problem. I married my wife two years ago. We are in our twenties and happily married alhamdulillah with…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jun 2002
Can a husband take a second wife without the first wifes knowledge if he fears loosing his child from his 1st marriage?
Assalamu Alalikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh A brother is married and has a young daughter. His marriage is quite an unhappy one and his wife has…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam9 May 2001
What is the Islamic stance on polygyny?
According to Shari'a, a Muslim male may have four wives simultaneously with the condition of maintaining equality among all his wives. Therefore, in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Feb 2001
Is polygamy in Islam considered Sunnah? Is it recommended or just lawful?
And what are the conditions of it? Can a man just marry a second wife for no reason as long as he has the means of support for both of them? What is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Oct 2000
My friend is going to marry a polygamous man. May I know what questions she should ask him before she gets married to him?
According to the Qur'aan, a man may enter into a polygamous marriage if he can maintain justice and equality with all his wives. Therefore, the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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