🤝 Existing wife & prospective wife · #28

My husband seems to love the younger wife more. Is that unjust?

Inclinations of the heart beyond one's control are not punished, but outward conduct — time, maintenance (nafkah) and treatment — must be just. Allah states that men will never be able to be fully just in their feelings, yet forbids them to 'incline completely' so that the other wife is left as if suspended. So a husband must not openly display greater affection, or give more time or large gifts, to one wife only. If a wife feels neglected, raise it with concrete examples. If it continues, seek counselling or bring a claim in court.

Sources

Surah an-Nisa' 4:129Sunan Abu Dawud 2133 (sahih)

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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