07-16-2003, 11:17 AM
Well Michelle I see that AboNuran beat me for it I was really getting ready to post the reply. And yes we never mind billion questions. Shoot. By the close guidance of Allah we shall find the answer if we don't know will tell u we don't know.
See I am a female and all what AboNuran said is correct Alhamdulelah. A man is allowed for polygyny up to 4 wives as u read in the vesres, under the condition of equal treatment. Other wise he is in trouble. But now, not in every country, women tend to find it difficult to accept. In Egypt for instance where I come from, men do it under cover. Unlike in the Gulf area they just go for it openly. No taboo. I think Ali on a different topic said the same taboo thing about Pakistan. But to tell u frankly, may Allah be Glorified, His Wisdom is beyond understanding. Polygyny is essential in order to maintain balance of the community in many aspects. I think here in Egypt we have been tooooo much affected by the Western ideas. The man/woman couple stereotype. When I became exposed to reverts community, I saw the wisdom of Allah in legalizing polygyny. Michelle, your ideas are sobhan Allah accepting the instinct of how Allah created us. May He really guide u and illuminate your way and heart. Hope I added something.