Fiza Ali’s bold take on polygamy sparks debate on social media

Host and actor Fiza Ali recently stirred controversy with her remarks on polygamy. In a bold statement during her Ramadan show, She emphasised that Islam has set specific conditions for such marriages, which cannot be overlooked or taken for granted.

Fiza Ali began by criticising feminists for failing to address the real issues faced by women. 

She then directed her criticism toward men who marry more than one wife simultaneously, explaining that Islam ‘does not order polygamy’ but rather ‘permits it under certain conditions,’ particularly ‘to support women who are orphaned, poor, helpless, or divorced with children.’

Fiza shared that many people she knows brag about having multiple wives, with some even boasting about the number of wives they have.

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She pointed out that the true purpose of marriage in Islam is not for personal pleasure, but to support and alleviate the suffering of vulnerable women. "One marriage at a time," Fiza insisted, adding that men ‘should marry to help those in need, not for selfish desires.’

The issue of polygamy is addressed in the Holy Quran in Surah Al-Nisa, which states: 

“And if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly with the orphan girls then marry (other) women of your choice, two or three, or four; but if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly (with them), then only one or (slaves) that your right hands possess. That is nearer to prevent you from doing injustice.” [al-Nisa 4:3]

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The verse emphasises fairness and warns that if a man fears he cannot be just, he should marry only one.The Holy Quran makes it clear that fairness is paramount in such relationships.

Fiza’s remarks sparked a debate on social media, with opinions split on the topic of polygamy. Some argue that the practice comes with strict conditions laid out by Islam, while others view it as a right granted to men by Allah.