The holy Quran stated that justice must be done when marrying more than one otherwise one is enough. The holy…
The holy Quran stated that justice must be done when marrying more than one otherwise one is enough. The holy verse says: “If you fear that you cannot act justly towards the wives, then marry such women as seem good to you; two, three, four of them. But if you fear that you cannot do justice, then one only, or, those you possess. It is likelier then that you will not be partial.” However, Quran mentions in another verse “You will not be able to be just between your women, even though you determine to do that…”. So if justice cannot be served, why does Allah order that we are allowed to marry more than one wife? Is there any contradiction between the two verses?
Answer
In the name of Allah, be advised, my son, that justice here means the apparent, just treatment for the wives at the actual level. However, the second verse implicates that most of people are helpless to show equality among the wives. Here, the equality is from the emotional perspective. There are degrees of love and closeness to the heart of the husband for each of the wives. These degrees are not the same, and the husband cannot curb his emotions to love all the wives alike. Allah is the all Guide and Knowing.
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