Contrary to
popular belief, polygyny is not widely practiced in Islam
although it is permitted in certain circumstances. Men who marry
more than one woman do so knowing that they are responsible for
treating their wives with kindness and dignity as well as for
providing for their material needs. It is not, as many imagine, a
game or some type of fantasy life to be married to more than one
woman. Furthermore, women who do not wish to enter into such
marriages are free to accept or reject them. Read what Islam says
about plural marriage as well as the role polygyny has played in
both Christianity and Judaism in the follwing articles.
Who Practices Polygamy?
This
brochure published by The Institute of Islamic
Information and Education explains how Islam has simply
put conditions on the practice of polygyny, a way of life
which has a long tradition in the world's other major
faiths.
Polygamy
A
scholarly article which takes a look at how polygyny is
practiced in Islam as compared to its place in the Judaeo-Christian
tradition.
"The Status of Women in Islam":
Polygamy Section
The
respected Islamic scholar Yusef al-Qaradawy explains why
polygyny is still relevant in the 21st century. Very good
article for anyone who wants to understand the Islamic
position on this subject.
Never Say Never
The
author of this article never pictured herself as a co-wife.
But Allah had a different plan. Read about it here.
What Polygyny Has Given Me!
The
woman who wrote this article is not a co-wife but the
daughter of one. She explains how this marriage has
benefitted her and her mother both by offering them
stability and the chance to spend more time together as a
family. This is a very nice article which explains a
perspective not often heard.
A Wife's Prerogative
The
author of this article discusses whether or not a Muslim
woman may seek divorce in case her husband seeks a second
wife.
Muslimahs in Polygyny Yahoo-Group
A
place where Muslim women can learn and share about
polygyny through discussion and friendship with women who
are in polygynous marriages.
