Polygamy in Saudi Arabia
This article will address the topic of Polygamy in Saudi Arabia, which has gained great relevance in recent years due to its impact on different areas of society. Since its emergence, Polygamy in Saudi Arabia has aroused growing interest among specialists and the general public, becoming a topic of constant debate and reflection. Throughout this article, different aspects related to Polygamy in Saudi Arabia will be analyzed, such as its origin, evolution, implications and future perspectives. Likewise, the various opinions and positions regarding Polygamy in Saudi Arabia will be explored, with the aim of offering a comprehensive and enriching vision on this matter.
Polygamous marriages are legally recognized for men in Saudi Arabia, in accordance with Islamic Sharia law, which allows for Muslim men to marry up to four wives, provided that he treats them equally and shares all his wealth equally. However, attitudes towards polygamy in Saudi Arabia have changed in recent decades and became very rare to practice it in the present times.
As a result of COVID-19 lockdown measures, divorce rates in Saudi Arabia rose by 30% in 2020 after Saudi wives increasingly discovered their husbands' secret marriages to other women.
See also
References
- ^ "Saudi Arabian Culture". Cultural Atlas. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
- ^ "Wives detect polygamy: Divorces up 30% in Saudi Arabia". Saudi Gazette. Riyadh. June 2, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
Further reading
- Yamani, Maha. Polygamy and Law in Contemporary Saudi Arabia. United Kingdom, Garnet Publishing Limited, 2022.
- Al-Krenawi, Alean. Psychosocial Impact of Polygamy in the Middle East. Netherlands, Springer New York, 2013.
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