Polygamy
Polygamy in Islam: The Myth, the reality.
By: Sabah Kunle-Muhammad
One should regard monogamy as the norm and polygamy as the exception to the rule. We have quite often seen the abuse of polygamy through various time, but under certain circumstances, we can prove its viability.
Firstly, I must emphasize that Islam does not impose polygamy on any culture. By no means is someone expected to practice polygamy even as a Muslim. It must however be known that polygamy is an ancient practice of many societies.
When one looks at the history of Islam; the prophet of Islam, Muhammad (S.A.W) was monogamous for the most of his married life. He married his wife Khadijah at the age of twenty-five and she was his only wife until she died. He was fifty years of age by that time.
The prophet, however later took women as wives, whereby he demonstrated to his followers and to mankind as a whole, the true practice of polygamy. Polygamy is a sacred law absolutely requiring men to treat their wives equitably. Equitable treatment includes but is not limited to: a) financial support and maintenance
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