Polygamy : between obligation and lust in forming a happy Family

Abstract EN

Polygamy is one of the debated issues that has often been the discourse of society throughout the world.

this issue is frequently controversial and intrigued.

it also has thousands of deliberations from different perspectives that are yet to be agreed upon.

Islam requires men who intend to practice polygamy to observe dhawabit which is mandatory rule to achieve a maqasid shari’ah of a marriage.

however, polygamy is still unappealing to society up until now.

this is due to the fact that polygamy has been so wrongly practiced by individuals and therefore, it has been negatively affected especially in recent times.

this article discusses polygamy in accordance to Islamic perspectives, between the obligation and desire of lust, and individual roles in order to achieve harmonious accord between family members through polygamy.

this study is in the form of a library research that will study effective practices based on the guidance of Islam to generate positive perception and establish a happy and harmonious family institution.

the outcome of this study is whereas these polygamies should not involve the expression of emotions, feelings and desires either from men or women as they are difficult to control.

however, this issue must be comprehended with reasons and rationality even when countless emotions will repudiate it.

therefore, it is important to promote awareness about the practice of polygamy so that it is performed on the basis of obligations and responsibilities of each person to form a happy family that is pleasing to allah and to contemplate the wisdom behind it not merely to fulfil lust and desires.