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Sahih Muslim Book 1 - Hadith 12-18

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Sahih Muslim Book 1 - Hadith 12-18   It is narrated on the authority of Abu Ayyub Ansari that once during the journey of the Prophet (may peace of Allah be upon him) a bedouin appeared before him and caught hold of the nosestring of his she-camel and then said, Messenger of Allah (or Muhammad), inform me about that which takes me near to Paradise and draws me away from the Fire (of Hell). He (the narrator) said:   The Prophet (ﷺ) stopped for a while and cast a glance upon his companions and then said: He was afforded a good opportunity (or he had been guided well). He (the Holy Prophet) addressing the bedouin said: (Repeat) whatever you have uttered. He (the bedouin) repeated that. Upon this the Apostle (ﷺ) remarked: The deed which can draw you near to Paradise and take you away from Hell is, that you worship Allah and associate none with Him, and you establish prayer and pay Zakat, and do good to your kin. After having uttered these words, the Prophet asked the bedoui...

Polygamy in Islam: A nuanced exploration with references from Quran, Hadith, and Scholarly Interpretations

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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...