⚖️ Polygyny: rulings & justice · #20

If a convert is already married to two sisters, what is the status after embracing Islam?

He must choose one of them and separate from the other, because Islam forbids combining two sisters.
Allah forbids combining two sisters in Surah an-Nisa' 4:23. In the report of Fairuz ad-Dailami, who embraced Islam while married to two sisters, the Prophet ﷺ told him to choose one of them (narrated by Abu Dawud and at-Tirmidhi, graded hasan). The choice was left to him. The separation is not due to any fault of the wife, so she should be released kindly and in line with the procedure set by the state Islamic Religious Department. See Mahram.

Sources

Surah an-Nisa' 4:23Narrated by Abu Dawud and at-Tirmidhi (hasan): the story of Fairuz ad-Dailami

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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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