Imam Khomeini was against polygamy

A memoirs by Fatima Tabataba’ei

ID: 63287 | Date: 2020/02/11
It has been narrated that Imam was opposed to the practice of second marriage or marrying multiple spouses.


Imam had expressed its opposition to polygamy on various occasions because such a practice harm society and damage family foundations.


None of family members of Imam has had a second marriage. 


Once Imam asked a clergy tutor the reason and justification for his marriage with a second man. 


He replied that his act had nothing to do with Imam.


Imam, who had been upset by his response, ultimately left his home and circles.



A memoirs by Fatima Tabataba’ei, Imam’s daughter-in-law