Is a woman entitled to seek a divorce from her husband if he marries another? Is a husband’s marriage to a second wife considered a harm to the first wife? And must the husband consult her before marrying a second wife?

The questioner was advised on the necessity of choosing the appropriate way to phrase the question, with a warning against poor expression and false accusation, citing Quranic verses and Prophetic hadiths.

It was emphasized that it is not permissible for a wife to seek divorce merely because her husband married another woman, unless there is clear harm. In such a case, the husband has the right to refuse divorcing her until she redeems herself from him with compensation if he was not the cause of the harm.

It was explained that Islamic law does not contradict itself by permitting both a single wife and polygyny. The matter is based on justice for those who fear not being just.

It was also clarified that preferring a single wife is not absolute, but rather for those who fear not being just. Scholars have differed on whether polygyny or having only one wife is preferable, attributing this to the husband's situation.

It was mentioned that consulting the wife when marrying another woman is desirable but not obligatory according to Islamic law.