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The status of several of Muhammad's wives is disputed by scholars. Maria al-Qibtiyya may have been a slave, a freed slave, or a wife. Aisha was six or seven years old when betrothed to Muhammad. She stayed in her parents' home until the age of nine, when the marriage was consummated.
Originally posted by kangjia57
Dont you think we were better of on the previous thread? I mean it didnt make sense of creating a new one?
Originally posted by Grenade
Was Muhammad a real Prophet of God or using the name of God to forward his political and military ambitions?
Originally posted by Grenade
Are all Muslims potential extremists?
Originally posted by Grenade
Does the Qur'an promote peace or war in the name of God?
Originally posted by Grenade
Was the Prophet Muhammad a noble and honourable man or a war mongering dictator with a fetish for children?
Originally posted by Grenade
Is it a lack of education and economic growth in some Islamic states which leads to constant protests and riots or simply a flaw within the teachings of Muhammad?
Originally posted by Grenade
Are Muslims justified by taking a defensive stance over every little insult to their Prophet?
Originally posted by Grenade
Should Islam be modernised and adapt to Western Culture if Muslims themselves wish to integrate into our Countries?
Originally posted by Grenade
I would like to start the debate by voicing my opinion that Muhammad's marraige to a 6 year old girl at the age of 50+ is incredibly ignorant for a man who seemingly has heard the word of God. My basis for this is that surely an almighty God could see past 6th century customs and traditions and advise Muhammad that taking children into his bed at his age is not a noble practice.
SARIYYAH OF ?UMAYR IBN ?ADI
Then (occurred) the sariyyah of Umayr ibn ?Adi Ibn Kharashah al-Khatmi against ?Asma Bint Marwan, of Banu Umayyah Ibn Zayd, when five nights had remained from the month of Ramadan, in the beginning of the nineteenth month from the hijrah of the Apostle of Allah, may Allah bless him. ?Asma was the wife of Yazid Ibn Zayd Ibn Hisn al-Khatmi. She used to revile Islam, offend the Prophet and instigate the (people) against him. She composed verses. ?Umayr Ibn ?Adi came to her in the night and entered her house. Her children were sleeping around her. There was one whom she was suckling. He searched her with his hand because he was blind, and separated the child from her. He thrust his sword in her chest till it pierced upto her back. Then he offered the morning prayers with the Prophet, may Allah bless him, at al-Madinah. The Apostle of Allah, may Allah bless him, said to him: Have you slain the daughter of Marwan? He said: Yes. Is there something more for me to do? He said: No. Two goats will butt together about her. This was the word that was first heard from the Apostle of Allah, may Allah bless him. The Apostle of Allah, may Allah bless him, called ?Umayr, basir (the seeing).
Originally posted by Grenade
To me this account shows that Muhammad ordered murder in defence of his reputation. Not self defence as has been stated. Does this event not contradict his own teachings as to the use of violence?
Originally posted by Odium
reply to post by Grenade
They do not need to. Many Muslims fit perfectly into Western society. When you read what they can and can’t do, there aren’t any real problems as long as Western cultures bother to respect them and treat them as Muslims.
Such as say a meeting, you don’t hold it in a pub if you know someone who is Islamic is going to be there. The same as you don’t hold it there if you knew one of your employees is a recovering alcoholic.