There is a Fatwa by Shaykh Ibn Baz regarding the issue below at this link

http://www.fatwa-online.com/fataawa/marriage/polygamy/9991018_46.htm

Regards,
MJohnson




>From: Momodou Camara <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Re: polygamy/Ylva
>Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 16:48:37 +0100
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>The Qur'an (4:21) refers to marriage as a mithaq, i.e. a solemn covenant or
>agreement between husband and wife, and enjoins that it be put down in
>writing.
>
>"Marry women of your choice, two or three or four; but if you fear that you
>shall not be able to deal justly with them, then only one or one that your
>right hands possess. That will be more suitable, to prevent you from doing
>injustice." (Qur'an 4:3)
>
>This verse from the Qur'an allows a man to marry more than one woman but
>only if he can deal justly with them. Another verse says that a person is
>unable to deal justly between wives, thus giving permission but
>discouraging.
>
>"You will never be able to deal justly between wives however much you
>desire (to do so). But (if you have more than one wife) do not turn
>altogether away (from one), leaving her in suspense..." (Qur'an 4:129)
>
>
>Culled from: http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/humanrelations/womeninislam/
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