🏛️ Polygyny: the law · #80

I was shocked to receive a court notice about my husband's polygyny application. What should I do first?

Take a breath first; the notice gives you the right to be heard, it does not force you to decide today. It is natural to be shocked and hurt, especially if your husband was not upfront. Read the notice carefully and note the date, time and court stated. Keep a copy safe. Then tell someone you trust so that you do not carry this alone. When your emotions have settled, ask your husband about the application, or get advice from a syarie lawyer and the JAIN family counselling unit. Attend on the set date, because that is where your view will be heard. See first wife summoned to court.

Sources

Act 303, s.23

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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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