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Who gives us the right to dictate what we can or cannot do.
Religion (a farce) or government.
If a man, or woman (for that matter) wants to have more than one partner, then why not. If the Muslims allow it (religious) and the Women agrees, then what is the problem.
It's only Christianity (and thus the law) that forbids more than one wife - a term that means forever.
In short, the Government forbids Polygamy because of ancient religious beliefs.
polygamy in Islam is not to be mistaken as fornication but as a man with other married woman. this sort of practice is rare and is prohibited if a man cannot handle the pressure that comes from doing this. Muslim men usually marry one woman.
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The permission for men to have more than one wife was given by God from a long time ago. It did not start with Islam. It was a practice done on the part of many religious Jews and even Christians (not talking about Mormonism since they are not Christians, really).
There are usually more women, in the world, than there are men. That is due to several possible factors; war being one of them. So one of the wisdom behind having men marry more than one woman is to save society by giving women a means of being legally taken care of by men. Instead of women who can not marry because "all the good men are taken", having to fend for themselves, they have a legitimate means of fulfilling their desire for companionship, legitimate means for having children, as well as a legitimate means for making sure they will be taken care of (through a legally-binding marriage contract).
Another reason for God's permitting men to marry more than one woman is, simply, that God made men to desire more than one wife. That is a plain fact that Western societies try to ignore. Yet how many men have affairs? It is natural for men to want more than one woman - its just that Christian society denies it. So what is better - that a man has a secret affair that ends up hurting his wife or that, when it is discovered, he just leaves his secret girlfriend high and dry (or worse yet, he drops her because she becomes pregnant)? Or is it better for all parties to be above-board. A legal marriage which is not secret, not hidden. It is binding upon the man to maintain his wives.
Under Islamic Law, a man should not marry more than one wife if he cannot be fair to them. He has to spend equal time and money on each. In other words, if he buys one a House, he has to buy the other one(s) a house - not just rent an apartment. If he can not be equal to all, then he should marry only one woman.
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Are Lebanese men allowed to have more than 1 wife?
Yes, Shia Muslims in Lebanon are allowed to have more than a wife. Polygamy is still practice in most countries in the Middle east, and quite common.
Who practices polygamy?
Polygamy is practiced by many different groups worldwide. It is a common cultural practice in many parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Many Muslims and some Christians practice polygamy as a part of their religion. Polygamy is illegal in the US and most western countries, but many still practice it in secret.
What cultures still believe in polygamy?
Many Middle Eastern Muslims practice polygamy, as it is permissible by their religion and culture. It is also common among ethnic Africans and in some Asian countries. Some Western Christians also practice polygamy, although it is illegal.
How much of the world's population practice polygamy?
Approximately 84% of the world's population live in countries where polygamy is legally recognized or has a cultural acceptance. However, the actual percentage of people practicing polygamy is estimated to be lower, with around 2% to 5% of men worldwide involved in polygamous relationships.
When did polygamy end as the standard practice?
In the US, polygamy was never a standard practice. Even Utah wasn't allowed to be a state until they stopped it. In general, polygamy for Christians died out in a couple centuries after Christ. He preached that one man should cleave to one woman, and love became more important in marriage than community ties. Polygamy continues for other groups. It is not compatible with customs of free democratic countries, however and is not allowed anymore.
Can Muslims with more than one wife enter the US or does law against polygamy trump religious freedom?
The current United States law against polygamy trumps religious freedom. It states that religious belief or practice cannot be used as a defense in polygamy cases.
Is polygamy legal in the US?
No. Polygamy was made illegal in the U.S. in 1862 by the Merrill Act.
During ramadan when do muslims eat?
During fasting in Ramadan, Muslims are not allowed to eat, drink, smoke, or practice sex in the daytime from Dawn to sunset. They are allowed beyond this period to eat, drink, smoke, and practice sex.
Where is polygamy legal in the US?
no where in the US is it legal to practice polygamy
What states can you practice polygamy?
Utah
The ottoman empire allowed non Muslims to practice their own religion if they paid a special tax?
True, they were allowed . #yourwelcome
Do ancient Egyptian practice polygamy?
Polygamy was legal for the Ancient Egyptians. Although polygamy was legal it was generally only practiced by the wealthy the prospect of paying maintenance to several women must have reduced the practice.
