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The practice of marrying more than one woman in Islam is called.

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monogamy
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polygamy
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triple talaq
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haram
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Solution

The correct option is B polygamy
In Islam, a man was permitted to marry more than once. This is called polygyny-a shameful practice that disregards a woman’s choice to choose. Women could also be traded- bought or sold.

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