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In plain terms
Ta'addud al-Zawjat
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Ta'addud al-Zawjat is a man being married to more than one wife at the same time. Islamic law permits it, up to a maximum of four wives. Conditions apply, such as the ability to treat each wife justly, and each marriage needs its own valid contract.
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