🤝 Existing wife & prospective wife · #63
How should I tell my own parents that my husband has married another woman?
Choose a calm moment, give the facts briefly, say what you need from them, and ask them not to act on their own against your husband or the co-wife.
Allah commands kindness to parents (al-Isra' 17:23), and they are usually the greatest source of support. But hurt parents may react harshly, confront the husband or co-wife, or press for divorce. Suggestions: decide first what you yourself want — to continue, to talk things through, or to separate; ask them to listen and support rather than decide for you; and do not share details that would shame your husband excessively (al-Hujurat 49:12). If your parents are frail or easily distressed, it may be better to involve siblings first. Also protect the children from family quarrels. See The existing wife.
Allah commands kindness to parents (al-Isra' 17:23), and they are usually the greatest source of support. But hurt parents may react harshly, confront the husband or co-wife, or press for divorce. Suggestions: decide first what you yourself want — to continue, to talk things through, or to separate; ask them to listen and support rather than decide for you; and do not share details that would shame your husband excessively (al-Hujurat 49:12). If your parents are frail or easily distressed, it may be better to involve siblings first. Also protect the children from family quarrels. See The existing wife.
Sources
Surah al-Isra' 17:23Surah al-Hujurat 49:12Surah an-Nisa' 4:35