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Assalamalikum I married a second time without the consent of my first wife. Is it permissable.secondly my second wife has left and gone to another country for a job even though i can look after her comfartably .I even do not know what type of job or where and how she got a job for 2 years is the marriage nullified or have i to give her a Talaq(divorce) Please advice Jazakallah

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum, Regarding polygamous marriages, I have heard that the permission of the first wife is not neccessary to take further wives. Is this true, and if so, how is this reconciled with the assertion that Islam is equitable and just to women and their rights in marriage? Jazak Allah Khayr,Confused sister

salaam, could you please explain the following hadith, is it still applicable today: - Muslim, Book 005, Number 2238: Hammam b. Munabbih said: These are some of the a hadith of Muhammad. the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), transmitted to us on the authority of Abu Huraira. So he narrated one hadith out of them (as this): The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: No woman should observe fast when her spouse is present (in the house) but with his permission. And she should not admit any (mahram) in his house, while he (her husband) is present, but with his permission. And whatever she spends from his earnings without his sanction, for him is half the reward.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Should the woman take leave of her husband every time she wants to leave house? I am living in the Netherlands without my family and I am really lonely. Can I go out without permission of my husband? Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-salamu `alaykum, i would like to ask if a married woman can go on hajj without her parents' permission if they are alive. also if not does she atleast have to ask forgivness of them if she has hurt them,, before going on hajj??