Can polygamy ever be considered an acceptable form of behavior by society?

In a society that now defends and legally recognizes a man having sex with another man. YES, 100% certainly yes, and I wouldn’t go as far as using such alienating terms as “acceptable form of behavior”.

This modern-day society has not only crossed lines in many respects but gone way beyond those points. Polygamy will be the next form of relationship to be legally recognized very soon.

Would people be happier if polygamy was accepted in society? 

No doubt, Polygamy would allow men to have multiple wives, thus reducing extramarital affairs and cutting down prostitution. As for women, especially those that are widows, divorced or have a few children, who are seen as baggage ladies will now get a husband and someone to love and look after them. The end result is that both men and women would be happier if polygamy was accepted again. And, there are numerous studies that children from polygamous families are more prepared for the wider world compared to children from monogamous and single parent families.

Is polygamy unfair? 

God tells Muslim men in the Quran that you can marry two, three or four women of your choosing. But if that you are unable to deal justly and fairly between your wives then you should only marry one woman. So what would be unfair is if a man married to two or more wives and was favoring one over the other or treating one better than the other.

Beyond that, forced marriage is not allowed in Islam or any civilized society. Polygamy is always practiced by consenting adults who know their rights.

Is polygamy good and the best way?

Yes, Polygamy is good. For example, For a married man, it is better to take a second, third or fourth wife than to involve himself in pornography, take a mistress, visit prostitutes etc. Similarly, it is a better option for women to be Married to a man forever than to be someone’s mistress or girlfriend. Marriage is a more permanent, longer lasting solution whilst the latter two options she can be brushed off and be dumped with a meager text message. Women prefer long term commitment and stability.

Therefore, Polygamy is good for both men and women.

Is polygamy unfair? 

God tells Muslim men in the Quran that you can marry two, three or four women of your choosing. But if that man is unable to deal justly and fairly between his wives then he is only allowed to marry one wife.

So what would be unfair is if a man is married to more than one wife but favoring one over the other. Beyond that, forced marriage is not allowed in Islam or any civilized society. Polygamy is always practiced by consenting adults who know their rights.

What is a polygamy family?

A Polygamous family has one father but more than one wife at the same time. This means there would be children from multiple wives, all being looked after by one father but multiple wives. Studies have proved that children from polygamous families are far better equipped for life than children from monogamous families. Due to a greater number of adult guiding them through childhood.