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Religion & Spirituality > Islam Why does Islam allow polygamy?

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Many non-Muslims often express astonishment at the Islamic practice of polygamy. But the simple fact is that it is permitted in the Qur'an, which Muslims believe is the word of Allah revealed to and recorded by the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.). It is reasonable to comment then that the reason why Islam allows polygamy is that Allah allows it, and of course what Allah says, goes! But we can examine the practice and explore some potential reasons why it is seems good thing, at least in certain culture and at certain times.

Islamic teaching states that men are allowed to marry up to four wi...

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