Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X
Dec 16th, 2006, in News, by PatungThe Sultan of Yogyakarta does not plan to take a second wife.
Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, the governor of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY), and the head of the Yogyakarta Kraton and the sultanate of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat, says, as a man, he would like to have more than one wife but he is afraid of doing so.
Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X
Polygamy, HamengkuBuwono also admits, was a common practice of his predecessors but he fears that he would not be able to fulfill the requirements of Islam for polygamy, that is, in being fair to both/all wives. The problem, he says, is that he cannot be sure of the feelings of the women involved, even though he might believe that he has acted fairly he cannot guess how his wives will adjudge his actions.
It’s hard enough with one wife, the Sultan says, he hurts her feelings without knowing exactly what he has done wrong. He said: antara
When thinking about it like that I don’t want to be polygamous even though my religion, Islam, allows a man to have more than one wife, up to four.
Another factor he said was that women today were a lot more independent than in the past and they demanded to be treated the same as men.
Finally, he said that if it were announced that he taken a second wife he was sure that the palace would be quickly surrounded by angry women demonstrators. He was “owned” by the people and couldn’t just do whatever he liked.
17 Comments on “Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X”
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The Sultan said
He was “owned” by the people and couldn’t just do whatever he liked.
Wasn’t Aa Gym ?
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Bradlymail says:
The leader must set a good example. No wonder everybody respecting you Sir!
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adamaholic says:
Now that’s what I call a KING! Long live the Sultan!
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Tomaculum says:
Fanglong,
No, AA Gym was and is owned by his personal thoughts and beliefs. -
Ihaknt says:
The Sultan said
It’s hard enough with one wife, the Sultan says, he hurts her feelings without knowing exactly what he has done wrong
heheheeh :D, I am sure the male population agress with him!
Guys, that’s true right? I admit I sometimes make my hubby’s life a living hell. Well, good ol ye Sultan. I do hope you dont have to eat your words one day though.
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pupil says:
But thats my Sultan!
Long Life Sultan!!
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oyan29 says:
Sultan said:
he would like to have more than one wife but he is afraid of doing so
I wonder how Ratu Hemas feels about such a disrespecting comment.. BAHHH
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Eben says:
Wow. I totally respect this guy.
Were I his wife, I would totally be turned-on by his response.
What a Sultan…what a Sultan. -
Beklager says:
You are a truly leader. Long live Sultan!
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Andrew says:
Guys, that’s true right? I admit I sometimes make my hubby’s life a living hell. Well, good ol ye Sultan. I do hope you dont have to eat your words one day though.
Ihaknt: YIKES!
just kidding 🙂
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Bin Camel says:
Stupid egoist king, doesn’t help ladies who are in need.
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yanti says:
I think sultan is a modern king that spend his whole life with only one wife. And he can proof it. If God gives him a chance to be a leader of Indonesian people, I hope that he will take a better tracks so that it would be recorded and written as one of Indonesian history. And I hope that Indonesian people will get a better social welfare and live in peace. Congratulation!
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zekky says:
I guess he’s honest, although I don’t know how his wife took his desire to want a madu!
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I hope Sultan HB X and Queen Hemas will always happily ever after. And as our president before, gossips always come and gone during their leadership period. and they used to made great decision when there was any conflict in domestic affairs or international affairs. And it had written in Indonesian History.
Talking about Indonesian history, I hope Sultan HB X can find out the truth behind 1965 Tragedy. Because we already know that history, whereever it happened, not only black or white. So, I think we must put every person who involved in that tragedy at the right place and no manipulation in it.
Because, as a moslem and a good Indonesian citizen, we have responsibility to our country and especially to Allah SWT.
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kamariah says:
Just came back from visiting yogjakarta and learn about this Sultan and his ancestors. Fasinating! Wonder what is the Queen’s comment?
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Baethy says:
Does anyone know how to get the “Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X” & Sunan Solo address or any other form of communications?
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Good point that the man can feel they have done fairly but not the wives 🙂
Good Sultan…