2006-09-16 22:13:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The story appears in some hadiths (These are historical accounts of Mohamed's life). Some Hadiths are sacred, while others are considered helpful in studying the prophet's life, but not necessarily to be accepted on faith. According to the story, Mohamed married Aisha when she was six, but didn't consummate the marriage until she was nine. A lot of Muslim scholars simply don't believe the story. The sources - as far as I know - are not the sacred hadiths. Other scholars say it was the custom at the time to marry young girls who just had their first menstrual cycle.
If that's true, I admit the thought is chilling. Whatever the custom for Arabs in the VIIth century, it's very hard for contemporary westerners to fathom this. Anyway, if you want to know more, I've included a link where they give a fuller story with references to the texts.
2006-09-16 22:28:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prophet Muhammad (May ALLAH ALMIGHTY Exalt His Mention) Married Life:
- up to age 25, celibate
- 25-54, married to one woman, who died when he was 50
- 54-60, multiple wives - after 60, no new wives
Note: he only married women, besides his first wife, for one of two reasons...
1) he married widows of slain warriors. (he once married 3 opposition widows)
2) to make alliances w/opposing tribes
There are difference of opinion of scholars regarding the age of Aisha (pbuh) at the time of her marriage with Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), some say 9 , Some say 12 and some say 15. The exact age is not confirmed.
Likewise, the Christian scholars have discrepancy of opinion regarding the age of Mary (pbuh) at the time of birth of Jesus (pbuh), some say 14 , and some say 16.
Aisha pbuh was reached at the age of puberty when she married prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Islam says that anyone can marry when he or she reaches his or her puberty. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) married with Aisha (pbuh) by her will. Aishah was most pleased with this marriage. Her parents were very pleased with this marriage.
The incident took place 1400 years ago in warm climate region. It should be noted that in the hot regions, it’s normal for a girl to attain maturity at a very early age, India, Saudi Arabia and, other equatorial countries. Even today in these countries, there are cases reported of early maturity. Thus the case is totally different from that which does exist in cold regions where a girl does not attain puberty before 21 [Physicians maintain that the age of puberty in hot regions normally ranges from 9 to 16].
Remember, Isaac (at 40) married Rebekah (the mother of Jacob and Esau), when she was three.
"According to the Midrash, Rebeccah was 3 years old when Abraham sent his loyal servant Eliezer to his family's homeland in Aram-Naharayim to find a wife for Isaac."
How old was Mary when Jesus was born?
How old was Marry when Jesus was born?
How Many wives did Solomon have?, Avraham, Jacob, David, Moses or AH-MOSES, joseph ...etc (May ALLAH Exalt Their Mention)?.
2006-09-17 05:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
well do u know when ur great grand mother married. why dont u visit her sometime and ask her. her answer may surprise u. in those days that was the right age for women to get married. atleast her married her with her parent's consent.
today in ur educated and civilised society, when do kids start having illicit relationships? what about Jon Bennet Ramsey for example or the Austrailian girl who was kidnapped?
2006-09-17 05:23:50 · answer #3 · answered by marissa 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, if it is true then in our eyes yes. But in some cultures much older men can marry much younger girls, b/c ur guranteed an unspoilt virgin.
Mary was rumored to be quite young when she married Joseph.
I guess its all prospective.
2006-09-17 05:18:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes he did...I'm not sure on the age, but it was right around there maybe I'm thinking she was 6 or 9... The idea that some married young back then is true, but definately not that young. That is practically a toddler.
2006-09-17 05:33:53 · answer #5 · answered by JohnC 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Few days ago, I asked if it's acceptable that Abraham was married to his half sister Sarah and Amram was married to his aunt Jochebed, and I got very convincing answers from yahoo's participants. The one who got the 10 points answer was: "acceptable when? today, no...when they were alive...yes."
2006-09-17 05:25:34 · answer #6 · answered by Weaam 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, he was not a child molester. some people who don't like Islam just make up stories to support their insults.
2006-09-17 05:24:24 · answer #7 · answered by Mustafa 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
liar! She was 6
2006-09-17 05:56:45 · answer #8 · answered by BellaDonna 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋