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Originally Posted by DynaSpain
neither is incest  |
neither is the claim that mother Mary didn't sleep around and was actually a virgin
but hey if we believe that we should be left alone so should we leave others alone who believe in what we don't believe in.
By the way, wasn't incest since Ayesha's father wasn't Muhammad's blood-brother but a sincere follower who he called brother (common among muslims).
Muslims believe Muhammad had his reasons other than pedophilia for marrying Ayesha (mind pedophiles wouldn't maary a woman 15 years older than himself like Muhammad did at 25 and then stayed happily married for next 25 years til his 1st wife died). neways, here're are some discussion from another forum:
It is admitted by all scholars that A'isha occupies a prominent place amongst the most distinguished traditionists and hundreds of traditions are recorded as having been reported by her from the mouth of the Prophet. She was often consulted on theological and juridical subjects.
That shows why the Prophet under Divine inspiration was eager to accept A' isha into his harem at that age. No other person could have proved that useful for his Mission.
So in this marriage with A'isha there was a desire to cement the bonds of friendship with Abu Bakr as well as the desire for propagating the teachings of Islam, particularly delicate matters relating to women folk.
It appears that the Holy Prophet must have noticed early the precocious nature of A'isha. So in this marriage with A'isha nothing of the sensual was involved.