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The Quran allows men to marry up to four wives, which demonstrates a fair treatment of women in Islam.
Quick answer
While the Quran does mention the allowance of polygyny, it is crucial to understand the context and the conditions set forth. The emphasis on justice and fairness indicates that such practices are not merely a blanket endorsement of polygamy but come with significant responsibilities.
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Key verses
Matthew 19:4-6bible
He answered, 'Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female...'
Ephesians 5:31bible
Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.
Surah 4:3quran
And if you fear that you will not do justice between the orphans, then marry those that please you of [other] women, two or three or four.
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