Bahraini actress Zainab Al-Askari and her sister went out in a live broadcast through the “Tik Tok” application to talk regarding various topics, and during their discussion with the followers they talked regarding their opinion of polygamy.
Zainab al-Askari and her opinion on pluralism
Zainab Al-Askari pointed out that God Almighty did not analyze polygamy except for wisdom, as he is aware of one’s needs and what is lacking, and there are considerations set by religion and permitted by fatwas, but she believes that it is difficult for a woman to accept being a second wife, as she wants to be the first woman. And the last in her husband’s life, so if he marries her, she may feel broken from within.
On whether she was the second wife in the life of her husband, Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Al Askari denied that her husband had married her, and stressed that this is her principle; She refused to associate with previously married men, because she did not want to destroy the homes of others.
She explained that it is difficult for a man to be fair between his wives, whether in feelings or money, citing a verse from the Holy Qur’an, which says: “And you will not be able to be fair between women.
On the other hand, al-Askari explained that if a woman allows her husband to marry, this is her decision, as she may see that it is in her best interest.
The reaction of the pioneers of social networking sites
The pioneers of social networking sites interacted with Zainab Al-Askari’s statements, and were divided between a supporter and an attacker, and one of them wrote, commenting: “Say, God, good conclusion, you are a great sanctity and a capable artist, and you have all respect. He has responsibility and does not tire people’s daughters and leaves him in control of his right and blessing. Greetings to you. Zainab’s sister.
Another added, lying Zainab, claiming that her husband married before and following her, and wrote: “Her husband is married before her and I am also married following … I don’t know why lying and excessive idealism,” and another said: “I am the one I know that Zainab is a second wife and many Emiratis said so…The first wife is a Sheikha.” One of the sheikhs of the Qawasim and the second Zainab.
Zainab al-Askari’s separation
Many rumors had spread that Zainab Al-Askari had separated from her husband Abdullah bin Salem Al-Qasimi, from whom she gave birth to her three daughters (Al-Zein, Al-Halla, and Al-Ghala), following she decided to return to the artistic community as a presenter, following her 13-year retirement from acting.
Al-Askari denied the news of her divorce from several citizens, as she had previously talked regarding her Emirati husband and how the share brought them together, given that she is from Bahrain and he is from the UAE and their field of work is different, and she explained that “everything goes between her and her husband smoothly and reassuringly.”
And Zainab Al-Askari continued, sending a message to the girls, saying: “I would like to say to the beautiful girls that all you set conditions for, only what God has written… and may God give you the most beautiful share.”
