⚖️ Polygyny: rulings & justice · #50

Should a wife with more children get more turns in the rotation?

No. The rotation is the equal right of every wife, not based on the number of children, age, beauty or whether the wife was a virgin or previously married (after the initial nights).
Justice in the rotation means each wife receives the same time in every cycle, in keeping with the requirement of Surah an-Nisa' 4:3 and the prohibition of inclination in 4:129. However, maintenance may differ because children's needs differ, and the husband may spend daytime with the children in another home within permitted limits. If all the wives agree to a different arrangement, that is their right. See Fiqh of polygyny and Children & polygyny.

Sources

Surah an-Nisa' 4:3Surah an-Nisa' 4:129

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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