Question
Someone is asking regarding the incident of Ali (Radhiyallahu anhu) seeking permission from Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) regarding taking a second wife, and Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) told him not to, as it would hurt Faatimah (Radhiyallahu anha). So they're asking for an explanation. Wouldn't any women feel hurt at it? And at the same time, a man is allowed a second wife without the permission of the first wife. So what's the explanations
Answer
The explanation is simple. It is allowed by Allah Ta'ala. It was practised by Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and the Sahaabah and the entire Ummah.
The exception made regarding Hadhrat Faatimah (Radhiyallahu anha) was exclusively for her. Other women should not stupidly compare themselves to Hadhrat Faatimah (Radhiyallahu anha).
Regarding the 'hurt' women feel, they just have to swallow and bottle it up and not fight the Law of Allah Ta'ala, and commit kufr, thereby losing their Imaan. For their Sabr, they will gain the rank of a Shaheed, and for their rejection they will be assigned to Jahannam.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 27 No 05
- PDF page
- 3
Appears under MARRIAGE TO SIAMESE TWINS (approximate).