Wife stipulating a condition at the time of nikaah that husband can't take a second wife

Q: During the time of nikaah, can the bride stipulate a condition upon signing of nikaah documents that she would not allow the groom to have a second wife. Is that allowed?

A: It is not permissible for the wife to stipulate this condition at the time of nikaah.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)