FatwaNegeri SembilanMarriage & Family
Cerai Taklik Pilihan Kepada Isteri Sekiranya Suami Berpoligami
Should a conditional divorce pronouncement be added as an option for wives if the husband takes another wife?
Short answer
Polygamy is permissible in Islam, and the wisdom behind its legislation was taken into account.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Sembilan
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Polygamy is permissible in Islam, and the wisdom behind its legislation was taken into account. The proposal to include a conditional divorce (taklik) pronouncement in the event of the husband practising polygamy therefore does not need to be implemented. The Muzakarah also held that the existing Islamic Family Law is complete, so amending the law to add this pronouncement is not required.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Di dalam Islam poligami adalah diharuskan.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Cerai Taklik Pilihan Kepada Isteri Sekiranya Suami Berpoligami”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/fatwa/cerai-taklik-pilihan-kepada-isteri-sekiranya-suami-berpoligami/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/conditional-divorce-option-wife-husband-polygamy/