i ask this question because althought i belive in like 95% of it there`s some bit i tottally disagree with.Like for example men having to wifes,this to me and please don`t take offense is totally wrong.What`s the point in getting married if you`re going to marry someone else?
Please enlighten thanks
Firstly, I wonder if you realise that the Qur'an is the only holy book that places a limit on the number of women a man can marry, and even then, that is ONLY allowed if he can treat them fairly, justly and be equally benevolent with them.
"But if you fear that you will not be just, then marry only one."(Qur'an 4:3)
The Qur'an is the only religious text that carries the phrase "marry only one."
Marrying one is the norm, marrying another is the exception.
Taking an additional wife is neither encouraged, nor prohibited. It is allowed for those who wish to do it, only if they meet the conditions mentioned in the verse.
This Qur'anic allowance strengthens the position of the family and of women, for it provides legal security for many women who would otherwise remain unmarried, given the fact that the world female population is now more than the male. What are women of honour and self-respect to do in such situations? How can they fulfil their natural desires without resorting to fornication, adultery, lesbianism or other perverted practices? The options are for them to either remain single forever, do the practices mentioned in the last sentence, or marry a married man.
Rather than men taking girlfriends or mistresses they can take an additional wife who is protected by the legal contract of marriage, and her rights are fully protected. She will not be cast aside to fend for herself if she becomes pregnant, or if the man simply tires of her. So we do not get children born out of wedlock, broken homes, spread of STDs and the like.
A woman who is a second wife lawfully married and treated honourably is better off than a mistress without legal rights or social respect. Islam has allowed a limited number of wives in order to protect society from immorality, and to uphold the honour and dignity of women.
In some societies, the first wife helps her husband look for a second wife, who she sees will be like a sister or friend for her.
Islam takes society as a whole into consideration, seeing to maximise benefit and reduce harm. Because there are certain individual and social problems whose solution lies in the taking of an additional wife, it cannot be prohibited. Yet, in spite of it's legality, it is only a small minority of Muslims that enter into a second marriage, as most men either cannot afford it or think they will not be able to treat the second wife fairly. Also, the first wife may disagree.
Hope that clarifies it a bit.
Would you mind posting what the other things are in the 5% that you don't agree with or understand?
Peace.