Abubakar, Hauwau2026-04-252026-04-252023https://repository.iou.edu.gm/handle/123456789/648In Islamic Law, the institution of marriage serves as the fundamental basis for the family system of humanity. The family, as the core of society, plays a pivotal role in the advancement and long-term viability of a country. Before the emergence of Islam, the family structure in the Arabian world was in a state of disarray. It had been completely and permanently destroyed without any question. As a result, there was an abundant number of orphans and widows in the community. The prevalence of societal problems reached an unmanageable level. The notion of family was entirely undermined by the formation of close-knit clans. Polygamy was prevalent worldwide. Men of the period displayed a lack of caution in their marriage relationships with women, to the point that it was not uncommon for a guy to be married to 10 or more women. Orphans suffered as a result of an uncontrolled family system, while widows endured humiliation and different sorts of sexual harassment at the hands of males. They were forced into marriage against their will, and their rightful possessions, including their ancestral lands, were forcibly confiscated. Subsequently, polygamy became the only recognised form of marriage within Arab civilization. The phrase became a widely used equivalent of marriage both before and after the emergence of Islam. Their practice of polygamy was characterized by recklessness, resulting in the deprivation of basic rights for widows and orphans, who were subjected to persecution in society. This research examined the phenomenon of polygamy and its impact on divorce rates in northern Nigeria. The research offers solutions to the following inquiries: What is the impact of polygamous marriage on divorce rates in northern Nigeria? How do husbands in northern Nigeria manage polygamy? The impact of divorce on children who are caught in the middle of their split parents.MarriagePolygamyDivorceIslamic LawNorthern NigeriaThesis