Why does Islam permits Polygamy?

It is not right to generalize or stereotype this group because of issues that are not taught or accepted as truth by the whole group.

For instance, Abraham, the first Hebrew Patriarch, had three wives- Sarah, Hagar and Keturah. This is not because he is a womanizer seeking carnal pleasures, but rather because the first, Sarah was barren till the age of ninety. It was in order to avoid the disgrace of barrenness that made Sarah recommend to Abraham her Egyptian maid as a second wife. And the family through Hagar was blessed with a son – Ishmael. Keturah has six sons from Abraham (1 Chr 1:32).

I am not trying to condemn Mormons here, but rather the teachings. The Book of Mormon is just not God’s Word. That would be the Bible.

Now that the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) has been exposed recently in the news, learn more about this radical polygamist cult. This list of FLDS facts are based on my readings of Escape by Carolyn Jessop, and Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer.

Some answers to questions that seem to be asked a lot about the Mormon religion.

An early April raid by Texas State troopers on a polygamist compound has again brought up in the minds of many the question, “Is polygamy sanctioned by God?”.