This is going to start off a bit strangely as its continuing a discussion that developed in a thread on Sufism and rather than take over that thread I thought it better to move here. when I read the haddith I read it as a account written by believing muslims, if Charles Manson had not been arrested and he had been successful in taking over a country and his followers wrote a account of his life, most likely it would praise him and say what a good kind man he was, most likely in the charles manson haddith there would be reasons for the Sharon Tate murder and the various other killings.. The haddith is a biased account you don’t get a fair picture of what the people he murdered thought of him, you have to understand this when you read it its biased and the people who wrote the haddiths were cult members . This doesn’t mean that it’s all untrue and in Aisha’s haddith I think you get a believable account of what happened. if you wish to say all these separate haddith are untrue that’s fine with me as aisha was one of the main people who contributed to the haddith and if their all untrue in separate major books of haddith pretty much you can throw out all haddith Islamic history and the sunnah which largely comes from the haddith . you seem to accept that aisha was 6 when she married but not that a 54 year old marrying a 6 year old is pedophilia if you have a man and hes married and he sleeps with a boyfriend would you say that man was a homosexual . what about a generally honest man who breaks into your house and steals your tv would you say he was a thief or if you knew a man who was married to adult women and had sex with a 9 year old would you say that man was a pedophile . Does the prophet fit the above criteria of a paedophile? Yes it does you have lots of men who are in jail today who have older wives or girlfriends and are jailed after having one sexual relationship with a child , in the haddith he says himself to a man thinking of marrying a grown up women "Why, don't you have a liking for the young virgins and for fondling them?" Jabir also said: Allah's Apostle said, "Why didn't you marry a young girl so that you might play with her and she with you?' So although he himself was married to some older women hes saying it’s a good idea to marry young girls to fondle them this shows where is desires were Others claim that the noble Prophet (peace be upon him) indulged in child-abuse when he married Aisha at her young age Yes he did as she was to young to make a informed choice Volume 7, Book 62, Number 67: Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "A matron should not be given in marriage except after consulting her; and a virgin should not be given in marriage except after her permission." The people asked, "O Allah's Apostle! How can we know her permission?" He said, "Her silence (indicates her permission)." Now if you read the haddith aisha says she didn’t know what was happening she was a small child playing with dolls and on a swing then shes married off to mohammed do you really think its best practice for a 6 year old to be married to a 54 year old and if shes silent is she saying yes . Is this wise thinking on the part of allah if hes all knowing wouldn’t he know that most people think this is child abuse and its going to put off lots of people . Couldn’t there have been other ways for the haddith to be transmitted rather than condoning sex with children in the religion , to me it doesn’t seem very logical . Considering the fact that mohammeds example is used today for child marriage much as it was used to support slavery “Comments: None of the criteria of child-abuse applies to the noble life of the Prophet (pbuh). There is no single incident of any infliction of pain and suffering by the prophet on Aisha or any other human being for that matter. Neither any instance of verbal or sexual abuse can be concluded from the relationship of the prophet with Aisha (r.a.) or any of his wives.” Well the marriage of aisha was a case of rape now according to islam it wasn’t because mohammed said if a child is silent shes giving her consent . You had other cases you have the many women slaves , you have the safiyah whose family mohammed killed its not very normal for someone to kill your husband and father and family and you want to have sex with them . You have the people that mohammed tortured cutting the hands and feet http://www.faithfreedom.org/Articles/sina/safiyah.htm Narrated Anas bin Malik: A group of eight men from the tribe of 'Ukil came to the Prophet and then they found the climate of Medina unsuitable for them. So, they said, "O Allah's Apostle! Provide us with some milk." Allah's Apostle said, "I recommend that you should join the herd of camels." So they went and drank the urine and the milk of the camels (as a medicine) till they became healthy and fat. Then they killed the shepherd and drove away the camels, and they became unbelievers after they were Muslims. When the Prophet was informed by a shouter for help, he sent some men in their pursuit, and before the sun rose high, they were brought, and he had their hands and feet cut off. Then he ordered for nails which were heated and passed over their eyes, and they were left in the Harra (i.e. rocky land in Medina). They asked for water, and nobody provided them with water till they died (Abu Qilaba, a sub-narrator said, "They committed murder and theft and fought against Allah and His Apostle, and spread evil in the land.") (Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 4, Book 52, Number 261 Seems pretty cruel , and there are lots more accounts like that im very busy at the moment so there may be big gaps between responding best wishes
Why Did Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Married Young Aisha Siddiqa (r.a.)? Through the centuries, orientalists have advance numerous accusations and far-fetched theories to discredit Islam and its last Prophet, Muhammad (peace be upon him). Praise be to Allah alone, all such accusations have been successfully refuted by the Muslims Ummah. Currently, one of the 'reinvented' accusations against the noble character of the Prophet is about his marriage to young Aisha Siddiqa (r.a.). Let's probe some of the orientalists' charges in detail in the light of modern research, historic evidence and the Islamic sources of the Qur'an and the Sunnah to separate truth from falsehood, and display to the world that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is indeed an exemplary for all of mankind. Two main theories are often advance by orientalists to attack the pure character of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) on his marriage to Aisha (r.a.) at her young age. A. He was a Paedophile. B. He was involved in child abuse. Let's analyse each theory to dig out the truth, through the Guidance of Allah (SWT). A. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) married Aisha (r.a.) because he was a paedophile? Definition of a Paedophile: "Pedophile: also spelled PAEDOPHILIA, psychosexual disorder in which an adult's arousal and sexual gratification occur primarily through sexual contact with prepubescent children. The typical paedophile is unable to find satisfaction in an adult sexual relationship and may have low self-esteem, seeing sexual activity with a child as less threatening than that with an adult." Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1998. "pe.do.phil.ia n [NL] (1906): sexual perversion in which children are the preferred sexual object -- pe.do.phil.i.ac or pe.do.phil.ic adj." Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. The diagnostic criteria for paedophilia according to American Psychiatric Association: Over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent intense sexual urges and sexual arousing fantasies involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children.The person has acted on these urges, or is markedly distressed by them.The person is at least 16 years old and at least 5 years older than the child or children in A.DSM-III-R Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, rev ed. 3, (American Psychiatric Association). "In addition to their paedophilia, a significant number of paedophiles are concomitantly or have previously been involved in exhibitionism, voyeurism, or rape". (Voyeurism is the recurrent preoccupation with fantasised or acts that involve seeking out or observing people who are naked, or are engaged in grooming or in sexual activity). Harold I. Kaplan et al., Synopsis of Psychiatry, 5th ed. (Williams and Wilkens, 1988), p. 360. Does the prophet fit the above criteria of a paedophile? With the above criteria of a paedophile in mind, lets analyse the lifestyle of the prophet and his marriages. His marriages: Name of Bride Bride's age at marriage Comments Khadija bint khawilad 40 Twice widowed before Sauda Bint Zama 50 Widow Aisha bint Abu Bakr 9 Started living with the prophet at the age of 9. Hafsa Bint Umar bin Khattab 22 Widow Zainab bint Khuzaima 30 ? Umm-I-Salma bint Abu Umayia 26 Widow Zainab Bint Jahash 38 Widow Juwaeria Bint Harith 20 Widow Umm-I-Habiba bint Abu Sufyan 36 Widow Marya Qibtiya bint Shamun 17 Virgin, Egyptian Safia bint Hayi bin Akhtab 17 Widow Raihana bint umru bin hanafa ? ? Maimuna bint harith 36 widow Source: Syed Abu Zafar Zain, The Prophet of Islam, the Ideal Husband (Lahore: Kazi Publications), pp. 10-12. Statistics from the above table: Percentage of his wives who were 17 years and older = 91 % Percentage of his wives who were widows = 75% Comments: The statistics show that the prophet's marriage to Aisha at her young age was an exception and not a norm of his other marriages. Furthermore "a paedophile's main mode of sexual satisfaction is with prepubescent girls", which is contradictory to the 91% of prophet's marriage to women 17 years and over. An unbiased examination of Prophet's life and his marriages to his wives blatantly rejects the notion of his lifestyle fitting that of a paedophile. All his brides were aged widows (except Aisha and Marya). Moreover, according to the criteria in the references cited above in Synopsis of Psychiatry, a vast majority of paedophiles possess a history of exhibitionism, voyeurism, or rape. Again, there is no single reference from either religious or secular sources that the noble Prophet ever indulged in such sadistic behaviour (God forbid). This truth is observed and accepted by both Muslims and unbiased non-Muslims scholars. "It is impossible for anyone who studies the life and character of the great Prophet of Arabia, who knows how he taught and how he lived, to feel anything but reverence for that mighty Prophet, one of the great messengers of the Supreme. And although in what I put to you I shall say many things which may be familiar to many, yet I myself feel whenever I re-read them, a new way of admiration, a new sense of reverence for that mighty Arabian teacher." Annie Besant, The Life and Teachings of Muhammad (Madras, 1932), p. 4. B. Others claim that the noble Prophet (peace be upon him) indulged in child-abuse when he married Aisha at her young age Let scrutinise this allegation... Definition of Child Abuse: Child Abuse, also called CRUELTY TO CHILDREN, the wilful and unjustifiable infliction of pain and suffering on children. The term can denote the use of inordinate physical violence; unjustifiable verbal abuse; the failure to furnish proper shelter, nourishment, medical treatment, or emotional support; incest; other cases of sexual molestation or rape; and the making of child pornography. Frequently described by the medical profession as the "battered-child syndrome," abusive treatment of children is almost universally proscribed by criminal statutes. Child abuse can have serious future consequences for the victims involved. Delays in physical growth, impaired language and cognitive abilities, and problems in personality development, learning, and behaviour are common following instances of child abuse or neglect. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1998 Comments: None of the criteria of child-abuse applies to the noble life of the Prophet (pbuh). There is no single incident of any infliction of pain and suffering by the prophet on Aisha or any other human being for that matter. Neither any instance of verbal or sexual abuse can be concluded from the relationship of the prophet with Aisha (r.a.) or any of his wives. An abused child can have serious future consequences...delayed physical growth, impaired language..learning and behaviour...etc (above definition). As one examines the chaste life of Aisha (r.a.), her personality, physical, mental and spiritual development are all contrary to that of an abused child. In fact through the Prophet's marriage and his guidance to Aisha, history testifies that she should be labelled not as an abused child but as a 'blessed child'. After analysing and refuting the accusations against the noble character of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the only viable alternative left with us is: C. The Prophet married Aisha for the benefit of Islam and Humanity Lets analyse... 1. The Prophet married Aisha primarily for three reasons: a. To reinforce the friendly relations already existing with Abu Bakr (his closest companion). b. To educate and train Aisha for the purposes of Islam. c. To utilise her capabilities for the sake of Islam. 2. Her Marriage with the prophet was a Wahy (Divine Revelation). She, herself relates from the Prophet. "He said, 'I saw you in dreams three times. The angel brought you to me and you were clad in white silk. He (the angel) said that it was your consort and he (angel) showed me by opening your face. You are just like that..." Sahih Muslim, Vol.2, p. 285. 3. Aisha (r.a.) was born after her parents had embraced Islam. Therefore, she was free from the defilement of polytheism right from her birth. 4. In her youth, already known for her striking beauty and her formidable memory, she came under the loving care and attention of the Prophet himself. As his wife and close companion she acquired from him knowledge and insight such as no woman has ever acquired. Aisha lived on almost fifty years after the passing away of the Prophet. She had been his wife for a decade. Much of this time was spent in learning and acquiring knowledge of the two most important sources of God's guidance, the Qur'an and the Sunnah of His Prophet. Aisha (r.a.) was one of the three wives (the other two being Hafsa (r.a.) and Umm Salama (r.a.) who memorised the Revelation. Like Hafsa (r.a.), she had her own script of the Qur'an written after the Prophet had died. So far as the Hadith or sayings of the Prophet is concerned, Aisha (r.a.) is one of four persons (the others being Abu Hurayra, Abdullah ibn Umar, and Anas ibn Malik) who transmitted more than two thousand sayings. From her, 2210 Hadith have come, out of which 174 Hadith are commonly agreed upon by both Bukhari and Muslim. Many of her transmissions pertain to some of the most intimate aspects of personal behaviour which only someone in Aisha's position could have learnt. What is most important is that her knowledge of Hadith was passed on in written form by at least three persons including her nephew Urwah who became one of the greatest scholars among the generation after the Companions. It is the claim of the Scholars of Islam that without her, half of the Ilm-I-Hadith [knowledge, understanding of the Hadith (and Islam)] would have perished. 5. Many of the learned companions of the Prophet and their followers benefited from Aishah's knowledge. Abu Musa al-Ash'ari once said: "If we companions of the Messenger of God had any difficulty on a matter, we asked Aisha about it." "Yahya related to me from Malik from Yahya ibn Said from Said ibn al-Musayyab that Abu Musa al-Ash'ari came to Aisha, the wife of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and said to her, "The disagreement of the companions in a matter which I hate to bring before you has distressed me." She said, "What is that? You did not ask your mother about it, so ask me." He said, "A man penetrates his wife, but becomes listless and does not ejaculate. "She said, "When the circumcised part passes the circumcised part ghusl is obligatory." Abu Musa added, "I shall never ask anyone about this after you." Al-Muwatta of Imam Malik, Hadith 2.75. Arwa Bin Zubair says, "I did not find anyone more proficient [than Aisha (r.a.)] in the knowledge of the Holy Qur'an, the Commandments of Halal (lawful) and Haram (prohibited), Ilmul-Ansab and Arabic poetry. That is why, even senior companions of the Prophet used to consult Aisha (r.a.) in resolving intricate issued". Ibn Qayyim and Ibn Sa'ad, Jala-ul-Afham, vol. 2, p. 26. Abu Musa al-Ash'ari says: "Never had we (the companions) had any difficulty for the solution of which we approached Aisha and did not get some useful information from her". Sirat-I-Aisha, on the authority of Trimidhi, p. 163. 6. As a teacher she had a clear and persuasive manner of speech and her power of oratory has been described in superlative terms by al-Ahnaf who said: "I have heard speeches of Abu Bakr and Umar, Uthman and Ali and the Khulafa up to this day, but I have not heard speech more persuasive and more beautiful from the mouth of any person than from the mouth of Aisha." The Prophet said, "The superiority of 'Aisha to other ladies is like the superiority of Tharid (i.e. meat and bread dish) to other meals. Many men reached the level of perfection, but no woman reached such a level except Mary, the daughter of Imran and Asia, the wife of Pharaoh." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith, Narrated by Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari Hadith 4.643. Musa Ibn Talha (r.a.) says, "I did not see anyone more eloquent than Aisha (r.a.)" Mustadrak of Hakim, vol.4, p.11. 7. Men and women came from far and wide to benefit from her knowledge. Aisha's great interest in the study of the Qur'an is understandable. She was an eye-witness to a number of revelations and had therefore a clear idea of the circumstances in which they were revealed. It was on her bed alone (and no other consort's) that the Prophet received Wahy (Divine Revelations) several times. This helped her in interpreting the verses. 8. At the time of the Prophet's death, the Prophet's head was on her lap. It was in her quarters that the Prophet was buried. The life of Aisha (R) is a proof that a woman can be far more learned than men and that she can be the teacher of scholars and experts. Her life is also a proof that a woman can exert influence over men and women and provide them with inspiration and leadership. Aisha (R) is a continuing inspiration and role model to today's youth who are diligently searching for an example amongst the pop stars, movie actresses and sports stars. May the memory of her's live forever in the heart of the Muslim Ummah and may Allah grant her the highest abode in Paradise...Ameen.
and conclusion:!!! Conclusion It was the aforementioned qualities of Aisha (r.a.) and the Prophet's guidance in moulding these capabilities for the service of Islam, were the main reasons, why the Prophet Married young Aisha (r.a.), and not the perverted reasons brought forth by misguided orientalists. Muslims invite all sincere humans to study the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon) in the light of the authentic sources of the Qur'an and the Sunnah (exemplary sayings and deeds of the Prophet) and judge for themselves where the truth lies. Indeed, by recognising the truth of Islam as the final and complete Guidance sent by our Creator can humanity find lasting peace in this world and a means of salvation from the hell fire in the hereafter. "I have studied him - the wonderful man and in my opinion far from being an anti-Christ, he must be called the Saviour of Humanity. I believe that if a man like him were to assume the dictatorship of the modern world, he would succeed in solving its problems in a way that would bring it the much needed peace and happiness: I have prophesied about the faith of Muhammad that it would be acceptable to the Europe of tomorrow as it is beginning to be acceptable to the Europe of today." George Bernard Shaw, The Genuine Islam, vol. 1, no. 81936. Though, the Prophet is not among us in his flesh, but his exemplary life has been preserved for all humanity to follow. When Truth comes Falsehood disappears, Islam came, now Shirk (polytheism) must clear. Welcome to Islam... Sabeel Ahmed 29 April 1998. ----------------------------- [Currently, he is the co-chairman of the Da'wa Committee and Board of Director at the Muslim Community Center, Illinois. A student of Ahmed Deedat and now works for the 1-800-662-islam hotline of ICNA. His main interest is in comparative religion.)
Thats no response to my post its just a cut and paste of a earlier cut and paste. Its interesting that first you said aisha was 17 then when your given the haddith that show clearly she was 6 you find excuses or are given excuses for having sex with children and you accept them because you seem unable to think for yourself.
oh, stop it. the Prophet (sallalahu alihi wasalaam) married women to protect and care for them, not to abuse them. honestly, if you knew anything about his life and character I can't imagine why it could be so difficult to understand this. you're trying to create arguments where none are justified.
she was six years old he was 54 he died when she was 18 and she lived the rest of her life alone as he had made it a rule that his wives were not allowed to remarry . how exactly did that protect or care for her its clear from the haddith that aisha was pre-pubescent when mohammed started having sex with her how would having sex with a child that hadnt started having periods protect her here is a list of ages that girls start puberty around the world http://www.mum.org/worldmen.jpg the haddith says she married mohammed when she was six and consumated the marriage when she was 9 she still had her dolls with her several haddith mention the dolls and they are important because they add to the evidence that she was pre-pubescent because of the rulings against images of living things . Tabari IX:131 “My mother came to me while I was being swung on a swing between two branches and got me down. My nurse took over and wiped my face with some water and started leading me. When I was at the door she stopped so I could catch my breath. I was brought in while Muhammad was sitting on a bed in our house. My mother made me sit on his lap. The other men and women got up and left. The Prophet consummated his marriage with me in my house when I was nine years old. Neither a camel nor a sheep was slaughtered on behalf of me.” Narrated Aisha: "The Prophet engaged me when I was a girl of six (years). We went to Medina and stayed at the home of Bani-al-Harith bin Khazraj. Then I got ill and my hair fell down. Later on my hair grew (again) and my mother, Um Ruman, came to me while I was playing in a swing with some of my girl friends. She called me, and I went to her, not knowing what she wanted to do to me. She caught me by the hand and made me stand at the door of the house. I was breathless then, and when my breathing became Alright, she took some water and rubbed my face and head with it. Then she took me into the house. There in the house I saw some Ansari women who said, "Best wishes and Allah's Blessing and a good luck." Then she entrusted me to them and they prepared me (for the marriage). Unexpectedly Allah's Apostle came to me in the forenoon and my mother handed me over to him, and at that time I was a girl of nine years of age. (Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar), Volume 5, Book 58, Number 234)" Possession of Dolls By Little Girls On the authority of Aisha (RA), that she said: The Messenger of Allah (SAW) returned from the battle of Tabook or Khaibar (the narrator of the hadith was in doubt about whether he was told "Tabook or Khaibar."). There was a curtain covering her 'sahwah' (chamber or small room in front of the house). The wind blew a side of the curtain and uncovered Aisha's dolls. He (SAW) said: What is this, O Aisha? She said: My dolls. The he (SAW) saw amongst them a horse with two wings from scraps of cloth. He (SAW) said: What is this which I see amongst them (amongst the dolls)? She said: A horse. He asked: What is upon it? She said: Two wings. He (SAW) asked (in astonishment): A horse with two wings? She said: Didn't you hear that Sulaiman (Solomon - AS) had horses with wings? She said: Then he (SAW) laughed until I saw his molar teeth. [Abu Daawood, An-Nasaa'iee as-Sunan al-Kubraa, Albani (ra) says the chain of narrators of an-Nasaa'ee is authentic (Saheeh). As for the chain of narrators of Abu Daawood, Albani (ra) has also declared it to be authentic (saheeh)] Shaykh Muhammad Shams al-Haqq al-'Adheem Aabaadee, in his Sharh (explanation) of Sunan Abu Daawood, says: This hadith and the one before it (Hadith #20) is used as an evidence of permissibility of possession of dolls and toys for the purpose of little girls playing with them. This (permission) is a special exception from the general prohibition of possession of images (suwar). This position has been stated with certainty by al-Qaadee 'Iyaad, and he has quoted it as the opinion of the Jumhoor (Majority of Scholars). He also said that the Jumhoor has allowed the sale of toys (dolls) for little girls, in order to train and prepare them from childhood for their household affairs and the raising of their children.
you could also look at the 17 year old that mohammed killed her entire family and then married her, but I suppose thats protecting her if you had a 17 year old sister how about I kill you and all her relatives and then marry her ,I bet she would really like to marry the in mohammeds case the old man that killed her entire family .
are you insane man? where did u get those fake informations? if you are not sure, dont say bs you saw him killin her family?
Peace to all readers! PART-1 ----------- 1= Nine year age of hadhrat Aisha (r.a) is not proved to be said by the blessed holy prophet himself. 2= Neither any revelation mentions that age. 3= Neither many continued-mentions are present about this. Just copied from one narrator. 4= People in Arab did not use calendars, years and dates as we use today since they were unlettered. Thus 2 or 3 years could be added or neglected here and there. 5= Just for supposition: if each day and year was counted and she was 9, even then no wise man can still object because modern researchers have shown that girls may reach adulthood at age of 9. [ http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FSZ/is_n1_v24/ai_n18607677 ] But some even conceived at age 7. [http://www.snopes.com/pregnant/medina.asp] . (pre 7) Doctors have witnessed such cases. In India, many people have seen such cases . [Benefited from writings (Fateh Masih)of Ahmadiyya promised-in-all-religions reformer. w.alislam.org] =============================================================== PART-2 --------- Before Hardwicke's Marriage Act of 1753 there was no lower legal age of marriage, except during the 1650's when it was 16 for men and 14 for women. ... www.british-genealogy.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-1969.html ------------- English common law, and early American law : In the early 1800's fathers could contract their daughters to marriage as early as age 12 and there was no consent on her part. Boys had to be 14 before they could enter into a marriage contract. http://www.123helpme.com/preview.asp?id=42079 =============================================================== PART-3 ----------- Age and marriage Is a major age difference always destructive in a marriage? Answer by a OronD = Sure it is not..... love, understanding, sensitivity, friendship, honesty and "brains" are much more stronger than a major gap in the ages.... There are young people who are matured and there are old people that are still childish.... I know personally several couples with big differences in their ages and they live in love and harmony...... Answer by a Rosie= Certainly and definitely not. There was a middle age high school teacher in our neighborhood who married one of his 12th grade students. They raised a beautiful family together. Of course he passed away much before her but had a beautiful life together. Remember Justice William O. Douglas and House Speaker Sam Rayburn. But the partner must be prepared to accept the infirmities of old age. http://yedda.com/questions/Age_marriage_differences_8628461771617/ =============================================================== PART-4 ---------- Wisdom of blessed Holy Prophet’s marriages in the eyes of a scholar: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Professor Vaglieri has observed (An Interpretation of Islam, pp. 67,68): Enemies of Islam have insisted in depicting Muhammad as a sensual individual and a dissolute man, trying to find in his marriages evidence of a weak character not consistent with his mission. They refuse to take into consideration the fact that during those years of his life when by nature the sexual urge is strongest, although he lived in a society like that of the Arabs, where the institution of marriage was almost non-existent, where polygamy was the rule, and where divorce was very easy indeed, he was married to one woman alone, Khadija, who was much older than himself, and that for twenty-five years he was her faithful, loving husband. Only when she died and when he was already more than fifty years old did he marry again and more than once. Each of these marriages had a social or political reason, for he wanted through the women he married to honour pious women, or to establish marriage relations with other clans and tribes for the purpose of opening the way for the propagation of Islam. With the sole exception of Aisha, he married women who were neither virgins, nor young nor beautiful. Was this sensuality? http://www.alislam.org/library/books/muhammad_seal_of_the_prophets/chapter_15.html =============================================================== PART-5 ----------- After his claim of Unity of God, blessed holy prophet Muhammad’s well-wishers began to harbour ill for him. He braved such hardships which are beyond a pretender and imposter to suffer through. He started his life as a powerless, helpless, unlettered, and unaided orphan. He brought the message of God and succeeded against great nations of world who had plentitude of financial, military, and intellectual means. He brought forth resplendent education with conclusive arguments, irrefutable proofs which dumb-founded every opponent. To excel the whole world in wisdom, knowledge and strength, can this be accomplished without the help of God. ------ Statistically it is provable that his message flourished during peace years. Only after great sufferings of 13-long years, he was allowed by God for self defence but with lot of restrictions. Striving for excellence in morals is the prime jihad in Islam. ----- STATISTICS: 1) War waged on muslims in 2nd year of migration of holy prophet at BADAR. Muslims were 313 versus 1000 opponents. 2) war waged on muslims on 3rd year of migration at OHAD. Muslims were 700 versus 3000 opponents. 3) 6th year of migration peace truce of no-war between muslims and opponents at HUDABIYA. Peace message was spread. 4))) Muslims came to Makka in 10,000 . ==( RESULT )== during wars progress was slow but in peace, message of love to God and love to Humanity fast spread. ============================================== PART-6 ----------- More about holy prophet Muhammad ( peace and blessings of Allah on him) in www.alislam.org ===============================================================
