تعلیمِ محمدیﷺ میں تعدد ِازدواج 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.