Polygamy in Saudi Arabia
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| Recognized under civil law |
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| Recognized in some regions |
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| Foreign marriages recognized |
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| Recognized under customary law |
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- 1Illegal in all forms; Muslims exempt
- 2Regions governed by Sharia
- *In certain countries and regions, only Muslims may legally contract a polygamous marriage
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Polygamous marriages are legally recognized in Saudi Arabia, as in accordance with Islamic Sharia law, which allows for Muslim men to take up to four wives, considering that he treats them equally.
