Why does Islam discourage polygamy?

How is it possible that you are using this hadith to say that Islam discourages polygamy, or rather, polygyny (polygyny-multiple wives; polyandry-multiple husbands; polygamy-a general term meaning both polygyny and polyandry), when the whole world knows (even non-Muslims) that the Qur'an “advocates” it? read more

Islam doesn't discourage polygamy but they do only encourage it to those who can be 100% sure they are fair and just between each wife. For most men, this is simply impossible, and thus polygamy shouldn't be practiced. read more

Islam permits such men to realize their desire within a legal framework, making them responsible for their sexuality, so he does not have to resort to cohabitation or prostitution. Institutional polygamy controls the spread of sexually transmitted diseases like Herpes and AIDS. read more

It is best for a man to have only one wife, but Islam allows polygamy (or, more accurately polygyny) when social circumstances make it necessary. Islam placed important legal restrictions on polygyny, limiting it to one man with four wives, and also placed moral restrictions, encouraging men to take another wife only if they are capable of fulfilling their duties. read more