Wife stipulating a condition at the time of nikaah that husband can't take a second wife
Question
During the time of nikaah, can the bride stipulate a condition upon signing of nikaah documents that she would not allow the groom to have a second wife. Is that allowed?
Answer
It is not permissible for the wife to stipulate this condition at the time of nikaah.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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