Person in debt making a second nikaah

Q: A person is in debts. Financially, he isn't in a good condition. He got a wife and children that he is responsible for. He makes a second nikah. What will be the state of such a nikaah?

A: The nikaah is valid, but it is compulsory on him to be equal to both families in time, wealth and attention.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)