The Muslims Internet Directory

What the Quran says about polygamy and information about the prophet Muhammad's polygamous marriages.

FAQ answer to the question of polygamy in Islam.

The Koran restricted the practice of Polygamy and suggests monogamy as the only acceptable form of marriage for society in general.

Lamentations of a Muslim Wife

Answers the question, "Why did the prophet Muhammad marry many wives?"

Why Allah has given certain privileges only to Rasulullah, including having more than four wives simultaneously.

- Answers the question, "Why does the Qur'an allow Muslim men to have four wives?"

Shows all of the verses on polygamy in the Qur'an.

Showing that the Bible allows polygamy in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Written by a Moslem.

The Qur'an and the laws concerning polygyny and when and when not it is allowed.

Islamic polygamy as it is practised in the world today.

Quotes from a biography of the prophet Muhammad, by Karen Armstrong along with quotes from other books concerning polygamy.

Practising Polygamy, Who does it

Information on the history of polygamy and the acceptance of it or forms of it in many societies, from an Islamic view point.

A womans answer to the question of polygamy.

Islam's approach to polygamy, divorce, and the status of women.