تعلیمِ محمدیﷺ میں تعدد ِازواج سے متعلق اعتراضات کا تحقیقی جائزہ

Abstract

This research article critically examines the objections raised by Imad al-Din Lahiz in Ta‘līm-i-Muḥammadī regarding the Islamic institution of polygamy (taʿaddud al-azwāj). The critic argues that polygamy constitutes injustice toward women, reflects male self-interest, and therefore cannot be a divinely sanctioned practice. Furthermore, he contends that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself was unable to maintain justice among his wives, which allegedly demonstrates the impracticality of the Qur’ānic requirement of fairness. Through an analytical study of Qur’ānic injunctions, Prophetic traditions, classical exegesis, and juristic interpretations, this research demonstrates that Islamic polygamy is neither an unrestricted command nor a manifestation of oppression. Rather, it is a conditional permission strictly tied to the principle of justice and social welfare. The study further clarifies the distinction between legal justice and emotional inclination, showing that Islamic law obligates equality in rights, maintenance, and time allocation while recognizing the natural limits of human emotions. The findings conclude that the objections arise from a misunderstanding of the legal and ethical framework governing polygamy in Islam. Consequently, the Islamic concept of polygamy emerges as a regulated, balanced, and socially responsive institution designed to safeguard family stability and societal welfare.