Is it permissible for a man to take multiple wives if he fears he will be unable to provide financial maintenance?
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Question:
I am married and have children, praise be to Allah. I wish to take another wife, but I fear I will be unable to provide financial maintenance. I also fear that my children will be scattered if my wife asks for a divorce. Should I rely on Allah and proceed with the marriage?
Answer:
As for the second reason, which is the fear of the wife, this does not prevent you from marrying. Rather, rely on Allah and marry. As for the first reason, which is that you fear you will not be able to provide financial maintenance, it is not permissible for you to marry. If you fear that you will not be just, then [marry] one. Justice is obligatory in financial maintenance, in housing, in clothing, and in lodging. Yes.
I am married and have children, praise be to Allah. I wish to take another wife, but I fear I will be unable to provide financial maintenance. I also fear that my children will be scattered if my wife asks for a divorce. Should I rely on Allah and proceed with the marriage?
Answer:
As for the second reason, which is the fear of the wife, this does not prevent you from marrying. Rather, rely on Allah and marry. As for the first reason, which is that you fear you will not be able to provide financial maintenance, it is not permissible for you to marry. If you fear that you will not be just, then [marry] one. Justice is obligatory in financial maintenance, in housing, in clothing, and in lodging. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز للرجل أن يُعدِّد وهو يخشى من العجز عن النفقة؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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