Not informing the first wife about second wife

Question :

If a brother marries a second wife, can he keep it a secret from the first ?

Answer :

Its not a must that her permission is sought nor that she is aware of this, that’s not a condition so its not a must that he informs her.

Answered by : Shaykh Abu Ishaaq Al Qaisee

 

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