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Must a woman accept a proposal from a man who already has a wife?

No — a woman is free to accept or refuse any proposal, including from a married man. A woman's consent is the foundation of marriage; the Prophet ﷺ forbade a widow or divorcee to be married off without being consulted, or a virgin without her permission, and he annulled the marriage of Khansa' binti Khidam, whom her father had forced. Refusing to become a second wife is not rejecting the Shariah; polygyny is permissible, not obligatory. Weigh it up through istikharah, family advice, and an honest assessment of the man's religion, character and means. See prospective second wife.

Sources

Sahih al-Bukhari 5136Sahih al-Bukhari 5138Sahih al-Bukhari 1166
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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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