The young marriage of Aisha (r.a)

At the time of the Prophet ([Gods] blessing and [His] peace be upon him) it was common in the Arabic society to have girls married very early, when they were actually still children. However the marriage was not fulfilled. After some time, after they have grown up, they could decide, if the marriage would be fulfilled or not. In case that the woman decided against it, the marriage was broke up before it was fulfilled.

The Meccans were very keen on blaming the Prophet ([Gods] blessing and [His] peace be upon him). What could have been better than having the opportunity to proof that the Prophet ([Gods] blessing and [His] peace be upon him) was a child abuser? But they did not do so. This is a plausible evident for the fact that the marriage of Aisha (r.a) was within the usual norm accepted by society.

Source: Islam-Kiosk.ch

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