🚪 Divorce, ʿiddah & rujuk · #112

I have just divorced my wife. Can I go straight on to marry her younger sister?

No, not while your ex-wife is still in the iddah of a talaq raj'i (revocable divorce), because in law she is still your wife. Islam forbids a man to have two sisters as wives at the same time. For the iddah of a talaq ba'in, scholars differ, so the safest course is to wait until the iddah has fully ended. Beyond the ruling, think about the effect on the family. A marriage like this can wound your ex-wife and break the bond between the sisters for the long term. Talk honestly with the woman's family before taking the step. For certainty and the registration procedure, consult your state Islamic religious affairs office. See women one may not marry.

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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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