I intend to take a second wife.

Answer

While taking a second, third and fourth wife is permissible, the attitude in our society makes it problematic. As a second wife, she will experience problems. The first wife with her children will try to make it difficult for her. They will obviously revile her and make your life miserable.

The woman is an adult of 30 years. If she is pleased to marry you, then her father should not prevent her. She will be within the ambit of her Islamic right to marry the man.

If she is prepared for problems and if she has the stamina for patiently bearing the problems, then she may proceed with the marriage.

She and you should make much dua and supplicate to Allah Ta'ala to create an obstacle to block the marriage if it is not in her and your best interests. Remember well: DO NOT KEEP THE MARRIAGE A SE- CRET. It will not remain a secret for too long. Also, zina is a secret affair while

Nikah is a public issue.

A. The Sunnat Salaat performed immediately on entering the Musjid will also take the place of Tahyatul Musjid although the reward will be more if both are performed separately.