“Polygyny is not compulsory but permissible,” says Amirah
The Lagos State District of The Criterion, an Association of Muslim Women in Business and other Professions, has chosen polygyny, an issue that concerns all Muslims, for discourse at its upcoming annual seminar.
The seminar will be held on Sunday, 12th January 2025, at the Shamsideen Adisa Thomas Mosque, Old Secretariat, Ikeja Lagos.
The Amirah (female president) of the organisation, Hajia Mariam Morenike Saba, in a statement noted that polygyny serves several social and moral purposes, including the protection of widows and orphans, control of immorality and demographic imbalance.
She concluded that although polygyny is a permissible option, it is not a compulsion.
The seminar, with the theme; ‘Polygyny in Islam: Understanding the Divine Guidance’, is expected to begin by 8 a.m. with free medical screening for participants to be conducted by the FAJIM Medicare Foundation Team.
By 10 a.m., the Imam of Police Barracks, Falomo, Dr Tajudeen Adebayo, will speak on the topic: “Polygyny: A Means to Social Justice and Family Harmony”.
In the same vein, a marriage counsellor, Hajia Mariam Odunayo Nurudeen-Arole, will address the theme: “Debunking Misconceptions: Polygyny in Islam and The West”.
The Criterion is a faith-based, non-governmental organisation, passionate about the welfare of women and children.
The organisation was established over 30 years ago with activities focusing on education, reproductive health and economic empowerment.
The Association has districts in five states of Nigeria and one West African country: Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Lagos, Kwara, Osun, Oyo, and Ghana respectively. Members cut across various professions and business outfits.
