Saudi man's 58 marriages stir debate

AP via San Diego Union-Tribune ^ | January 2, 2004 | Donna Abu-Nasr

[Max Combined]

"relaxing in his 22-horse stable"

Cool!

[Restorer]

And although Islamic laws permit a man to have four wives at a time, most Muslim men today take one wife, because it has become the cultural norm and polygamy is costly.

I don't think the author understands math.

It is impossible for "most men" in any group to practice polygamy unless there are a great many more women than men in that group. Actually, this situation may have been the the case in the early days of Islam due to so many males being killed in warfare.

[texas booster]

was to a 14-year-old girl nine months ago. She was the perfect age, he said.

In almost any other country he would be considered a pervert. In Saudi he is just another rich old man selecting concubines.

Now, we're such good friends it feels we've known each other 40 years.

Especially to her, when he touches her. Pervert.

said he keeps each wife in a separate villa and sometimes even in a different town to keep the peace, and assures each that she's his favorite.

One thing is for sure, Saudi culture has not changed the attitude of a woman. But I am sure that a few of the other wives will enjoy reading this touching account of love from his perspective.

[trek]

I think Islam has a real chance to take hold in Hollywood given the degenerate lifestyles our celebrities lead. Just for starters I can see a new reality show: "Who's Your Daughter?"

[krb]

But I am sure that a few of the other wives will enjoy reading this touching account of love from his perspective.

That's why they don't teach the women to read...

[pyx]

Saleh al-Sayeri, a 64-year-old shepherd-turned-businessman ...

His latest marriage – ... – was to a 14-year-old girl nine months ago. She was the perfect age, he said.

A 64 year old marrying a 14 year old. Words fail me...

[sassbox]

ick ick ick!

[frenchy]

In all fairness, we must admit that two celebrities of the Right have tipped their "degenerate lifestyle" hands lately. Of course, I refer to Bill O'Reilly and Rush Limbaugh.

"Hollywood" is really no more degenerate or perverse than anyplace else. Every one of us has secrets, vices, and fetishes. To pretend otherwise while putting down those whose appetites happen to end up in the media is just setting us up for a fall - as Bill and Rush would no doubt agree.

[Jaded]

That's just wrong.

[ArmedNReady]

"How can this man devote any quality time to his children – teaching them about Islam"

He is teaching them about Islam...it's just easier now that he can show them tapes of how to behead infidels without having to dirty his hands.

[frenchy]

I've heard it said that four wives is the ideal number to have.

As we know, one is rarely enough. With two, there is inevitable jealousy between them. With three wives, two will bond, making the third an outcast. But with four, everybody has a friend.

Personally, I think one wife is more than enough.

[hgro]

The Mormon's Brigham Young is being crowded out as the generator of progeny.

[Mogger]

64 year old marrying a 14 year old. Words fail me...

One of the fellows in our genealogy (a cousin) married his 6th wife when he was 94.

His bride was 18.

He had two children with her, and he lived to 107.

This was in conservative New England.

He had 22 children by all the wives.

Except for the last wife, the others pre-deceased him.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

Well when a woman becomes over 15, they are worn out.:)

Flame suit on.:)

[Mogger]

Looking at our present society in the USA, 4 wives would be a good number.

Many "men" of marriage age are too immature to become married.

This leaves a glut of women who need men.

Many women wish to have a career.

By having several wives in a family, those who wish to work outside the home to help support it can, those who wish to remain home to care for the kids can. They could even rotate every few years.

[marmar]

Gee.......most men can't even handle one women...how are they going to handle multiples???

[Beckwith]

Should be required reading for all western women who are running around with sheet-heads.

[commonguymd]

wreaks of trollism.

[frenchy]

That should be "reeks", not "wreaks".