1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

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I have heard that there is a narration in al-Kafi regarding Imam Hasan (as) having many wives and divorces. Is that true, and if so, is the narration authentic?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

This narration is not authentic because some of the narrators like (Mohammad Ibn Ziyad Ibn Easa) is unknown, hence the narration is not authentic at all.

Wassalam.
How does Islam allow polygamy when it will be difficult for a man to convince his first wife to allow him to marry a second?
Abbas Di Palma

as salam alaikum

it is not difficult for all men to convince their wives to have another wife and it is not difficult for all wives to accept an husband with more than one wife. Also, it is not necessary for all men to have more than one wife and in many cases it may be detrimental for them. People differs and sometimes there are situations that call for specific choices. For example the Qur'an says: "And if you fear that you will not be able to to justice to the orphan girls, then marry of women as may be agreeable to you two or three or four, but if you fear that you will not be able to deal equitably then one" (4:3).

With prayers for your success.
Is it permissible for a husband to marry another woman without the first wife's knowledge or approval?
Amina Inloes

Yes, unless it is a special case, like her being ahl al-kitab or if she is his wife's niece.

However, do not be allured by the promise of secrecy. Women (almost) always know!   
Is it allowed in Islam for a man to be married to two wives who both live in the same house? Can the husband sleep with both wives in the same bed? Can he have intercourse with both wives at the same time?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

1. It is not allowed for a Muslim man to have more than one wife if he is unable to implement practical justice between them. Allah says in Quran : ( But if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly with them, then only one wife) ( Sura 4, Verse 3).

2. The Muslim man must keep the respect of every one of his wives and never hurt feelings of any of them.

3. The acts of threesomes is not allowed in Islam at all. Any of his wives is not allowed to see other wife during intimate situation.

Wassalam.