What Does the Quran Say about Marriage in Islam?:
The Qur’an says that marriage is valid only between consenting adults, and that a woman has the right to choose her own spouse.
There are nowadays so many Misconception about Sayidina Aisha Bint Abubakar (R.A.) Marriage to Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). Please Read the Correct Information as pertains to that Marriage.
The Qur’an says that marriage is valid only between consenting adults, and that a woman has the right to choose her own spouse.
There are nowadays so many Misconception about Sayidina Aisha Bint Abubakar (R.A.) Marriage to Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). Please Read the Correct Information as pertains to that Marriage.
You can read this article with this: https://supremeislam.blogspot.com/2020/11/child-marriages-in-different-cultures.html
1. The Confusion :
- Aisha is the Daughter of Prophet Muhammad Closest Freind, Sayidina Abubakar Bin Sadeeq. The Word Sadeeq Was added because of his closeness to Prophet Mohamed (s.a.w)
-Aisha;s Father, Abubakar was the First Caliph (Khalifa) of Islam, immediately after Prophet Mohamed's Death.
- It should be Noted, That AISHA, R.A was not Prophet Mohamed's First Wife.
- Critics allege that Aisha was just six years old when she was betrothed to Muhammad, himself in his 50s, and only nine when the marriage was consummated. They base this on a saying attributed to Aisha herself (Sahih Bukhari volume 5, book 58, number 234), and the debate on this issue is further complicated by the fact that some Muslims believe this to be a historically accurate account. Although most Muslims would not consider marrying off their nine-year-old daughters, those who accept this saying argue that since the Qur'an states that marriage is void unless entered into by consenting adults, Aisha must have entered puberty early.
2. That, it was Khadija, R.A who was the First Wife of Prophet Mohamed (S.A.W)
- She was a Widow of 2 other men,
- Was Older than the Prophet by 15 Years,
- Prophet Mohamed was just 25years at that time.
- That, Prophet Mohamed (S.A.W) didn't marry another Woman and was Faithful to Khadija until her death.
2. Arab Tradition:
- That, It ought also be noted that Sayyidah Aisha ( RA) was engaged to Jubayr son of Mut’im before Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). This indicates the age of marriage and engagement in Prophet’s time. However, the engagement was later nullified by Jubayr’s parents due to Abu Bakr (RA) embracing Islam. Girls were being booked at earlier ages.
3. Aisha's Family:
- That, Both AISHA parents were happy with the Marriage proposal to the Prophet. Nobody has made a Complain till today...
- Her Own parents never objected: Sayyidah Aisha’s mother and Dad, Abu-Bakr and the Muslim women back then were O.K with her marriage.
- That, Sayyidah Aisha (RA) Father, Abu Bakr, R.A and her Mum were present during her marriage to Prophet Mohamed (S.A.W). Sayyidina Abu Bakr, R.A was Prophet Mohamed Best Friend.
- Who Loves his Daughter than Abu-Bakr. He was there and was OK with it. How are we to judge now. It was part of the Arab custom and still is in many of the Muslim and non-Muslim countries today for girls to marry at a very young age.
- When a girl’s body starts showing up (her breasts and her height and physical size), then she would be ready for marriage. The only reason why Sayyidah Aisha’s father, Abu Baker Al Sidique, broke her engagement with Jubayr is because he was a non-Muslim.
4. Arab, European and Jewish Cultures:
- That, Many Arab, European and Jews Culture at that time were similar in nature. Many Girls were Married at almost that age and Since there wasn't so much follow up with Calendars and Birthdays, The Age were not seriously followed. European and American Girls were being married, some at 7yrs..See This Link https://discover-the-truth.com/2013/09/09/age-of-consent-in-european-american-history/
5. Religious Refrences:
- Again, there is no single reference from either religious or secular sources that the noble Prophet ever indulged in such sadistic behaviour (God forbid).
6. Muslims never concealed it:
- Had there been any bad thinking regarding this marriage in minds of the people at that time. Muslims would have tried there best to conceal at that time. But they didn’t.
7. It was not out of his physical desires:
- The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) did not marry Sayyidah Aisha out of his physical desires. One need to note that for first 54 years of his life he had only one wife. His only wife till 50th year of his life was Sayyida Khadija. He spent his entire youth with her and she was a two time widowed woman, 15 years elder to him. For next four years his only wife was Sayyidah Sa’uda.
8. The Pagans of the Prophet’s time:
- The fact that it was a completely acceptable thing can also be seen from the response of the pagans at that time. No Muslim or even pagan objected to the marriage because it was widely practiced. And even until today in 3rd world countries (Muslims and non-Muslims), little girls as young as 9 or 10 do get married. Anyway, the reason no one objected was to the Prophet’s marriage was:
a) People used to have very short life-spans in Arabia. They used to live between 40 to 60 years maximum. So it was only normal and natural for girls to be married off at ages 9 or 10 or similar.
b) Marriage for young girls was widely practiced among Arabs back then, and even today in many non-Muslim and Muslim countries
9. Age of Marriage in Old Ages:
One must first understand that 1400 years ago was very different than now, times have changed and so have humans. 1400 years ago it was something very common to marry young girls, in fact they were not considered young girls, and rather they were considered young women back then. It is a historic fact that girls from the ages of 9 to 14 were being married in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in fact even in the United States girls at the age of 10 were also being married just more than a century ago.
10. Sayyida Aisha never showed her displeasure:
Another striking thing to observe is that among hundreds of her narrations there is not even a single one showing her displeasure about this marriage. Hence, she had no problem with this relation. Infect it is manifest from several traditions that she loved the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) too much and even felt some sort of jealousy when she found others around him. Does this not prove that she was extremely happy about this marriage? So, when she herself had no problem at all then what’s the matter of concern for others?
11. If It's about Puberty and Child Bearing:
In our world today, we still have people who marry very young girls. Why should we object to someone who married a 9-year old girl 1400 years ago, when we still practice it today? A 9-year old Thai girl gave birth:
A 9 old girl can become a mother. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_youngest_birth_mothers
As Recent as 2015, ..a 10 Year old Kenyan Girl gave birth in Kericho Hospital. See this article, http://demokrasia-kenya.blogspot.co.ke/2005/06/dont-agonize-over-gladys-organize-for.html
1. The Confusion :
- Aisha is the Daughter of Prophet Muhammad Closest Freind, Sayidina Abubakar Bin Sadeeq. The Word Sadeeq Was added because of his closeness to Prophet Mohamed (s.a.w)
-Aisha;s Father, Abubakar was the First Caliph (Khalifa) of Islam, immediately after Prophet Mohamed's Death.
- It should be Noted, That AISHA, R.A was not Prophet Mohamed's First Wife.
- Critics allege that Aisha was just six years old when she was betrothed to Muhammad, himself in his 50s, and only nine when the marriage was consummated. They base this on a saying attributed to Aisha herself (Sahih Bukhari volume 5, book 58, number 234), and the debate on this issue is further complicated by the fact that some Muslims believe this to be a historically accurate account. Although most Muslims would not consider marrying off their nine-year-old daughters, those who accept this saying argue that since the Qur'an states that marriage is void unless entered into by consenting adults, Aisha must have entered puberty early.
2. That, it was Khadija, R.A who was the First Wife of Prophet Mohamed (S.A.W)
- She was a Widow of 2 other men,
- Was Older than the Prophet by 15 Years,
- Prophet Mohamed was just 25years at that time.
- That, Prophet Mohamed (S.A.W) didn't marry another Woman and was Faithful to Khadija until her death.
2. Arab Tradition:
- That, It ought also be noted that Sayyidah Aisha ( RA) was engaged to Jubayr son of Mut’im before Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). This indicates the age of marriage and engagement in Prophet’s time. However, the engagement was later nullified by Jubayr’s parents due to Abu Bakr (RA) embracing Islam. Girls were being booked at earlier ages.
3. Aisha's Family:
- That, Both AISHA parents were happy with the Marriage proposal to the Prophet. Nobody has made a Complain till today...
- Her Own parents never objected: Sayyidah Aisha’s mother and Dad, Abu-Bakr and the Muslim women back then were O.K with her marriage.
- That, Sayyidah Aisha (RA) Father, Abu Bakr, R.A and her Mum were present during her marriage to Prophet Mohamed (S.A.W). Sayyidina Abu Bakr, R.A was Prophet Mohamed Best Friend.
- Who Loves his Daughter than Abu-Bakr. He was there and was OK with it. How are we to judge now. It was part of the Arab custom and still is in many of the Muslim and non-Muslim countries today for girls to marry at a very young age.
- When a girl’s body starts showing up (her breasts and her height and physical size), then she would be ready for marriage. The only reason why Sayyidah Aisha’s father, Abu Baker Al Sidique, broke her engagement with Jubayr is because he was a non-Muslim.
4. Arab, European and Jewish Cultures:
- That, Many Arab, European and Jews Culture at that time were similar in nature. Many Girls were Married at almost that age and Since there wasn't so much follow up with Calendars and Birthdays, The Age were not seriously followed. European and American Girls were being married, some at 7yrs..See This Link https://discover-the-truth.com/2013/09/09/age-of-consent-in-european-american-history/
5. Religious Refrences:
- Again, there is no single reference from either religious or secular sources that the noble Prophet ever indulged in such sadistic behaviour (God forbid).
6. Muslims never concealed it:
- Had there been any bad thinking regarding this marriage in minds of the people at that time. Muslims would have tried there best to conceal at that time. But they didn’t.
7. It was not out of his physical desires:
- The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) did not marry Sayyidah Aisha out of his physical desires. One need to note that for first 54 years of his life he had only one wife. His only wife till 50th year of his life was Sayyida Khadija. He spent his entire youth with her and she was a two time widowed woman, 15 years elder to him. For next four years his only wife was Sayyidah Sa’uda.
8. The Pagans of the Prophet’s time:
- The fact that it was a completely acceptable thing can also be seen from the response of the pagans at that time. No Muslim or even pagan objected to the marriage because it was widely practiced. And even until today in 3rd world countries (Muslims and non-Muslims), little girls as young as 9 or 10 do get married. Anyway, the reason no one objected was to the Prophet’s marriage was:
a) People used to have very short life-spans in Arabia. They used to live between 40 to 60 years maximum. So it was only normal and natural for girls to be married off at ages 9 or 10 or similar.
b) Marriage for young girls was widely practiced among Arabs back then, and even today in many non-Muslim and Muslim countries
9. Age of Marriage in Old Ages:
One must first understand that 1400 years ago was very different than now, times have changed and so have humans. 1400 years ago it was something very common to marry young girls, in fact they were not considered young girls, and rather they were considered young women back then. It is a historic fact that girls from the ages of 9 to 14 were being married in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in fact even in the United States girls at the age of 10 were also being married just more than a century ago.
10. Sayyida Aisha never showed her displeasure:
Another striking thing to observe is that among hundreds of her narrations there is not even a single one showing her displeasure about this marriage. Hence, she had no problem with this relation. Infect it is manifest from several traditions that she loved the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) too much and even felt some sort of jealousy when she found others around him. Does this not prove that she was extremely happy about this marriage? So, when she herself had no problem at all then what’s the matter of concern for others?
11. If It's about Puberty and Child Bearing:
In our world today, we still have people who marry very young girls. Why should we object to someone who married a 9-year old girl 1400 years ago, when we still practice it today? A 9-year old Thai girl gave birth:
A 9 old girl can become a mother. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_youngest_birth_mothers
As Recent as 2015, ..a 10 Year old Kenyan Girl gave birth in Kericho Hospital. See this article, http://demokrasia-kenya.blogspot.co.ke/2005/06/dont-agonize-over-gladys-organize-for.html
