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If i Muslim man can marry up to 4 wives, why that amount? why not 50?
This confuses me, why up to 4 wives? YES they must be treated equally, BUT why that amount of females? why not 5 or more? why is it a sin to marry more than 4 wives if its similar to having 5 or 6?
I think 1 woman is more than enough. (even though i would probably lose sexual attraction when we get much older)
Thank you.
13 Answers
- Disbeliever.Lv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
Because certain rights were reserved for their prophet. But in any case there are allowed to have as many concubines as they want, have mutah/misyar "marriages" as well as engage in AZL.
- ?Lv 71 decade ago
Salam A muslim man is allowed by Allah in the Qur'an to marry up to the maximum 4 wives but AQllah requires the husband to be fair bto all of his wives.But Allah is convince there is almost no man could treat fairly his 4 bwives so Allah suggests us to have only one wife. It is regulated and decided by Allah and Allah knows best its reason..Yes I do agree with you that all older men and women will lost their sexual desires but it is not the same among of them.For men more than 70 years old still have sexual attraction if they are healthy
- ?Lv 44 years ago
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- ?Lv 71 decade ago
In 2's, 3's, or 4's. Not that one must have 4. But 4 is the limit. And the condition to be just and treat them equal is there to be met. And the following verses say, "Even if its your ardent desire, you cannot be fare with them" is there. But we were told that we should at least try our best to be fare with them all. Everone is accountable for the slightest bit of unjustice done to others. And this is not a 'joke'.God knows best what you are capable of. And also that we are not biologically made equal. Men, because of their resposibilities as 'bread winners' seem to suffer some defeciansies in their sexual life. Not so women.
And may be also for that, too much indulgence in sex is not good for health and vigour. 4 times a week is just nice on alternate days to keep health and vigour in check in order to fully satisfy the partner, even for the most vigorous.
And possibly,at least once a week frequency with satisfying sexual life with the beloved partner would be great for a female in order not to cause any problems. Much longer frequency would be harming for harmony.
And the urges for want of sex seems to be much higher in men than women, so much so that the men seem to be not just satisfied with just one women. Not the women, who naturally prefer just to be with one man. No women would be for polygamous marriage. But the men, though some of them claim or wish to be a one woman man, but practically are not.
But I really find it difficult to phrase my words.
Hope I made my points. Do you think you get what I mean,? Does it make any sense?
Ok. T/D me if it made no sense. T/U me if you agree. lol.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
muslims are only allow 4 wives however they can have all the slave girls they want. suras 23:6 70:29-30 confirms this.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Well I dont know why 4 lol I just accept it. I used to htink one is enough but no she isnt. You need 2 minimum. Men are capable of loving multiple women at once so women why give ur hubby the opportunity to cheat why not keep it halal. And not have him divorce u for a white or spanish girl ahahah =))
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Your question is not a valid question.
Firstly... men used to marry 10+ women before Islam.
Then Islam came to limit it.
Why? Because God knows best what is the limitation a Man can handle regarding responsibly towards 4 homes. But if they can't be Just... then just 1 wife.
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Same can be asked..
Why do you have 5 fingers? Why not 6 on each hand?
Simple answer... Gods Will.
Same answer to you.
- 1 decade ago
Because with all those women in the kitchen making you sandwiches (assuming they are doing what they're supposed to be doing) it is plausible to eat 4 or 5 sandwiches depending on your level of hunger. But if all 50 wives were doing what they were supposed to, you'd have SEVERAL sandwiches just go to waste, and that would be a shame.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Hi im Muslim and live in Saudi arabia
about your question idk why its 4 not 3 or 6 .. but now 99% of Muslim men only have 1 wife =)