Prayagraj, May 15 (UNI) In an interim order, the Allahabad High Court has said that polygamy is permitted in Islam with certain conditions, but some Muslims are misusing Islamic law by marrying for their selfishness and sexual gratification.
The court has asked the clerics to ensure that Islamic law is not misused. The court said that under Sharia law, a Muslim can marry four times, provided everyone is treated equally.
It said that there is a provision in Shariat to declare a marriage prohibited by it as void. Under Sharia law, family courts have the jurisdiction to hear and decide such applications, which is being done by clerics without authority.