is it permissible for men to have more than 1 wive(up 2 four)

[dis-wayne13]

Polygamy in Islam? What does the Qur'an say?

And if you fear that you cannot be just to the orphans, then you may marry those who are agreeable to you of the women: two, and three, and four. But if you fear you will not be fair, then only one, or whom you maintain by your oaths. This is best that you do not face financial hardship. 4.3. As I understand the Qur'an refers to orphans if a man looks after a orphan the child father passed away and if the man can not look after the child fairly than he may marry the childs mother.  Also Allah only permitted us to marry one. For if a man have guardianship over orphans than he can marry up 2 four. For the wives to look after the children. And if he can't support them the wives financially than hemay only marry one Allah doesn't burden us. I'm verse 4.2 Allah speaking of protecting and warning consuming their money unjustly. There is how I see it that man may marry their mother if the man thinks he going to treat the child unjust. My statement which is not so great in its construction of getting the message that I want to say. I just want to know do you share the same view or different? May God bless.

[Sardar Miyan]

Salam Bro for sharing.I was wondering to understand this Ayah  and the way you have analysed this Ayah I feel that my mind is clear and feel that it is correct explanation in having more than one wife.Other Bros & sisters may express their views.

[Ismail]

Salaam.

What do you mean by "or whom you maintain by your oaths"?

Regards,
A. Ismail Sait.