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Breaking a contract regarding taking another wife

· 24 Rabiʻ II 1435 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I married a sister about 18 months ago. She had a contract in which I signed that stated I cannot have another wife for five years. Due to unavoidable circumstances I married another wife. Is my first nikkah still valid?

Answer

Yes.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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