Understanding Marriage, Polygyny and Divorce
Dr. Tesneem Alkiek and Cadar Mohamud on polygyny and the colonial history behind how we react to it, and why a Muslim man may marry Christian and Jewish women when a Muslim woman may not.
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Yaqeen Newsletter · November 6, 2026 · Jumada al-Awwal 26, 1448 AH
Dr. Tesneem Alkiek and Cadar Mohamud on polygyny and the colonial history behind how we react to it, and why a Muslim man may marry Christian and Jewish women when a Muslim woman may not.
November’s Book Club read, a gratitude journal with weekly reflection prompts, papers and community discussion in the Yaqeen app.
Dr. Samir Sweida-Metwally on gheerah, a protective care for your faith and your ummah, and how it shapes everyday choices.
Imam Tom Facchine on why Muslims are expected to answer for an entire faith, and why the question itself deserves challenging.
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