Introduction like judaism and christianity, islam does not provide an explicit prohibition of polygamy. One of the commandments given in the quran as a matter of social organization concerns polygamy, that is permission for a man to marry up to four women. Polygamy in islam the rationale and laws behind pdf. Menurut sejarahnya poligami sudah berlaku sejak jauh sebelum datangnya islam, orangorang eropa yang sekarang kita sebut rusia, yugoslavia, cekoslovakia, jerman, belgia, belanda, denmark, swdia dan inggris semuanya adalah bangsabangsa yang berpoligami. He knew that polygamy hurt women, yet through his example he permitted it for billions of other muslim men. However, samesex marriage may instigate new forms of polygamy. Traditional sunni and shia islamic marital jurisprudence allows muslim men to be married to multiple women up to four at any point in time. The practice of polygamy is a mathematical contradiction of the principle that men and women are to be treated equally. Some of the material in this chapter has been previously published in the article the question of polygamy in islam, muslim education quarterly, the islamic academy, cambridge, 1991, reproduced by kind permission of the publisher.
May 20, 2018 first of all you have to know the fact that polygamy in islam is not a right for men. But there is one thing many seem to know and that is a muslim man can have four wives. Islam allows polygamy and permits men, under specific circumstances, to have at most four wives at any given time. Some of the reasons why polygamy has been allowed in islam, from population statistics to the physical nature of humans. In islam, polygyny is not a substitute for monogamy, but merely a permission to practice limited polygyny, which is consistent with islams realistic view of human nature, as well as social needs. Amidst the drama that followed, there was hardly any conversation about how common polygamy is in the country. Meet muslim british women who accept polygamy looking for dating and find your true love at. Women and the question of polygamy in islam springerlink. Amalan poligami di kalangan orangorang islam di malaysia oleh. Polygamy plurality of wives is one of the controversial questions in the family system of islam. These polygamy verses were revealed shortly after the battle of uhud, which was a devastating loss to the early. The positive role of polygamy in reducing women sociorelated problems in malaysia dr. Sister polygamy is not poison that u so scared of if it was islam wont allow this at all if its practice peacefully it is the most beautiful thing in earth. Before introducing you to the book,let me in short answer this question,why islam permits 4 wives.
Many are the times when the general welfare of both man and woman depends upon the husband marrying another. The principle was permitted, but polygamy was limited to four wives. Islam and polygamy introduction in malaysia, ever since the law reform marriage and divorce act 1976 was enforced in 1982, banning polygamy for nonmuslims, polygamy has increasingly come to be associated with islam. The bible says that lamech, the grandson of adam, took unto him two wives.
Polygamy, marriage to more than one spouse at a time. Reasons why islam permits polygamy the religion of islam. Polygamy was customary before islam and was not abrogated with the coming of islam. Sign up today and browse profiles of muslim british women who accept polygamy looking for dating for free. First of all you have to know the fact that polygamy in islam is not a right for men.
Since 911, we have observed that certain groups have tried to capitalize on that tragedy by attacking islam from all sides unfortunately, even some christian tv channels have joined in this islambashing and are trying to tarnish the image of islam and th. Penul isan dan kajian tentang pojigami bukanlah sesuatu yang baru dalam dunia perundangan islam. These polygamy verses were revealed shortly after the battle of uhud, which was a devastating loss to the early muslim community with many men dying on the battlefield. The quran says that if a men cannot meet this condition. Muslims are often accused of being promiscuous because polygamy is legal in islam.
Islam and polygamy an introduction to the rights and. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, certain attempts have been made intending to control the abuse of polygamy among the muslims. Marriage to more than one wife at the same time polygamy is a practice as old as the history of man, and is allowed in islamic law. This paper seeks to elucidate how islam ensures that polygamy means to protect the rights and wellbeing of women, by making them proud of their union with a lawful husband. Polygamy and the nature of marriage in islam and the west.
Tips for men about polygamy lets talk polygamy in islam. Islam is often criticized because of the polygamy that it allows. Shagufta yaqub, a british muslim, investigates polygamy in. Polygamy and the nature of marriage in islam and the west ghulam ali master of laws llm faculty of law university of toronto 2012 abstract section 293 of the criminal code of canada provides that polygamy is an indictable offence. Polyandry is another form of polygamy in which women practice having two or more husbands.
Polygamy and islam polygamy and islam 5 one point greatly in need of clarification is the fact that in the matter of marrying more than one woman, the initiative does not lie solely with any individual man. African society was, and to a certain extent is, a polygamous society. Pdf challenges of muslims on polygyny in the modern. Islamic law allows a man to take more than one wife as long as he has the means to treat all his wives fairly.
Polygamy was well known amongst pagan arab tribes prior to the advent of islam but there was no limitation for the number of wives, like in the cases of some of the prophets mentioned above. It is just a permission with certain limitation and conditions. Why is a man allowed to marry more than one wife in islam. Islam regulated polygamy by limiting the number of wives and establishing. It is derived from the religious precepts of islam, particularly the quran and the hadith. It flourishes in selfsegregated communities, mormonfundamentalist and muslim immigrant, rather than being widely distributed across society. And created attraction for men in women and vice versa. Apr 15, 2017 polygamy in islam the rationale and laws behind. The quran says that if a men cannot meet this condition, then he should be married to only one woman. The most typical forms of polygamy have been polygyny, in which cowives share a husband, or polyandry, in which cohusbands share a wife.
Islamic concept of polygamy, its benefits and impact on. He also revealed his laws for family which starts from a man and woman. This has been done for the purpose of solving many social and domestic problems which a family is confronted with from time to time. In a recent reference to the supreme court of british colombia, the court held that this section was. Quietly engage in polygamy although polygamy is illegal in the u. The culture of the west regards polygamy as something backward, unacceptable in our day. Shagufta yaqub, a british muslim, investigates polygamy in the uk and overseas. It existed long before islam came into the scene of world events. April 17, 2009 april 20, 2009 cofounder tahab can polygamy be a better solution in some cases, is polygamy imorral perse. Islam and polygamy an introduction to the rights and duties.
Islamic concept of polygamy, its benefits and impact on society janas khani muhammad zahoorii abstract allah the creator of the whole universe made mats of everything in this universe. Polygamy an alternative way of life the religion of islam. Most countries which permit polygyny are muslimmajority countries. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. In fact, polygamy came into existence even before islam. Unlike judaism, christianity and perhapsother religions as well, islam deals with the issue more clearly and provides certain legal requirements and restraints that amount to the discouragement of such a practice. Demikian pula bangsabangsa timur seperti bangsa ibrania dan arab, mereka juga berpoligami. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different aspects of islam. Amalan poligami di kalangan orangorang islam di malaysia. Imani converted to islam over 30 years ago and has followed the jafari madhab for the last twenty.
To amplify the context within which polygyny occupies an islamic relevance, one should look to the current debates surrounding polygyny in islam, and more broadly, polygamy, and the implications that emerged from their contextual transition from the jahiliyya to the islamic era. As the subtitle suggests it aims at describing the historical background, arguing for instance that early christians were polygamous, and legal practices as used throughout the. Polygamy is not a live issue for muslims in this country because almost nobody wants it. The positive role of polygamy in reducing women sociorelated. Dana amanah saham skim pelaburan yang mengumpulkan wang daripada orang ramai ke dalam tabung khas yang diuruskan oleh pengurus pelaburan message poste le. This website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand islam and muslims. Groups representing british muslims discuss polygamy, a practice that can leave some women without support or marital rights. Polygamy in history islam did not invent the system of polygamy. Oct 21, 2016 what its like to be in a polygamous marriage.
Opinion the prospects for polygamy the new york times. It has allowed four wives at a time and has enjoined equality in treatment of all wives. While it is true that islam permits polygyny, it does not require or impose it. Pdf abstrak poligami dalam masyarakat islam di malaysia memberi pelbagai reaksi daripada orang awam. In the context of wartorn society in seventhcentury arabia, one which left many women widowed and children orphaned, the discussion of polygamy was revealed as part of a directive to treat female orphans justly.
Polygamy in islam there are people who know very little about islam. A remarkable article explains the position of polygamy at all ages, the reasons for legislating it, opinions of some western thinkers,the condition of the nonmuslim societies without polygamy, the dangers of ignoring it and its position in islam. This has been done for the purpose of solving many social and domestic problems, which a family is confronted with from time to time. Just uttering it raises eyebrows, elicits snide remarks, or prompts crude jokes. Since the 19 th century, when the concepts of orientalism and colonialism came to dominate western thought, combining the words polygamy and islam has conjured up visions of swarthy arab men surrounded by sexual playthings. We have written here about polygamy in islam previously, but this is the first time we have heard from a proponent or participant in polygyny directly. Polygamy, or comarriage to multiple wives, is discussed in the quran as a response to a specific social situation. Unrestricted polygamy was practiced in most human societies throughout the world in every age. Islam has allowed a man to marry more than one wife. Since 911, we have observed that certain groups have tried to capitalize on that tragedy by attacking islam from all sides unfortunately, even some christian tv channels have joined in this islam bashing and are trying to tarnish the image of islam and th. Polygamy and muslim women in contemporary indonesian. The fact that islam encourages polygamy, though conditi onally, cannot be denied. Polygamy is the muslim practice most frequently and severely malig. Polygyny is the most common and accepted form of polygamy, entailing the marriage of a man with several women.
Islamic concept of polygamy, its benefits and impact on society. Mar 30, 2009 the speaker also looks at the example of aslamia. Pelaburan islam pdf persiangig download as word doc. The positive role of polygamy in reducing women socio. Jamal badawi was born in egypt where he completed his undergraduate education. For many christians, polygamy is a permitted debauchery, for feminists violation of womens rights and belittling her dignity. The qurans allowance of multiple wives thus poses a challenge for the contemporary apologist, who wants his western audience to believe that islam encourages gender equality. Apr 10, 2007 polygamy, or comarriage to multiple wives, is discussed in the quran as a response to a specific social situation. Regardless of it not being acceptable for the husband of muhammads daughter, islam allows a man to marry up to four wives at any one time. They may have as many as four wives at the same time. Apr 30, 2018 sister polygamy is not poison that u so scared of if it was islam wont allow this at all if its practice peacefully it is the most beautiful thing in earth. I wish it was practice more and with so much islamic rules then every one can have husband and there will be no wisdow or divorce women alone struggling in this society.
Muslim british women who accept polygamy looking for dating. It should be remembered that polygamy is not a compulsory thing nor is it advocated. Polygamy is the practice of marrying multiple spouses. Polygamy was practiced, often without limitations, in almost all cultures. The following are a few points worth of consideration in an effort to clarify the wisdom of polygamy and when it can be used. With the advent of islam, the islamic law condoned polygamy but a man was limited to only four wives, and specific rules regulated these marriages.
In fact, islam is the only religion that limited this ancient and widespread practice. Many are the times when the general welfare of both man and woman depends upon the husband marrying another wife. One explanation for polygamy in the middle east is embodied in islam as a religion that permits a man to marry up to four wives. This refutes the belief common in nigeria that islam enjoins its adherents to be polygamous and thereby, indirectly, to procreate many children. To be honest, islam was the first religion that had the courage to tackle the issue of polygamy and limit the number of wives one can have. This is one of just a couple books in english on the both widespread and controversial culture of polygamy in islam. The risk of polygamy and wives saving behavior dial ird. There is always the conditionan inescapable onethat whatever the society, the women should outnumber the men. Sep 08, 2009 islamic law allows a man to take more than one wife as long as he has the means to treat all his wives fairly. The time at which these verses were revealed is a clear indication of one of the reasons why polygamy is permissible in islam. Penulisan dan kajian yang dilakukan kebanyakannya berkisar dari sudut perbahasan hukum, sejarah poligami, pertentangan barat terhadap amalan. Islam allows but does not encourage muslim men to marry up to 4 wives at the same time, provided that the man is fair in treating his wives. The concept of polygamy and the prophets marriages. The association of polygamy with islam is a serious misunderstanding.
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