It is known by many evidences from the Qur'an, Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet) and by the consensus of scholars that Allah (Glorified be He) is AllWise, AllKnower of everything that He has prescribed for His Servants. That is why He frequently mentions His Wisdom and Knowledge in His Glorious Book, so that the sensible servants would know that He (Glorified be He) is AllKnower, AllWise in everything that He has prescribed and destined.
Accordingly, their hearts would rest and they would tend to act in accordance with His rulings and Shari`ah (Islamic law). For this, when He (Glorified be He) mentions the shares of inheritance of the father and children along with preferring males over females (in this regard), He concludes by saying, You know not which of them, whether your parents or your children, are nearest to you in benefit; (these fixed shares) are ordained by Allâh. And Allâh is Ever AllKnower, AllWise.
Clarifying in this Ayah that He is Most Knowledgeable of His servants' conditions, whereas they do not know who among their relatives would be nearest to them in benefit. Moreover, Allah (Glorified be He) has clarified that the classification of inheritance has been made with knowledge and wisdom rather than ignorance and frivolous play may Allah be Exalted above this.
This is a Commandment from Allâh; and Allâh is Ever AllKnowing, MostForbearing.
if there are brothers and sisters, the male will have twice the share of the female. (Thus) does Allâh make clear to you (His Law) lest you go astray. And Allâh is the AllKnower of everything.
These are the limits (set by) Allâh (or ordainments as regards laws of inheritance), and whosoever obeys Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad ﺻﻠﻰ ﺍﷲ ﻋﻠﻴﻪ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ) will be admitted to Gardens under which rivers flow (in Paradise), to abide therein, and that will be the great success. And whosoever disobeys Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad ﺻﻠﻰ ﺍﷲ ﻋﻠﻴﻪ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ), and transgresses His limits, He will cast him into the Fire, to abide therein; and he shall have a disgraceful torment.
Afterwards, it is said to this man and his like that the equality between women and men in everything is not approved either by Shari`ah or sound intellect, since Allah (Glorified be He) has differentiated between them in physical constitution, mind and many other things.
Whenever a man stays alone with a woman, Satan will be their third companion.
No man should be alone with a woman unless there is a Mahram (unmarriageable male relative) with her, and no woman should travel except with a Mahram
Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allâh has made one of them to excel the other, and because they spend (to support them) from their means.
Accordingly, if the ruling had been subject to change, either Allah (may He be Praised) or His Messenger (peace be upon him) would have mentioned it in the Qur'an or the Sunnah (whatever reported from the Prophet). But since this has not happened, it has become known that guardianship of men over women is a persistent ruling that shall last until the Day of Resurrection.
That is because they hate that which Allâh has sent down (this Qur'ân and Islâmic laws, etc.); so He has made their deeds fruitless.
then marry (other) women of your choice, two or three, or four; but if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly (with them), then only one or (the slaves) that your right hands possess.
as well as having children. However, as previously mentioned, Allah (Glorified be He) is AllWise, AllKnower of everything. He has prescribed and destined, therefore, it is impermissible for anyone whoever they are to object to His judgment or His Shari`ah, as it is impermissible for anyone to claim that any other ruling is better than His, or that any other guidance is more effective than that of the Messenger.
Do they then seek the judgement of (the days of) Ignorance? And who is better in judgement than Allâh for a people who have firm Faith.
To continue, the best of speech is embodied in the Book of Allah, and the best of guidance is the guidance given by Muhammad. And the most evil affairs are their novelties ; and every novelty (in religion) is error.
There are many Ayahs and Hadiths mentioned in this regard. However, some people of Jahiliyyah (preIslamic time of ignorance) used to have many wives, but after the advent of Islam, the number was restricted to four only as mentioned in the story of Ghaylan ibn Salamah (may Allah be pleased with him) who embraced Islam while having ten wives. The Prophet (peace be upon him) ordered him to choose only four among them and leave the rest.
then marry (other) women of your choice, two or three, or four
Would you exchange that which is better for that which is lower?