Taking permission from the first wife to take a second wife

· 18 Jumada I 1440 AH1 min readEnglish
Nikaah & Marriage IssuesConditions for the validity of Nikaah

Question

I want to marry a second wife, do I need permission from my first wife?

Answer

The validity of the nikaah is not subject to permission.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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