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Polygamy, the practice of a man having multiple wives simultaneously, is a debated topic within Islam.   The Quran   offers permission with significant conditions, while   Hadith   emphasizes fairness and potentially discourages the practice. Understanding polygamy requires examining   the Quranic verses , relevant   Hadith , and contemporary interpretations. The Quran  and Polygamy: Permission with Conditions  (Surah An-Nisa 4:3 ):  The central verse regarding polygamy is in  Surah An-Nisa (4:3) : “If you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly with the orphan women, then marry from the women that are lawful to you, two or three or four; but if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly (with them), then only one, or (from among) those whom your right hands possess. That is more likely that you will not be unjust.” This verse offers permission for polygamy with a crucial caveat: just treatment of all wives. It sets a limi...

  Similarities between  Sahih Muslim  and  Sahih Bukhari : Both  Sahih Muslim  and  Sahih Bukhari  are highly valued collections of hadith (sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad) considered  extremely authentic  within Sunni Islam. They share several key similarities: Purpose:  Both collections aim to preserve and transmit the teachings and practices of Prophet Muhammad accurately and reliably. Selection criteria:  Both employ rigorous standards for hadith selection, focusing on those with strong chains of transmission (isnad) and trustworthy narrators. Content:  Both cover a wide range of topics related to Islamic faith, rituals, law, ethics, and social life. Structure:  Both are organized into thematic chapters with individual hadith entries. Status:  Both are considered among the “Six Major Hadith Collections” (Kutub al-Sittah) and hold exceptional authority in Sunni jurisprudence. Influence:  Both have...

  Author:  Imam Abul Hussain Muslim bin Al-Hajjaj  Number of Volumes:  7  Status:  Second most authentic collection of Hadith after  Sahih al-Bukhari   Significance:  Considered one of the six major canonical Sunni Hadith collections (Sihah Sittah) Content: Sahih Muslim  contains approximately 7,563 hadith (sayings and traditions) attributed to Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). These hadith cover a wide range of topics, including: Islamic beliefs and practices (prayer, fasting, zakat, Hajj, etc.) Daily life and social interactions Morality and ethics Stories of the prophets and other historical figures Signs of the Last Day and the afterlife Sahih Muslim (7 Vols) – SOLTLANE Unique Features: Imam Muslim employed rigorous criteria for selecting hadith, focusing on the trustworthiness of the narrators in each transmission chain. The collection is known for its organization and lack of repetition compared to  Sahih al-...