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What are the conditions for the Syariah Court to approve a polygyny application?

The court must be satisfied on several conditions set out in the state enactment. In the Federal Territories (Act 303, s.23), the court considers, among other things:
1. The proposed marriage is just or necessary (for example, the wife is infertile, physically infirm or unfit for conjugal relations);
2. The applicant is financially able to support all wives and dependants;
3. The applicant is able to give fair treatment to all wives;
4. The marriage will not cause harm recognised by Syariah law (darar syarie) to the existing wife;
5. It will not lower the standard of living of the existing wife and dependants.
The order and wording of the conditions may differ slightly by state, so check the table of state laws. See also conditions for polygyny.

Sumber

Act 303, s.23Surah an-Nisa' 4:3State Islamic Family Law Enactment
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Jawapan ini rujukan umum, bukan fatwa. Untuk keadaan anda, rujuk pejabat agama, peguam syarie atau Mahkamah Syariah negeri.

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