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The general classical rule of Muslim personal law permits a Muslim man up to four wives at a time. The Supreme Court discussed this limit in Javed v. State of Haryana.

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Where the general classical rule of Muslim personal law applies without a statutory monogamy requirement, what is the maximum number of wives a Muslim man may have at one time?

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The general classical rule of Muslim personal law permits a Muslim man up to four wives at a time. The Supreme Court discussed this limit in Javed v. State of Haryana.

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Option A

The classical rule allows more than one wife within its limit.

Option B

Two is within the limit, but it is not the maximum.

Option C

Three is within the limit, but it is not the maximum.

Option D

The general classical rule permits up to four wives at a time.

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