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This article will examine a common [[ | This article will examine a common [[Misrepresentations of Islamic Scripture|misinterpretation]] of [[Qur'an]] 4:129 and evidence in the [[Sahih]] [[hadith|ahadith]] and from [[Islam|Islamic]] scholars as to the true meaning. | ||
==Qur'an 4:129== | ==Qur'an 4:129== | ||
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==Apologetic Claim== | ==Apologetic Claim== | ||
This verse is paired up with [[ | This verse is paired up with [[Dealing Justly with Wives and Orphans (Qur'an 4:3)| Quran 4:3]] in order to show that the apparent endorsement to [[Polygamy in Islamic Law|polygamy]] is actually an injunction. The apologist will state that Qur'an 4:3 requires a man to deal justly with all of his wives if he wishes to marry more than one. To further make this point, Qur'an 4:129 is next brought up to show that the Qur'an informs Muslims that this is not possible. | ||
However this explanation hinges on the meaning and scope of the required "justice" within both verses and any possible remedies to any dealt injustices. As [[ | However this explanation hinges on the meaning and scope of the required "justice" within both verses and any possible remedies to any dealt injustices. As [[Dealing Justly with Wives and Orphans (Qur'an 4:3)| illustrated in another article]], Qur'an 4:3's usage of the word "justice" only refers to the giving of an equitable [[Mahr (Marital Price)|Mahr]] and material provisions to any subsequent wives and as such, is not evidence of a polygamous injunction. | ||
The evidence for the meaning of Qur'an 4:129 can be ascertained by looking at the pertinent verses in the Qur'an, relevant ahadith and [[Tafsir]]s. As with many verses in the Quran, these verses were required in response to a situation occurring in [[Muhammad]]'s life at the time. | The evidence for the meaning of Qur'an 4:129 can be ascertained by looking at the pertinent verses in the Qur'an, relevant ahadith and [[Tafsir]]s. As with many verses in the Quran, these verses were required in response to a situation occurring in [[Muhammad]]'s life at the time. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Polygamy in Islamic Law]] | |||
* [[Misrepresentations of Islamic Scripture (English)]] | |||
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