Regarding the hadith of 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud on marriage, does it include one who needs a second wife?
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The questioner : May Allah reward you. Regarding this hadith, does it include one who needs a second wife...?
The Shaykh : Yes, what do you say?
The student: It includes him.
The Shaykh : It appears that it includes him, and what about one whom the second wife does not satisfy?
The student: Then a third.
The Shaykh : Then a third, and what about one whom the third does not satisfy?
The student: A fourth.
The Shaykh : And what about one whom the fourth does not satisfy? He takes a concubine, and he should fast. Fasting is difficult; it does not increase except... Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes, what do you say?
The student: It includes him.
The Shaykh : It appears that it includes him, and what about one whom the second wife does not satisfy?
The student: Then a third.
The Shaykh : Then a third, and what about one whom the third does not satisfy?
The student: A fourth.
The Shaykh : And what about one whom the fourth does not satisfy? He takes a concubine, and he should fast. Fasting is difficult; it does not increase except... Yes.