Polygamy in islam book

The concept of polygamy and the prophets marriages. Polygamy in islam the rationale and laws behind pdf holy books. Polygamy is the muslim practice most frequently and severely malig. It is said that the numbers of women are more than men, therefore it is one of the reason that men should practice polygamy to protect women. Book about polygamy in islamthe reality the silent tears of polygamy is a book about polygamy in islamthe reality of the lifestyle. Polygamy called plural marriage by mormons in the 19th century or the principle by modern fundamentalist practitioners of polygamy was practiced by leaders of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church for more than half of the 19th century, and practiced publicly from 1852 to 1890 by between 20 and 30 percent of latterday saint families. Download islamic books on marriage including fiqh of love marriage in islam, the.

This book is the outcome of thorough studies of sister lameelah jones and brother abu ameenah bilal philips. The author robin johnson describes what such a marriage was like for an american female muslim who lives in the us. Polygamy and islam polygamy and islam 5 one point greatly in need of clarification is the fact that in the matter of marrying more than one woman, the initiative does not lie solely with any individual man. If a marriage includes multiple husbands and wives, it can be called a group marriage. There is always the conditionan inescapable onethat whatever the society, the women should outnumber the men. Polygamy in islam is the outcome of thorough study by jameelah jones and bilal philips, both reverts to islam. Under islamic law, men are permitted to have up to four wives, provided they treat them equally.

In this book the authors describe all the most characteristics of marriage in islam, pointing out western notions of sex equality and romantic premarital love are not necessary in a islamic marriage based upon piety and the commitment on the part of both partners to win the pleasure of allah. This is the concept that sisters in islam applied in their belief that men will never be able to do just to women if entering polygamy. Polygamy in islam polygamy in islaam by abu ameenah bilal philips and jameelah jones. Polygamy in islam is a favourite topic for the critics of islam. This action of men marrying four women at a time, is called polygamy. Download the free pdf e book by abu ameenah bilal philips and jameelah jones here. But, the book helps one to see what they go through. This book examines and compares the concepts of monogamy and polygamy. An introduction to polygamy in islam the religion of islam. As the subtitle suggests it aims at describing the historical background, arguing for instance that early christians were polygamous, and legal practices as used throughout the muslim world. Previous teachings permitted unlimited and unrestricted polygamy. Under islamic marital jurisprudence, muslim men are allowed to practice polygyny, that is, they can have more than one wife at the same time, up to a total of four. When a man is married to more than one wife at a time, sociologists call this polygyny.

Jameelah jones and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Time and time again the question of polygamy in islam is raised as a grave issue and a big hurdle to any serious discussions about islam. They have a very good marriage, and they both appear to be happy. We wish first to discuss the concept of polygamy in islam followed by the. Christian countries make a great show of monogamy, but actually they practice polygamy.

Reasons why islam permits polygamy the religion of islam. Polygamy, or comarriage to multiple wives, is discussed in the quran as a response to a specific social situation. This book can be read with profit by all unprejudiced readers who wish to. Polygamy in islam by abu ameenah bilal philips goodreads.

The second book of samuel in the bible talks about the wives of david in hebron. The idea that islam allows polygamy so that men could pursue lust and as an excuse to fulfill sensual desires is a far cry from what islam actually wishes to achieve. Some of the reasons why polygamy has been allowed in islam, from population statistics to the physical nature of humans. Polygamy was customary before islam and was not abrogated with the coming of islam. Polygamy in islam, and women it is not permitted to marry. Polygyny in islam project gutenberg selfpublishing. Polygamy is the muslim practice most frequently and severely maligned by westerners and modernist muslims. Book about polygamy in islam based on a true story. Limited polygyny is a provision approved by islam for exceptional circumstances only. The book polygamy in islam answers the critics in a beautiful manner. Book about polygamy in islamthe reality based on a true story.

It is an easytoread yet thorough study of marriage and polygyny in islam. Ana is a convert to islam who marries a man named alec who is a convert to islam, as well. To amplify the context within which polygyny occupies an islamic relevance, one should look to the current debates surrounding polygyny in islam, and more broadly, polygamy, and the implications that emerged from their contextual transition from the jahiliyya to the islamic era. Islam and polygamy an introduction to the rights and. The so called secular and western global domination has maligned the subject to the extent that its impact is felt worldwide. One of the greatest contrasts between islam and the west is their conflicting concepts of relations between the sexes. In the context of wartorn society in seventhcentury arabia, one which left many women widowed and children orphaned, the discussion of polygamy was revealed as part of a directive to treat female orphans justly. Islam has not only permitted this but also has given detail rules and regulation for it. The prophet solomon and his wives between islam and the people of the book. The choice for us, therefore, is not between monogamy and polygamy, but rather, between the lawful polygamy of islam or the illicit polygamy of nonislamic.

It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different aspects of islam. For many christians, polygamy is a permitted debauchery, for feminists violation of. While it is true that islam permits polygyny, it does not require or impose it. This book replies straightforwardly to that question and much more. The silent tears of polygamy is a novel based on a true story of an american muslim woman named ana. The culture of the west regards polygamy as something backward, unacceptable in our day.

When a woman is married to more than one husband at a time, it is called polyandry. Polygamy in islam abu ameenah bilal philips, jameelah jones on. Islam has permitted polygamy as a solution to social ills, and has allowed a certain degree of latitude to human nature but only within the strictly defined framework of law. Polygamy in the monogamous world by martha bailey and amy. Besides, a woman may stipulate that her husband must not marry any other woman as a second wife in her prenuptial contract. A man may cement his bonds with several other men by marrying their sisters or daughters. Also, marriage and polygamy in islam is a matter of mutual consent. In fact, islam is the only religion that limited this ancient and widespread practice. Thisbook can be read with profit by all unprejudiced readers who wish to know its justification and rationale.

This book can be read with profit by all unprejudiced readers who wish to know its justification and rationale. Abstract while polygamy is illegal in the united states, forms of it are still practiced either overtly. Download the free pdf ebook by abu ameenah bilal philips and jameelah jones here. I evaluate how a womencentric interpretation of the quranic treatment of islamic polygamy might help us. Polygamy in islam the rationale and laws behind pdf. Islam is a very sensible religion that puts focus on maintaining the family as well as the community. Polyandry, the practice of a woman having more than one husband, by contrast, is not permitted. One can get the novel about muslims living polygamy as a paperback or an e book.

Polygamy in islam this book examines and compares the concepts of monogamy and polygamy. Novel about muslims living polygamy lets talk polygamy. Polygamy in islam abu ameenah bilal philips and jameela jo on. Visit the author website to learn more about her, as well. Nonfiction and fiction books about polygamy score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Their western background has facilitated a more comprehensive understanding of the topic from both the islamic and the eurocentered points of view. For obtaining these objectives, islamic law has permitted a man to marry four women at a time. This is one of just a couple books in english on the both widespread and controversial culture of polygamy in islam.

In islam, the ideal marriage is the monogamous form of marriage. It is an easytoread yet thorough study of marriage and polygyny in islam, and details the rights of both husbands and wives. Polygamy in islaam 9789960672854 by abu ameenah bilal philips. Islam and polygamy islam allows polygamy and permits men, under specific circumstances, to have at most four wives at any given time. Islamic concept of polygamy, its benefits and impact on. Polygamy in the monogamous world multicultural challenges for western law and policy.