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My husband asserts his exclusive love for me but wishes to marry another woman without justification. I disagree with this marriage; does my consent matter? Given my inability to handle the stress of a second marriage, am I allowed to ask for a divorce?

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My husband asserts his exclusive love for me but wishes to marry another woman without justification. I disagree with this marriage; does my consent matter? Given my inability to handle the stress of a second marriage, am I allowed to ask for a divorce?


Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 year ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Your husband should concentrate his focus on you, and not aim at pursuing his lust. He should focus on building a family with you, and living a prosperous and productive life. You have a right to object, and you also have a right to ask for divorce. That will be your choice and your choice only.

And Allah knows best