A marriage with one wife is the primary norm. But in case of need, Islam also allows for the possibility of polygamy. But this is not really a norm and is also conditioned by special requirements, which in practice can only be observed via an incredibly diligent manner.

Can two foreigners get married in Azerbaijan?

It is possible for foreigners to get married in Azerbaijan as long as one of the couple is an Azerbaijani citizen. Under Azerbaijani law civil registration of all marriages is required and marriages involving a foreigner must be registered at the Main Registry Office (ZAGS).

Can you have more than 4 wives in Islam?

Muslim men can have up to four wives. Most Muslim marriages are not polygamous. But each year more than 1,000 men apply for a polygamous union. They do this via the Islamic law courts.

Does Azerbaijan allow dual citizenship?

Azerbaijan does not allow dual citizenship, and anyone who voluntarily applies and obtains foreign citizenship automatically loses Azerbaijani citizenship.

In which country 2 marriage is legal?

Legal developments Thus polygamy became illegal in India in 1956, uniformly for all of its citizens except for Muslims, who are permitted to have four wives and for Hindus in Goa and along the western coast where bigamy is legal. A polygamous Hindu marriage is null and void.

Is it haram to marry more than four wives?

The position of Islam on polygamy is clear: a man is legally permitted to have up to four wives. However, this permission is restricted by the Qurans saying that justice must be done, and if a man fears injustice, he must be content with one wife only.