The position of Islam on polygamy is clear: a man is legally permitted to have up to four wives. However, this permission is restricted by the Qurans saying that justice must be done, and if a man fears injustice, he must be content with one wife only.

What does the Quran say about marrying 4 wives?

If ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly with the orphans, marry women of your choice, two, or three, or four; but if ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly (with them), then only one, or (a captive) that your right hands possess.

Is it legal to marry 4 wives?

Polygamy is the act or condition of a person marrying another person while still being lawfully married to another spouse. It is illegal in the United States. The crime is punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both, according to the law of the individual state and the circumstances of the offense.

Can you have 4 wives in Islam?

Muslim men can have up to four wives. Most Muslim marriages are not polygamous. But each year more than 1,000 men apply for a polygamous union. They do this via the Islamic law courts.