السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Thank you sincerely for your email. I want to begin by expressing my respect and admiration for your level of understanding and maturity. This kind of nuanced perspective on polygyny is unfortunately rare amongst many sisters in our society today. In some cases, that negativity can even approach resentment or rejection of the concept itself, even if it is not openly expressed. This is what prompted me to share the translation in the first place. Your approach, however, reflects wisdom, sincerity, and a deep concern for justice and compassion. Your point is both valid and powerful. Indeed, the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ clearly demonstrates that marriage was not merely about desire or social status, but about responsibility, mercy, and uplifting those in need. He ﷺ married widows, older women, those who had endured hardship, and those with little social protection, and this is a model that deserves emphasis. I acknowledge and accept this advice wholeheartedly which is why I am sharing this correspondence publicly. Polygyny should never be framed in a way that neglects the responsibilities it entails. Brothers should indeed prioritise supporting widows, single mothers, divorced women, and those who may otherwise be overlooked—women who, like all others, seek care, love, affection, and dignity. Your message is a reminder that discussions around this topic must be grounded in empathy, Sunnah, and justice, not emotional arguments alone. May Allāh reward you for your advice and grant us all the ability to speak with wisdom, act with compassion, and uphold justice in both our words and actions. و الله أعلم