Angela Hager
Currently, Islamic law permits a man to have up to four wives. The polygamy clubs aims at to help single mothers, reformed prostitutes and older women to find husbands. plans on opening the first Indonesian branch are underway. However, a lot of criticism has erupted.
The practice of polygamy in Indonesia is limited by law to two spouses, and only if the first is an invalid, infertile, or terminally ill. However, this has be flouted in the past.
Criticism of the club from religious leaders in Indonesia stems from the belief that if polygamy becomes too popular, then the strict practices that must be adhered to will be forgotten, such as fair treatment of all wives and children and equal financial support. However, the criticism does not stop with religious groups. Women's rights activists are also outspoken against the club. Some have no issue with polygamy, but dislike that is it not practiced in private. Others say the practice of polygamy itself hurts women.
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