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Title: تعدد ازدواج:مولانا عمراحمدعثمانی اور متجددین کی آراء کا تحقیقی مطالعہ:
Authors: Syed Shahzad Ali, Hafiz Muhammad Naeem
Journal: Research Journal ‘Ulum-e- Islamia'
Publisher: Islamia University, Bahawalpur
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2022
Volume: 29
Issue: 1
Language: Urdu
DOI: 10.52461/ulm-e-islmia.v29i01.1723
Keywords: polygamyTraditionalistsMarriageModern scholarsUmar Ahmad UsmaniLiberals
Marriage is a social contract that guarantees chastity, strengthens family life and contributes to the reproduction process. Before the advent of Islam, rampant polygamy was observed among the Arabs who always considered their wives merely as slave, and a source of their sexual satisfaction. However, Islam curbed this notion of rampant polygamy and limitized the number of wives upto four with the condition of ensuring the principle of equality among the wives. Maulana Umar Ahmad Usmani, a renowned scholar is of the view that Islam permits polygamy only in unavoidable circumstances. The contemporary modern scholars opine that there is the only one marriage concept in Islam and polygamy is restricted to some special situation. In the liberal world, polygamy is considered the violation of human rights where as having multiple illicit sexual relations are accepted in the name of liberty. The traditionalist scholars are of the view that Islam has clearly given the permission of polygamy upto four wives with the condition that a husband equally treats these four wives. A critical analysis of Maulana Umar Ahmad Usmani and modern scholars on polygamy has been done in this article.
To critically analyze the thoughts of Maulana Umar Ahmad Usmani and contemporary modern scholars on the concept of polygamy in Islam.
The study involves a critical analysis of scholarly opinions on polygamy, comparing the views of Maulana Umar Ahmad Usmani with those of contemporary modern scholars. It also touches upon the historical context of polygamy in pre-Islamic Arabia and its treatment in liberal societies.
graph TD; A["Analyze historical context of polygamy"] --> B["Examine Islamic regulations on polygamy"]; B --> C["Analyze Maulana Umar Ahmad Usmani's views"]; C --> D["Analyze contemporary modern scholars' views"]; D --> E["Compare and contrast scholarly opinions"]; E --> F["Discuss liberal and traditionalist perspectives"]; F --> G["Formulate conclusions on polygamy"];
The article discusses the historical context of polygamy, its Islamic regulation, and contrasting modern interpretations. It highlights the tension between traditionalist views, liberal perspectives, and the specific conditions set by Islam for polygamy. The differing opinions of Maulana Umar Ahmad Usmani and contemporary scholars are presented as a key point of analysis.
Islam limited polygamy to a maximum of four wives, with the strict condition of ensuring equality among them. Maulana Umar Ahmad Usmani believes polygamy is permissible only in unavoidable circumstances. Contemporary scholars generally view Islam as promoting monogamy, with polygamy restricted to specific situations. Liberal societies often consider polygamy a violation of human rights, while accepting multiple illicit sexual relations. Traditionalist scholars emphasize Islam's permission for up to four wives, contingent on equal treatment.
The research concludes that while Islam permits polygamy under specific conditions, particularly the principle of equality, there are diverse interpretations among scholars regarding its application and permissibility in contemporary times. The article underscores the importance of a critical analysis of these differing viewpoints.
* Islam limited the number of wives to four. (Confirmed by text)
* The article is published in Research Journal Ulum-e-Islamia, Vol. 29, Issue 1, January-June 2022. (Confirmed by text)
* Maulana Umar Ahmad Usmani is a renowned scholar. (Stated in text)
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