❖ Islamic Ruling on Marrying Two Sisters Simultaneously
In Islamic jurisprudence, it is explicitly prohibited for a man to be married to two sisters at the same time. This prohibition is rooted in the Qur'anic verse:"Prohibited to you [for marriage] are... two sisters simultaneously, except for what has already occurred."
This ruling aims to preserve familial harmony and prevent potential discord that could arise from such unions.
❖ Consequences of Such a Marriage
If a man marries a woman and subsequently marries her sister while still being married to the first, the second marriage is considered invalid (batil) under Islamic law. The first marriage remains valid, and the man is required to end the unlawful second marriage immediately. Engaging in such a prohibited union, especially with knowledge of its impermissibility, may entail legal and spiritual consequences❖ Status of Children from the Invalid Marriage
Children born from an invalid marriage are typically not attributed to the father unless both parents were unaware of the marriage's invalidity. In cases where the parents believed the marriage was valid, the children are considered legitimate and have rights to inheritance from the father. However, if the parents were aware of the prohibition, the children are attributed to the mother and do not have inheritance rights from the father.❖ Inheritance Rights
- First Wife's Children: Children from the valid first marriage are legitimate and have full inheritance rights from the father.
- Second Wife's Children: If the second marriage was entered into with knowledge of its invalidity, the children are considered illegitimate and do not inherit from the father. They may, however, inherit from the mother.
