Polygamy in the United Arab Emirates
Polygamous unions are legal in the United Arab Emirates[1][2] Muslim polygamy, in practice and law, differs greatly throughout the Islamic world. In some Muslim countries, polygamy is relatively common, while in most others, it is often rare or non-existent. Polygamy is practiced by Muslims in certain regions in West Africa, as well as in certain traditionalist Arabian states such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
As with polygyny in Islam in general, men are allowed up to four wives, and women are not permitted multiple husbands.[1]
References
- ^ a b Publishing, Explorer (2006-11-30). Dubai: The Complete Residents' Guide. Explorer Publishing & Distribution. pp. 25–. ISBN 9789768182760. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ^ Incorporated, Facts On File (2008). United Arab Emirates. Infobase Publishing. pp. 65–. ISBN 9781438105840. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
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Polygamous marriage by country
legally
Nationwide |
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Statewide |
performed
legally abroad
- Australia (2008)
- New Zealand (1980)
- United Kingdom (2008; welfare only)
customary law
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Equatorial Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Hong Kong (performed until 1971)
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Mali
- Malaysia
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
- Swaziland
- Zimbabwe
and regions
- Legal status
- Polygamy
- Polygyny
- Polyandry
- Non-monogamy
- Polygamy by country
- Marriage practice by country
- 1 Kurdish-controlled areas criminalize polygamy
- 2 Regions governed by Sharia