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  • #61
    Originally posted by Dust View Post
    If something has a double-standard it means that it is flawed, correct? If so, then why do Muslims adhere to Islam?
    A woman can marry a non-muslim provided he converts into Islam....most of the cases this doesn't happen... its the women who convert into the religion o ft he husband...if the man converts to Islam then Its permissible...nothing to do with the gender issue....its only Islam, that treated women equally to men before any other religion did.....if there is some inequality then there is some valid reason behind it.....

    dont talk about Double standards in Islam and Islam being flawed...it a very straight and clear religion....

    its the people interpret it wrongly and mould it to suit them the best....so followers can be flawed not islam....

    Dust friend, u need to read a lot before you pass some comments like Islam being flawed....read the translation of the Quran... u will get all ur answers...here there are not much experts to give u the right answer to your and questions of others which are often asked.....

    what religion do u belong to???? if u dont mind answering?????

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    • #62
      ^ I think he wants to put words in people's mouth!

      Marrying non-Muslims: the legal ruling

      Answered by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

      Question:


      Could someone from amongst your group (Please) put together a reply that gives the reasons why our young women may not marry outside Islam and send it to the gentleman (also covering his question). Please keep me in copy as I am interested in forwarding it to a young Muslim friend who is 'marrying' an Irish Catholic man who refuses to convert to Islam.


      Answer:






      In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,

      Inter-marriage between Muslims and non-Muslims is something that has been clearly prohibited in the Qur�an and Sunnah, thus not permissible in any way. The only exception to this general rule is the marriage of Muslim men with Christian and Jewish girls, and that also with certain conditions.

      Allah Most High says:

      �Do not marry unbelieving women until they believe. A slave woman who believes is better than an unbelieving woman, even though if she attracts you. And not marry (your girls) to unbelievers until they believe. A man slave who believes is better than an unbeliever, even though if he attracts you. Unbelievers do (but) beckon you to the fire but Allah beckons by His grace to the garden (of bliss) and forgiveness, and makes His signs clear to mankind; that they may receive admonition�. (al-Baqarah, 221).

      The above verse of the Holy Qur�an along with many other statements of the Qur�an and Sunnah clearly mention the impermissibility of Muslims marrying non-Muslims. Therefore, a marriage between a Muslim and someone from another religion will not be lawful or even valid according to Islam. The exception, however, is mentioned in the following verse:

      �(Lawful unto you in marriage are chaste women who are believers and chaste women among the people of the book�. (al-Ma�idah, 5).

      Thus, it would be permissible, in principle, for Muslim men to marry women from the people of the book (ahl al-Kitab) namely Christian and Jewish girls. However, this is also subjected to certain conditions, as will be mentioned later.

      The reason behind this is that, marital relationships demand mutual love, affection and intimacy and without this, the purpose of marriage is left unfulfilled. If such close relationship of love and intimacy is established with a non-Muslim, it may emotionally incline a Muslim towards disbelief (kufr) or, at least, the abhorrence of Kufr and Shirk may not remain in the heart. Consequently, it may lead one to disbelief and eventually the fire of Hell. This is why Allah Almighty said towards the end of the verse of Surah al-Baqarah quoted above:

      �Unbelievers do (but) beckon you to the fire but Allah beckons by His grace to the garden (of bliss) and forgiveness, and makes His signs clear to mankind; that they may receive admonition�. ( 221). (See: Ma�arif al-Qur�an, 1/ 540).

      Therefore, the fear that a Muslim man or woman may well be affected with his/her partner�s religion, thus go on to a path that leads to the fire of hell, is the main cause for this prohibition. Hence, a Muslim woman will not be allowed whatsoever to marry anyone besides a Muslim man, and even if she did, the marriage will not be valid in Islam. Similarly, a Muslim man will not be allowed to marry any non-Muslim girl, such as a Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, or any other non-Muslim woman. However, it will be permissible for him to marry a Christian or a Jewish girl. This is explained in the following section.

      Marrying Christian and Jewish girls

      As stated previously, Islam has allowed Muslim men to marry women from the people of the book (ahl al-Kitab). This permission is explicitly mentioned in the verse of the Qur�an already quoted:

      �(Lawful unto you in marriage are chaste women who are believers and chaste women among the people of the book�. (al-Ma�idah, 5).

      However, there are certain points that need to be taken into consideration here:

      Firstly, the exception of Christian and Jewish girls is because the difference in belief between the people of the book and Muslims is relatively lesser and lighter as compared with other non-Muslims. They are all monotheistic religions and known as the Abrahamic faiths. The basic difference between Islam and the other two religions is the belief in the last Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace). Therefore, the fear and danger of corruptibility is less as compared to marrying with women from other faiths, thus Islam gave this permission for Muslim men to marry Christian and Jewish girls.

      A question may arise here, that if the difference between Muslims and people of the book is considered to be lighter as compared to other faiths, then why is it unlawful for Muslim girls to marry Christian and Jewish men?

      The answer to this question is that, women are somewhat weak and emotional by nature. Then the husband has been given a caretaking and controlling role over the wife. As such, it is very likely that the Muslim wife may fall prey and become impressed with her husband�s faith. The chances of the husband becoming affected by his wife�s faith are remote, thus the difference between the two situations is clear.

      Moreover, by marrying a Christian or a Jewish man, the status of the Muslim wife would be affected, for the wife normally takes the nationality and status given by her husband�s law. A Christian or a Jewish woman marrying a Muslim man would be expected eventually to accept Islam, while the possibility of a Muslim woman changing her faith to that of her husband is very likely. Therefore, only Muslim men were given this permission of marrying with women from the people of the book.

      Secondly, women who are Christians and Jews merely by name, and do not really believe in any religion, like a large number of people in the west, cannot be termed as people of the book (ahl al-Kitab). They are atheist in reality and it will not be permissible for Muslim men to marry them.

      Therefore, one must first make sure that the woman is truly a believing Christian or Jew, and then consider contracting marriage with them.

      Thirdly, it should be remembered that the meaning of the permission of marrying Christian and Jewish women is simply that, if a marriage contract was performed with them, it would be valid according to Islam and the children born out of this wedlock will be considered legitimate.

      However, there are various narrations that establish its undesirability. A Muslim man is advised in the Hadith to select a life partner who fully observes the injunctions of Islam, so that she becomes a means of attaining piety. If that is the case, then marrying Christian and Jewish girls would be disliked.

      This is the reason why Sayyiduna Umar ibn al-Khattab (Allah be pleased with him) prevented many such marriages in his lifetime because of what he had seen of the corruption that resulted in Iraq and Syria. (See: Muhammad ibn al-Hasan, Kitab al-Athar).

      Finally, this permission is only when one is confident that he himself or his children will not be affected by this marriage. In the early days, Muslims were duly equipped with adequate Islamic knowledge and an unshaken commitment towards their religion. As such, there was no risk of the husband being affected by his wife�s religion. Rather, the wife would see the glory of Islam, thus enter into the fold of Islam.

      Therefore, if a Muslim male is confident that marriage with a Christian or Jewish girl will have no affect on his and his children�s Islamic identity and commitment, then there is no bar against such marriages. However, if he is not so confident, he must avoid entering into such marriages.

      And Allah knows best

      Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
      Darul Iftaa, Leicester, UK

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      • #63
        Originally posted by Qrratugai View Post
        Yes, that's a huge double standard -- and not the only one.
        Originally posted by Dust View Post
        If something has a double-standard it means that it is flawed, correct? If so, then why do Muslims adhere to Islam?
        Originally posted by spogmai shaglay View Post
        A woman can marry a non-muslim provided he converts into Islam....most of the cases this doesn't happen... its the women who convert into the religion o ft he husband...if the man converts to Islam then Its permissible...nothing to do with the gender issue....its only Islam, that treated women equally to men before any other religion did.....if there is some inequality then there is some valid reason behind it.....

        dont talk about Double standards in Islam and Islam being flawed...it a very straight and clear religion....

        its the people interpret it wrongly and mould it to suit them the best....so followers can be flawed not islam....

        Dust friend, u need to read a lot before you pass some comments like Islam being flawed....read the translation of the Quran... u will get all ur answers...here there are not much experts to give u the right answer to your and questions of others which are often asked.....

        what religion do u belong to???? if u dont mind answering?????
        The irony of your post. I can't help but to feel saddened that you have not even bothered to see the context of my post, but have the audacity to tell me to "read." Pathetic, wouldn't you say so?

        The above quotes show the context of my post.

        Further, have you read the Quran? If so, explain to me why a woman can't marry a non-Muslim whereas a man can.

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        • #64
          Originally posted by Feroza_Banu View Post
          ^ I think he wants to put words in people's mouth!
          It's pathetic and absurd what you are accusing me of. Do you even bother reading the context. Or you just self-righteous that you get it all revealed to you.

          It is no wonder people leave Islam. Look how ridiculous your approach is.


          The post you have posted does not explain from the Quran why only a man can marry a non-Muslim. Have you even read your own scripture? From the looks of it you are just regurgitating whatever mama bird is shoving down your throat.

          The member Qrratugai is pretty honest in that she has found a double-standard of sorts.

          Oh let me guess? I have to read the Quran, in full, to understand the Quran. I have news for you. I probably know more Quran than you. I have studied it pretty good. Can you honestly answer that you have read and studied the Quran, or do you simply, the like of your fellow Muslims, follow whatever your scholar says. I will take a wild guess and say the latter.

          I have tried to stand up for you people against the likes of Baygham, but people like yourself are proving him correct.
          Last edited by Guest; 09-14-2010, 04:22 PM.

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          • #65
            I see we have both appreciated her post.

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            • #66
              I have studied the Quran. I have learnt is that there is a point where you have to simply accept the restrictions for fact value. The only reason why perhaps it is not a double-standard of sorts is perhaps our lack of understanding and comprehending fully the nature of man.

              I find religion to be an interesting puzzle. It keeps you on your toes.

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              • #67
                Originally posted by Qrratugai View Post
                I have posted my views on this same topic in this same thread ... previous pages. The MOST important thing you must know is that the Quran never tells women they can't marry Jews or Christians;
                Among the previous responses to this:

                Originally posted by Qrratugai View Post
                The Quran says that to both men and women, that do NOT marry disbelievers/unbelievers/kufffars. However, the Quran does not consider Christians and Jews kuffars or disbelievers at all.
                Jews and Christians are certainly kafirs (disbelievers). They disbelieve in the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and they disbelieve in the Qur'an. How can they disbelieve and not be considered disbelievers? That's a very strange thing to say.

                The Qur'an Majid says: "Whoso desires another religion than Islam, it shall not be accepted of him; in the next world he shall be among the losers" (3:85). And it says: "Lo! those who disbelieve, among the People of the Scripture and the idolaters, will abide in fire of hell. They are the worst of created beings" (98:6).

                Originally posted by Qrratugai View Post
                For example, there's nothing in verse 2:221 that says, "Don't marry your daughters off to ..." but yet, that's how it's translated! The original text only says, "Do not marry . . ."
                Do you know the difference between "wa la tankihu" and "wa la tunkihu"?

                Muslims are prohibited from marrying non-Muslims:
                Do not marry unbelieving women (idolaters), until they believe: A slave woman who believes is better than an unbelieving woman, even though she allures you. Nor marry (your girls) to unbelievers until they believe: A man slave who believes is better than an unbeliever, even though he allures you. Unbelievers do (but) beckon you to the Fire. But God beckons by His Grace to the Garden (of bliss) and forgiveness, and makes His Signs clear to mankind: That they may celebrate His praise. (2:221)
                The only exception to this prohibition is a Muslim man's marriage to a Jewish or Christian woman, and it has conditions. That permission is given by another verse in the Qur'an. But marriage between a Muslim woman and a non-Muslim man (Jew, Christian, or other) is prohibited by the Qur'an and Sunna. Another verse in the Qur'an says:
                O ye who believe! When believing women come unto you as fugitives, examine them. Allah is Best Aware of their faith. Then, if ye know them for true believers, send them not back unto the disbelievers. They are not lawful for them (the disbelievers), nor are they (the disbelievers) lawful for them. And give them (the disbelievers) that which they have spent (upon them). And it is no sin for you to marry such women when ye have given them their dues. And hold not to the ties of disbelieving women; and ask for (the return of) that which ye have spent; and let them (the disbelievers) ask for that which they have spent. That is the judgment of Allah. He judgeth between you. Allah is Knower, Wise. (60:10)
                These, brothers and sisters, are the dangers of the "Do it yourself" approach. Reading translations and other books does not qualify one to interpret primary texts and deduce legal rulings. Our duty as non-scholars is to follow qualified scholarship. The schools of law (madhhabs) have been a source of guidance for Muslims for more than a thousand years. The greatest minds of Islam have contributed to the formation of these schools, and the vast majority of the umma has agreed on them as valid sources of sacred law.
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                • #68
                  Originally posted by Jasmine
                  I think its our lack of understand and I hope she can further elaborate.


                  Yes, for my sake too.

                  I am very fascinated with Islam. I find that I am able to logically click with the religion. I find myself defending Islam more that Atheism. I just find that it is not healthy to speak about Islam to the people in mosques or to those who just follow it blindly. The only answer they have is read the Quran. Well, I have news for you. I have read it and that is why I am asking you a question. They don't have the answer to some of my questions and in turn accuse of me of causing disorder. I love to discuss it with people outside of the realm of the mosque or people who study the Quran. For some reason, they are more tolerant.

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                  • #69
                    Mujib,

                    The only exception to this prohibition is a Muslim man's marriage to a Jewish or Christian woman, and it has conditions.
                    what are the conditions?

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                    • #70
                      @ Dust: Na, I refuse to believe anything's wrong with the religion itself. As a student of Islamic hermeneutics (interpretations, especially comparative interpretations - classical to contemporary), I cannot accept the often illogical arguments of immortals we have respected as scholars for centuries. Almost none of them make sense, almost all of them lived between 9th - 14th centuries, and it's not the Quran's Islam that we follow today; it is the Islam of our classical male translators and interpreters of the Quran and transmitters of hadiths. I don't have anything against them personally, of course, but it's only that much of their reasoning has no place in contemporary societies.

                      So, to your concern that if there's a double standard, it means something's wrong with the religion, I'd say no, not in my opinion. As I've pointed out time and again, there's nothing in the QURAN that says a Muslim woman can't marry a Jew or Christian the way a Muslim man can marry a Jew or Christian. But it's something in the understanding of our male scholars. And as much as I respect them for the role they've played in shaping Muslim ideology, nothing they've said about women is derived from the Quran. My focus is the Quran, and the Quran tells both women AND men not to marry disbelievers until they believe. In fact, if you know Arabic, please check out verse 2:221 and look at the translations! Don't you see something wrong with it? It's translated to make women passive objects rather than active subjects. And this is not the only verse they've dealt with this misogynistically; there are many others... rather, almost all of the verse that deal with women!

                      @ Jasmine:
                      It's simple. Name ONE female interpreter of the Quran. I'm not talking about Aisha; neither am I talking about anyone directly related to the Prophet or any of his companions. I'm talking about Muslim female interpreters of the Quran in general. We've had thousands of male interpreters; why no women?

                      As I said in my post, it's all about power and authority. Tribal societies are stuffed with double standards, and the Arab one was never an exception. MEN can do whatever they want, but women can't. Men can marry whomever they want, but women can't.

                      Classical interpreters of the Quran agreed that women must not marry non-Muslim men, no matter what -- not even Jews and Christians. Why would they do this? Simple: It was perfectly okay in their time to say such a thing, since women were accepted as inferior beings universally.

                      They have no basis for this argument other than declaring the Jews and Christians disbelievers, which is wrong because the Quran tells men specifically not to marry disbelieving women until they believe. How then are they to marry Christian and Jewish women? (@ Mujib, this is in response to your comment that Jews/Christians are disbelievers and that's why women can't marry them. But oh remember -- Muslim men aren't allowed to marry disbelievers either, according to Quranic verse 2:221. How are we to deal with this, then?) That is to say, is verse 2:221 abrogated, or canceled out, by the verse that forbids BOTH men and women from marrying disbelievers? I long for someone to explain this to me, and I've read much into this and no one has explained it (I'm talking about scholarly, academic works, not lay people's comments, although that'd work as well, as I'm desperate to understand.)

                      The bottom line remains: The Quran specifically allows Muslim men to marry from the People of the Book (Jews/Christians), but it never disallows women from doing so, just as it never specifically says they can either. As I said before, neglecting to permit dose not necessarily mean forbiddance.

                      One side argues that if God permitted Muslim women to marry Jews and Christians, He would have specifically said so, just like He did for men. The other side argues that if God forbid Muslim women from marrying Jews and Christians, He would have said so -- using the same terms that He uses for men TO marry them if they want.

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                      • #71
                        Originally posted by Dust View Post
                        Mujib,
                        what are the conditions?
                        I'm interested to know those conditions as well -- and I need the Quran to tell me what those are.

                        Turns out, though, that the Jewish and Christian women that Muslim men are allowed to marry MUST be chaste. But then, the Quran tells ALL chaste Muslims to marry chaste people and all non-chaste Muslims to marry non-chaste Muslims. So that's nothing new, is it? It's not really a condition, if you ask me.

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                        • #72
                          Originally posted by Jasmine
                          I see so where do most of these Mullahs and how do they reach the conclusion that we women cant marry non-Muslims? Based on what and doesn't that same evidence apply to men as well?
                          The same evidence does apply to men -- but don't you dare let a Muslim "scholar" hear you say that. I'm not kidding. This whole "Let's go back to the ORIGINAL source to find out what our rights are as humans, as women, as Muslims" is a recent trend. It didn't exist over 50 years ago, Jasmine. For hundreds of years, we relied on the translations and interpretations of men to tell us what our rights are, and the FACT is that they're all products of their societies. Saying something out of the norm, like a woman does NOT need a walee (male guardian) in order to get married (this is the belief of the Hanafi School of Law. Very interesting and very progressive, yet how many Muslim females who are Hanafi know about this? How many Hanafi Muslim parents will accept this?). Only when education for women became something acceptable in societies did women start to realize that OH MY GOD! We are stripped of our rights solely because we were never allowed to read and understand the Quran for ourselves!

                          And no look! Gender studies, women's studies, Interpretations of the Quran, Classical Muslim scholars' views on women THROUGH the Quran -- all are thriving subsections in Islamic Studies. I say thriving because they're attracting more and more females at last. When you're forced to read the Quran for yourself and understand it and find answers INNNN it, you'll come to realize how much a lack of Muslim female scholars of Islam has proven destructive to Muslim women's lives worldwide.

                          So, one more time: The Quran tells men they are NOT allowed to marry disbelieving women until they believe but that they MAY marry (chaste) Christian and Jewish women. The Quran never tells a woman that she CAN'T marry a Christian or Jew.

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                          • #73
                            Who is marrying a non muslim here? Is it you qrratugai?

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                            • #74
                              Originally posted by spogmai shaglay View Post
                              jews and christians are called the people of the book because they have been mentioned in Quran and they follow the books sent down by Allah before Quran.....but they have failed to accept Quran and Prophet Mohommad.....

                              who says their holy books are considered rubbish......Injeel (bible), Zaboor, Tauret are the other three books sent down by Allah... they arent considered rubbish....they all talk about One God......Allah talla......Muslims follow Quran more as it was reveled to Prophet Mohommad whom the Muslims follows and Adhere to his preachings.....

                              and can u prove please where is it mentioned tht Prophet Mohommad married 18 times......
                              Allah Almighty warned Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him from the false practices done by Jews and Christians:
                              "Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with thee unless thou follow their form of religion. Say: 'The Guidance of God,-that is the (only) Guidance.' Wert thou to follow their desires after the knowledge which hath reached thee, then wouldst thou find neither Protector nor helper against God. (The Noble Quran, 2:120)"
                              "They say: 'Become Jews or Christians if ye would be guided (To salvation).' Say thou: 'Nay! (I would rather) the Religion of Abraham the True, and he joined not gods with God.' (The Noble Quran, 2:135)"
                              "Indeed they reject the truth, those that say "God is Christ, the son of Mary." For indeed, Christ said, worship God, who is my God and your God. (The Holy Quran, 5:72)"

                              there are many marriges mentioned that mohammad had.
                              1 source say 12:
                              1. KHADIJAH : She was 40 years old when she proposed to marry the Prophet when he was 25 years old. After 15years of their marriage he became a prophet. She had been married twice before she married Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Her first husband was Aby Haleh Al Tamemy and her second husband was Oteaq Almakzomy. They had both died leaving Khadijah a widower. Khadijah died in 621A.D. This was the same year the Prophet ascended into heaven (Meraj).

                              2. SAWDA BINT ZAM’A: Her first husband was Al Sakran Ibn Omro Ibn Abed Shamz. He died within a few days after his return from Ethiopia. She was 65 years old, poor, and had no one to care for her. This was why Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) married her.

                              3. AISHA SIDDIQA: A woman named Kholeah Bint Hakeem suggested that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) marry Aishah, the daughter of Aby Bakr, to form a close relationship with Aby Bakr’s family. She was already engaged to Jober Ibn Al Moteam Ibn Oday. At this time Jober was not yet a Muslim. The people of Makkah did not object to Aishah becoming married because although she was young, she was mature enough to understand the responsibility of marriage. Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) was engaged to Aishah for 2 years before he married her. Aby Bakr was the first leader after Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) death.

                              4. HAFSAH BINT U’MAR : She was the daughter of Omar, the second Calipha. Omar asked Othman to marry Hafsah. Othman refused because his wife had recently died and Othman did not want to remarry. Omar then went to Aby Bakr but he also refused to marry Hafsah. Aby Bakr knew that the Prophet had already considered marrying Hafsah. Omar then went to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and complained that Othman and Aby Bakr did not want to marry his daughter. The Prophet told Omar that his daughter will marry and Othman will also remarry. Othman married the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), Om Kolthoom, and Hafsah married the Prophet. This made Omar and Othman both happy.

                              5. ZAYNAB BINT KHUZAYMA: Her husband died in the battle of Uhud, leaving her poor and with several children. She was old when Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) married her. She died 3 months after she married the Prophet 625 A.D.

                              6. SALAMA BINT UMAYYA: Her husband, Abud Allah Abud Al Assad Ibn Al Mogherah, died leaving Hend poor and with many children. Hend was at least 65 years old at the time. Aby Bakr and several others asked her to marry them, but because she loved her husband very much, she refused the marriage’s offers. But finally she accepted Prophet mohammad’s offer to marry her and take care of her children.

                              7. ZAYNAB BINT JAHSH: She was the daughter of Prophet Muhammad’s aunt, Omameh Bint Abud Almutaleb. The Prophet arranged for Zaynab to marry Zayed Ibn Hareathah Al Kalby. This marriage did not last and the Prophet received a verse in the Quran which stated that if they became divorced, then the Prophet must marry Zaynab (Sura 33:37).

                              8. JUWAYRIYA BINT AL-HARITH: Her first husband’s name was Masafeah Ibn Safuan. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) wanted Juayreah’s tribe (Beni Al Mostalag)to convert to Islam. Juayreah became a prisoner after the Muslims won the Battle of Al Mostalaq. Juayreah’s father came to the Prophet and offered a payment for her return. The Prophet asked her father to give her a choice. When she was given a choice she said she accepted Islam and Prophet Muhammad as the last God’s Messenger. The Prophet then married her. Her tribe of Beni Almostalag accepted Islam.

                              9. SAFIYYA BINT HUYAYY: She was from the tribe of Beni Nadir, who were from the children of Levi (Israel). She was married twice before, then she married Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Her first husband Salam Ibn Moshkem, and her second husband was Kenanah Ibn Al Rabeeah.

                              10. UMMU HABIBA BINT SUFYAN: Her first husband was Aubed Allah Jahish. He was the son of the aunt of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Aubed Allah died in Ethiopia. The king of Ethiopia arranged the marriage of Ramelah to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

                              11. MAYAMUNA BINT AL-HARITH : She was 26years old when she married Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Her first husband was Abu Rahma Ibn Abed Alzey. When the Prophet opened Makkah in 630 AD , she came to the Prophet, accepted Islam and proposed to marry him. Her actions encouraged Many Makkahans to accept Islam and Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

                              12. MARIA AL-QABTIYYA : She was sent to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) as a hand maid servant from the king of Egypt. Maria had a son from the Prophet. His name was Ibrahim.
                              the other say 31:

                              1. Khadija/Khadijah
                              (pronounced ka-DI-ja) bint Khuwailid/Khuwaylid Sahih Muslim vol.4 book 29 no.5971-5972 p.1297 died three years before 'A'isha married Mohammed. She is mentioned in Bukhari vol.5 book 58 no.164,165 p.103.
                              The full name of Mohammed’s first wife was Khadijah, daughter of Khuwaylid bin Asad bin. ‘Abd al-‘Uzza bin Qusayy. al-Tabari vol.39 p.3
                              Mohammed was 20-some years old when he married Khadijah, a widow. al-Tabari vol.9 p.127.
                              ‘Aisha says that Khadija took Mohammed to a Christian convert who used to read the Gospels in Arabic. Bukhari vol.4 book 55 ch.17 no.605 p.395
                              A’isha was jealous of Khadija. "On that, the Prophet remembered the way Khadija used to ask permission, and that upset him. He said, ‘O Allah! Hala!’ So I [A’isha] became jealous and said, ‘What makes you remember an old woman amongst the old women of Quraish an old woman (with a teethless mouth) of red gums who died long ago, and in whose place Allah has given you somebody better than her?’" Bukhari vol.5 book 58 no.168 p.105
                              2. Sauda/Sawda bint Zam'a/Zam’ah
                              Sahih Muslim
                              vol.2 book 8 no.3451 p.747; Bukhari vol.3 book 34 ch.4 no.269 p.154; vol.3 no.853 p.29; Sahih Muslim vol.2 book 7 no.2958 p.651; Sahih Muslim vol.2 footnote 1918 p.748 says that probably ‘Aisha was married to Mohammed before Sauda, but ‘Aisha did not enter Mohammed’s house until after Sauda was married to Mohammed.
                              There is disagreement about whether Mohammed consummated the marriage with Sauda or A’isha next, but al-Tabari vol.9 p.128-129 says it was Sauda.
                              Sauda’s ex-husband, al-Sakran b. ‘Amr b. ‘Abd Shams became a Christian in Abyssinia and died there. al-Tabari vol.9 p.128
                              Physically, ‘Aisha called Sauda "a fat huge lady". Bukhari vol.6 book 60 ch.241 no.318 p.300
                              When Sauda was old she was afraid Mohammed would divorce her, so she gave her turn to ‘A’isha. Abu Dawud vol.2 no.2130 p.572
                              Sauda is also mentioned in al-Tabari vol.39 p.169.
                              3. 'A’isha
                              A’isha was Abu Bakr’s daughter. Her moth was named Umm Ruman according to al-Tabari vol.9 p.129. She married Mohammed when she was (six) 6 years old, went to his house when (nine) 9. Bukhari vol.7 book 62 ch.60 no.88 p.65; Sahih Muslim vol.2 book 8 no.3309,3310,3311 p.715,716
                              Contrary to this marriage being important for political reasons, Abu Bakr was the first convert to Islam.
                              This wife of Mohammed is mentioned in many places, including Sahih Muslim vol.1 book 4 no.1694 p.372; Abu Dawud vol.1 no.1176 p.305; vol.1 no.1268 p.335; vol.1 no.1330 p.350; Abu Dawud vol.1 no.1336 p.351; vol.1 no.1419 p.373; vol.2 no.2382 p.654.
                              ‘Aisha played with dolls while Mohammed was present. Sahih Muslim vol.4 book 29 no.5981 p.1299

                              ‘Aisha was 6 (or 7) years old when she was married, and the marriage was consummated when she was nine years old. al-Tabari vol.9 p.130,131
                              A’isha was married when she was six years old, and nine when she went to Mohammed’s house. Ibn-i-Majah vol.3 no.1876 p.133
                              A’isha was seven years old when she married, nine years old when she lived with Mohammed, and 18 years old when he died. (not Sahih) Ibn-i-Majah vol.3 no.1877 p.134
                              A rationale trying to explain why Mohammed married such a young girl is given in Sahih Muslim vol.2 footnote 1859 p.715. It says that "it was some exceptional circumstances that Hadrat ‘A’isha was married to the Prophet… The second point to be noted is that Islam has laid down no age limit for puberty for it varies with countries and races due to the climate, hereditary, physical and social conditions." They also mention support from the disreputable Kinsey report on Sexual Behaviour in the Human Female.
                              Mohammed himself once deliberately struck ‘Aisha "on the chest which caused me pain", according to Sahih Muslim vol.2 book 4 ch.352 no.2127 p.462.

                              There was other discord too. One incident, started by A’isha was so bad, Mohammed kept away from his wives for a month 29 days) Ibn-i-Majah vol.3 no.2060 p.241. Ibn-i-Majah vol.3 no.2063 p.243. This is the context of Sura 50:1.
                              A’isha’s Slaves
                              ‘A’isha had at least one servant who cooked for her during the time of the delegation from Banu’l Muntafiq. Abu Dawud vol.1 no.142 p.34

                              A’isha had a male Muslim slave she later freed named Abu Yunus. Sunan Nasa’i vol.1 no.475 p.340
                              A’isha had a slave girl. Abu Dawud vol.1 no.371 p.96
                              Barirah was a female slave of A’isha’s, whom she later freed. Abu Dawud vol.2 no.2223 and footnote 1548 p.601
                              A’isha was quick-tempered too, striking the hand of a servant and breaking a bowl of food from another wife for Mohammed. Abu Dawud vol.2 no.3560-3561 p.1011
                              ‘A’isha had a strong, loud voice. al-Tabari vol.17 p.65
                              ‘Aisha reluctantly freed many slaves due to a broken vow. "He [Ibn Az-Subair] sent her [‘Aisha] ten slaves whom she manumitted [freed] as an expiation for (not keeping) her vow. ‘Aisha manumitted more slaves for the same purpose till she manumitted forty slaves. She said, ‘I wish I had specified what I would have done in case of not fulfilling my vow when I made the vow, so that I might have done it easily.’"(1) Footnote (1) says, "‘Aisha did not specify what she would do if she did not keep her promise, this is why she manumitted so many slaves so that she might feel at ease as to the adequacy of her expiation." Bukhari vol.4 book 56 ch.2 no.708 p.465.
                              Just how many slaves did ‘Aisha have? Or how much money did she have to buy forty slaves? The hadiths do not say. The only two clue I have found are
                              1) Mohammed’s wives could command for tents to be set up. Ibn-i-Majah vol.3 no.1771 p.67.
                              2) One-fifth of the war booty went to the Muslim treasury, and Mohammed could take of that for he and his wives. Sahih Muslim vol.2 no.2347,2348; vol.2 footnote 1463 p.519; Bukhari vol.4 book 51 ch.80 no.153 p.99; vol.6 book 60 ch.297 no.407 p.379
                              A’isha and the Battle of the Camel
                              ‘Aisha originally supported those who wanted to kill ‘Uthman. She claimed ‘Uthman became a disbeliever. However, after ‘Uthman’s murder she changed her mind and wanted to avenge ‘Uthman’s killers. Another Muslim called her to task for that. al-Tabari vol.17 p.52-53
                              After this, Mu’awiyah had Mohammed bin Abu Bakr executed for murdering ‘Uthman, then put his body in the carcass of a donkey, and then burned the donkey in 38 A.H.. A’isha mourned her half-brother greatly and made extra prayers for him. al-Tabari vol.17 p.158
                              4. ‘Umm Salama
                              ‘Umm Salama bint Abi Umayyah (discussing intimate things with the apostle) Sahih Muslim vol.2 no.2455 p.540
                              Umm Salamah’s real name was Hind bint Abi Umayyah bin al-Mughirah bin ‘Abdallah bin ‘Umar bin Makhzum. al-Tabari vol.9; p.133; vol.39 p.175.
                              Um/Umm Salaim/Salama (not said to be a wife) Sahih Muslim vol.2 no.2992 p.656; vol.2 no.3445 p.746; wife Bukhari vol.4 book 53 ch.4 no.333 p.216; Bukhari vol.7 book 62 ch.34 no.56 p.40. Ibn-i-Majah vol.2 no.1634 p.473; Abu Dawud vol.1 no.383 p.99. Mohammed was married to Umm Salama, widow of Abu Salama (died 4 A.H. in Abyssinia). Al-Tabari vol.39 p.175. Umm Salama died when in 59 H. when she was 84 years old. Sahih Muslim vol.2 footnote 1218 p.435. Umm Salama was pregnant when Mohammed married her, and her daughter was Zainab bint Abu Salama (Sahih Muslim vol.2 no. 3539-3544 p.776-777. (This is the same girl as Zainab bint Umm Salama)
                              This wife of Mohammed is mentioned in Abu Dawud vol.1 no.274 p.68; vol.3 no.4742 p.1332; vol.2 no.2382 p.654; Sunan Nasa’i vol.1 no.240 p.228; Ibn-i-Majah vol.3 no.1779 p.72; al-Tabari vol.17 p.207; al-Tabari vol.39 p.80
                              ‘Umm Salamah had a son before she married Mohammed. Her son went with A’isha, al-Zubayr, and Talhah. al-Tabari vol.17 p.42
                              Clients of Umm Salamah were Nabhan (=Abu Yahya) and Ma’in bin Ujayl(=Abu Qudamah) al-Tabari vol.39 p.320
                              5. Hafsa/Hafsah
                              The daughter of ‘Umar bin Khattab is mentioned in Sahih Muslim vol.2 no.2642 p.576; vol.2 no.2833 p.625; vol.2 no.3497 p.761; Abu Dawud vol.2 no.2448 p.675; vol.3 no.5027 p.1402. She was the daughter of ‘Umar bin al-Khattab. She was the 18-year old widow of Khunais when she married Mohamed in 625 A.D. She was born in 607 A.D., and died either 647/648, 661/662, or 665 A.D. She is also mentioned as a wife in Ibn-i-Majah vol.3 no.2086 p.258
                              After Hafsa’s husband died of wounds received at Uhud, Hafsa’s father thought of her marrying ‘Uthman, but ‘Uthman declined because he knew Mohammed wanted to marry her. They married in 3 A.H. She was four years older than ‘A’isha. Sunan Nasa’i vol.1 #32 p.117. Thus Mohammed did not marry her just to provide for her. Rather he married someone who otherwise would have been married to someone else.
                              ‘Umar told his daughter Hafsa not to be misled by ‘Aisha who is proud of her beauty and Mohammed’s love for her. Bukhari vol.7 book 62 ch.106 no.145 p.108. Hafsa said to ‘Aisha "I have never received any good from you!" Bukhari vol.9 book 92 ch.5 no.406 p.299-300
                              ‘Umar said Mohammed divorced Hafsah (revocable divorce) and then took her back. Abu Dawud vol.2 no.2276 p.619. According to Ibn Ishaq, Mohammed divorced Hafsa but then took her back. al-Tabari vol.9 footnote 884 p.131.
                              "Yahya … from Malik from Muhammad ibn Abd ar-Rahman …that he heard that Hafsa … killed one of her slave-girls who had used sorcery against her. She was a mudabbara. Hafsa gave the order, and she was killed." Muwatta Malik 42.19.14
                              Hafsa ordered killed on of her slave girls that had used sorcery against her. Muwatta Malik 43.19.4
                              Hafsa, wife of Mohammed, died when she was 60 years old. al-Tabari vol.39 p.174
                              6. Zainab/Zaynab bint Jahsh
                              Sahih Muslim
                              vol.2 no.2347 p.519; vol.2 no.3330 p.723,724; vol.2 no.3332 p.725; vol.2 no.3494 p.760. Bukhari vol.3 book 33 ch.6 no.249 p.138; vol.3 no.829 p.512; vol.4 no.6883 p.1493; Zainab's original name was "Barrah", but Mohammed changed it to Zainab Bukhari vol.8 book 72 ch.108 no.212 p.137; Abu Dawud vol.3 no.4935 p.1377-1378. Abu Dawud vol.1 no.1498 says Juwairyiha’s name used to be Barrah.
                              Sura 33:36-38 in the Qur’an says, "It is not for any believer, man or woman, when God and His Messenger have decreed a matter, to have the choice in the affair. Whosoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger has gone astray into manifest error. When you said to him whom Allah had blessed and you had favoured, ‘Keep your wife to yourself, and fear Allah,’ and you were concealing within yourself what Allah should reveal, fearing other men; and Allah has better right for you to fear him. So when Zaid had accomplished what he would of her, then We gave her in marriage to you, so that there should not be any fault in the believers, touching the wives of their adopted sons, when they have accomplished what they would of them; and Allah’s commandment must be performed. There is no fault in the prophet, touching what Allah had ordained for him."
                              Zainab bint Jahsh was married to Mohammed’s adopted son, until Mohammed spoke the Sura that she was to divorce his son and marry Mohammed. Zainab "used to boast before the other wives of the Prophet and used to say, ‘Allah married me (to the Prophet) in the Heavens.’" Bukhari vol.9 book 93 ch.22 no.517 p.382. Also vol.9 book 92 ch.22 no.516,518 p.381-383; al-Tabari vol.9 p.133. In other words, in the eternally existing uncreated Qur’an in heaven, Zainab’s marriage was mentioned.
                              "One day Muhammad went out looking for Zaid (Mohammed's adopted son). Now there was a covering of hair cloth over the doorway, but the wind had lifted the covering so that the doorway was uncovered. Zaynab was in her chamber, undressed, and admiration for her entered the heart of the Prophet". (The History of al-Tabari, vol. 8, p. 4)
                              Narrated by Yunis, narrated by Ibn Wahab, narrated by Ibn Zaid who said, "The prophet -pbuh- had married Zaid son of Haritha to his cousin Zainab daughter of Jahsh. One day the prophet -pbuh- went seeking Zaid in his house, whose door had a curtain made of hair. The wind blew the curtain and the prophet saw Zainab in her room unclothed and he admired her in his heart. When Zainab realized that the prophet desired her SHE BEGAN TO HATE ZAID. English translation of al-Tabari's Arabic Commentary on Sura 33:37:
                              Zainab of Jahsh had a brother who died before her. Abu Dawud vol.2 no.2292 p.624
                              Alleged statement that Zaid first divorced his wife Zainab just so that Mohammed might marry her. al-Tabari vol.39 p.180-182
                              Zainab bint Jahsh died when she was 53 years old. al-Tabari vol.39 p.182
                              Zainab (unspecified) Sahih Muslim vol.2 no.2641,2642 p.575,576.
                              Zainab bint Jahsh should not be confused with Zainab who was Abu Sa’id al-Khudri’s wife. Ibn-i-Majah vol.3 no.2031 p.223
                              Zainab [verbally] abused A’ishah, so Mohammed told A’ishah to abuse her. "…The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) came upon me [A’ishah] while Zainab daughter of Jahsh was with us. He began to do something with his hand. I signaled to him until I made him understand about her. So he stopped. Zainab came on and began to abuse ‘A’ishah. She prevented her, but she did not stop. So he (the Prophet) said to ‘A’ishah : Abuse her. Then she abused her and dominated her. Zainab then went to ‘Ali and said : ‘A’ishah abused you and did (such and such). Then Fatimah came (to the Prophet) and he said to her : She is favourite of your father, by the Lord of the Ka’bah! She then returned and said to them : I said to him such and such, and he said to me such and such. Then ‘Ali came to the Prophet (may peace be upon him) and spoke to him about that." Abu Dawud vol.3 no.4880 p.1364-1365
                              In the Bible Malachi vol.2 no.16 says that God hates divorce.
                              7. Juwairiya/yya/yah bint Hareth (captive)
                              Juwairiya bint Harith/al-Harith was a captive. Bukhari vol.3 book 46 ch.13 no.717 p.431-432. Sahih Muslim vol.2 no.2349 p.520 says that Mohammed attacked the Bani Mustaliq tribe without any warning while they were heedlessly grazing their cattle. Juwairiya was a daughter of the chief. Sahih Muslim vol.3 no.4292 p.942 and Abu Dawud vol.2 no.227 p.728 and al-Tabari vol.39 p.182-183 also say Juwairiya/Juwairiyyah was captured in a raid on the Banu Mustaliq tribe. She had been married to Musafi’ bin Safwan, who was killed in battle.
                              Mohammed’s wife Jawairyiyah used to be named Barrah. Abu Dawud vol.1 no.1498 p.392. However, Bukhari vol.8 book 72 ch.107 no.212 p.137; Abu Dawud vol.3 no.4935 p.1377-1378 say Zainab’s name used to be Barrah.
                              Juwayriyyah bint al-Harith bin Abi Birar bin Habib, great grandson of Jadhimah al-Mustaliq of the Khuza’ah group, was taken as booty when Muslims raided the al-Mustaliq tribe. Her husband, Musafi’ bin Safwan Dhu al-Shuir bin Abi Asrb bin Malik bin Jadhimah was killed in the battle. She was a prisoner of war who agreed to marry Mohammed. al-Tabari vol.39 p.182-183; al-Tabari vol.9 p.133.
                              Juwayriyyah was captured at the Battle of al-Muraysi [against the Banu Mustaliq]. al-Tabari vol.39 p.183
                              Juwayriyya married Mohammed when she was 20 years old. al-Tabari vol.39 p.184
                              8. Omm/Umm Habiba
                              Umm Habiba was the daughter of Abu Sufyan al-Tabari vol.9 p.133; Sahih Muslim vol.2 no.3413 p.739; vol.2 no.2963 p.652; Sahih Muslim vol.2 no.1581 p.352; vol.2 no.3539 p.776 Ibn-i-Majah vol.5 no.3974 p.302; al-Tabari vol.17 p.88
                              Umm Habiba was 23 years younger than Mohammed. Sunan Nasa’i vol.1 #60 p.127
                              Umm Habiba and her first husband ‘Ubaydallah were Muslims who went to Abyssinia. ’Ubaydallah converted to Christianity. al-Tabari vol.39 p.177
                              Mention of Zainab bint Jahsh. al-Tabari vol.39 p.180-182
                              Umm Habiba, wife of Mohammed should not be confused with another woman was also named Umm Habiba. She was the daughter of Jahsh, wife of ‘Abd al-Rahman and sister-in-law of Mohammed, since Zainab of Jahsh was his wife. Abu Dawud vol.1 no.288 p.73
                              9. Safiya/Safiyya/Saffiya (captive)

                              Safiya bint Huyai/Huyayy was a captive Mohammed married after slaughtering her father, brother, husband and the men at Khaibar, according to Bukhari vol.2 book 14 ch.5 no.68 p.35; vol.4 book 52 ch.74 no.143 p.92; vol.4 book 52 ch.168 no.280 p.175 and al-Tabari vol.39 p.185.

                              Safiyah’s husband was named Sallam bin Mishkam bin al-Hakam bin Harithah bin al-Khazraj bin Ka’b bin Khazraj. al-Tabari vol.9 p.134-135.

                              Safiyyah was called Safi, for the first share of the booty, which went to Mohammed. Abu Dawud vol.2 no.2988 p.848; Abu Dawud vol.2 no.2985-2989 and footnote 2406 p.846-849
                              Safiyya was purchased by Mohammed for seven slaves. Ibn-i-Majah vol.3 no.2272 p.357. She was 17 when Mohammed married her. al-Tabari vol.39 p.184
                              Mohammed felt kindness toward Safiyya. "If Safiyyah were not grieved, I would have left him [her husband whom Mohammed executed] until the birds and beasts of prey would have eaten him, and he would have been resurrected from their bellies." Abu Dawud vol.2 no.3130-3131 p.893
                              Physically, Safiyyah was short. Abu Dawud vol.3 no.4857 p.1359
                              There was discord between wives. Zainab did not want to loan a camel to Safiyya when Mohammed asked her to. Zainab called Safiyya a "Jewess" Abu Dawud vol.3 no.4588 p.1293
                              Mohammed had nine wives at one time, including Safiyya bint Huyayy, and later he did not give her a "turn". Sahih Muslim vol.2 no.3455-3456 p.749
                              This wife of Mohammed is also mentioned in Sahih Muslim vol.2 no.3325; vol.2 no.2783 p.605; vol.2 no.3118 p.678; vol.2 no.3497 p.761; Bukhari vol.3 book 33 ch.8-13 no.251-255 p.139-143; vol.2 book 21 ch.22 no.255 p.143; Ibn-i-Majah vol.3 no.1779 p.72; Abu Dawud vol.2 no.2464 p.681; al-Tabari vol.39 p.169
                              Safiya bint Abi 'Ubaid Mohammed’s wife in Bukhari vol.4 book 52 ch.136 no.244 p.151 is probably the same person.
                              10. Maimuna/Maymuna bint Harith/Hareth
                              Sahih Muslim
                              vol.1 no.1671,1674,1675 p.368-369; vol.2 no.1672 p.369.
                              Mohammed married Maymunah bt. Al-Harith in 7 A.H. while Mohammed was in a state of ritual purity on the journey to Mecca. al-Tabari vol.8 p.136; al-Tabari vol.9 p.135
                              Maymuna had been divorced once, and widowed before marrying Mohammed. al-Tabari vol.39 p.185. Maymuna was 80/81 when she died. al-Tabari vol.39 p.186
                              Maimuna was 30 years old when the 53-year old Mohammed married her. Mohammed died four years later. Sunan Nasa’i vol.1 #43 p.120
                              Mainuma bint al-Harith had a slave girl. She asked Mohammed if she could free her, and Mohammed said instead to give her to Maimuna’s sister to take care of her. Muwatta’ Malik 54.4.9
                              Maimuna, Mohammed’s wife, screened Mohammed Bukhari vol.1 book 5 ch.22 no.279 p.170-171. People were screened when they bathed or went to the bathroom. Nothing was wrong with that though, for she was his wife.
                              ‘Ata bin Yasar was a man who was a client of Maymunah. al-Tabari vol.39 p.317
                              Slaves:
                              Maimuna’s freed slave girl was given a sheep, which later died. Ibn-i-Majah vol.5 no.3610 p.93
                              This wife of Mohammed is also mentioned in: Ibn-i-Majah vol.3 no.2408 p.435; Sunan Nasa’i vol.1 no.809 p.492; vol.2 no.1124 p.108; Abu Dawud vol.1 no.1351 p.356; vol.1 no.1359,1360,1362 p.357; Sunan Nasa’i vol.1 no.243 p.229.
                              11. Fatima/Fatema/Fatimah (briefly)
                              Fatima was mentioned by ‘Ali Dashti. al-Tabari vol.9 p.39 states that Mohammed briefly married Fatimah bint al-Dahhak bin Sufyan (also called al-Kilabiyyah).
                              Mohammed married Fatimah bint Shurayh/Sara’. al-Tabari vol.9 p.139. It is unclear if Shuray and al-Dahhak were two different people, making this two Fatimas, or they were alternate names for the same father.
                              Mention of Fatimah bin al-Dahhabi, Aliya bint Zahyah, Sana bint Sufyan al-Tabari vol.39 p.186
                              Mohammed consummated his marriage with "the Kilabiyyah" (i.e. from the Kilabi tribe). This would be Fatimah bint al-Dahhak bin Sufyan or ‘Aliyah bint Zabyan bin ‘Amr bin ‘Awf or Sana bint Sufyan bin ‘Awf. al-Tabari vol.39 p.187
                              Fatima, Mohammed’s daughter is different
                              The following could be Mohammed’s wife, but was probably his daughter. In the year of the conquest of Mecca, Fatima screened Mohammed. Ibn-i-Majah vol.1 no.465 p.255 and Sunan Nasa’i vol.1 no.228 p.224; vol.1 no.417 p.307
                              A Fatima screened Mohammed while he was bathing in Bukhari vol.1 book 5 ch.22 no.278 p.170-171. However, Mohammed was taking a bath and was screened by his daughter Fatima in Bukhari vol.4 book 53 ch.29 no.396 p.263. Fatima was Mohammed's daughter and the wife of 'Ali in Bukhari vol.3 book 34 chg.29 no.302 p.171; Bukhari vol.4 book 53 ch.1 no.325 p.208.
                              Mohammed did not want ‘Ali to marry anyone else besides his daughter Fatima. Ibn-i-Majah vol.3 no.1998-1999 p.202-204. However, ‘Ali later had a captive slave girl, the daughter of Rab’iah, who bore him a daughter name Umm Ruqayyah. al-Tabari vol.11 p.66.
                              Wanted a slave:
                              While Mohammed gave many slaves to A’isha, Fatima thought she got a bad deal. Mohammed’s daughter Fatima complained to Mohammed about her using the grinding stone and asked for a slave (prisoner of war). Mohammed did not give her one, but he said he gave her something better. He told her to say glory be to Allah 33 times, Praise be to Allah 34 times, and Allah is most great 34 times. Abu Dawud vol.3 no.5044-5045 p.1405
                              12. Hend/Hind (widow)
                              Hend/Hind was formerly married to Abu Sufyan, who was a very stingy man, according to Sahih Muslim vol.3 no.4251-4254 p.928-929.
                              13. Sana bint Asma’ / al-Nashat
                              Mohammed married al-Nashat bint Rifa’ah of the Banu Kilab bin Rabi’ah, allies of the Qurayzah. Some called her Sana bint Asma’ bin al-Salt al-Sulamiyyah; while others say Sana bint Asma’ bin al-Salt of the Banu Harm. However, she died before the Prophet consummated his marriage with her. She was also called Sana. al-Tabari vol.9 p.135-136. al-Tabari vol.39 p.166 says the same thing about Sana bint al-Salt.
                              14. Zainab/Zaynab bint Khozayma/Khuzaima
                              This Zainab belonged to the tribe of Banu Hilal. She was divorced from a Muslim named Tufayl, then married his brother ‘Ubaydah, who was killed at Badr. Then she married Mohammed. She was born 595 A.D. and died in 626 A.D. at 31. See al-Tabari vol.7 p.150 footnotes 215,216 and al-Tabari vol.39 p.163-164 for more info.
                              al-Tabari
                              vol.9 p.138 also says she died while Mohammed was alive.
                              Mohammed married Zainab bint Khuzaima, but she died before he did. Sunan Nasa’i vol.1 #64 p.129
                              15. Habla?
                              Habla is on Ali Dashti’s list, but I have not been able to independently verify this.
                              16. Divorced Asma’ bint Noman
                              Asma bint Noman, or Asma bint al-Nu’man bin Abi Al-Jawn, of the Kindah tribe, was married to Mohammed, but the marriage was never consummated. al-Tabari vol.10 p.185 and footnote 1131 p.185.
                              Daughter of Al-Jaun / Jahal was married very briefly to Mohammed. Bukhari vol.7 book 63 no.181 p.131,132
                              On the other hand, al-Tabari vol.10 p.190 says that Al-Nu’man al-Jawn offered his daughter to Mohammed, but Mohammed declined. Perhaps "declined" means Mohammed divorced her before ever sleeping with her.
                              Mohammed married Asma bint al-Nu’man bin al-Aswad bin Sharahil. However, she had leprosy, so Mohammed gave her money and divorced her. al-Tabari vol.9 p.137. Why would he do that to a woman he loved?
                              ‘Asma bint al-Nu’man was a widow Mohammed married Either Hafsa or A’isha tricked ‘Asma by telling her Mohammed would be pleased if she said she took refuge in Allah from Mohammed. al-Tabari vol.39 p.188-190
                              Brief mention of ‘Asma bint Nu’man in al-Tabari vol.39 p.190.
                              Mohammed divorced one woman Mohammed because she took refuge in Allah from Mohammed. He divorced another because she had leprosy. There is some mixup of which name is with which case in al-Tabari vol.39 p.187.
                              17. Mary/Mariya the Copt/Christian
                              Mary was a wife [concubine] of Mohammed’s according to al-Tabari vol.9 p.141; Sahih Muslim vol.4 footnote 2835. p.1351;. Mary the Copt gave birth to Mohammed’s son Ibrahim in al-Tabari vol.9 p.39. He died when he was two years old. The Muslim emissary Hatib b. Abi Balta’ah returned from al-Muqawqis [Egypt] with Mariya [Mary the Copt], her sister Sirin, a female mule, sets of garments, and a eunuch. Hatib invited them to become Muslims, and the two women did so [according to Tabari]. Mariyah was beautiful, and Mohammed sent her sister Sirin to Hassan b. Thabit. Sirin and Hassan were the parents of ‘Abd al-Rahman b. Hassan. al-Tabari vol.8 p.66,131.
                              A Muslim might say Mohammed had to marry her because she was a gift from Egypt, but her sister Sirin was also a gift, and he did not marry Sirin. Mary was a gift from the governor of Alexandria. al-Tabari vol.39 p.193
                              It was claimed that Mary became a Muslim, but Mohammed still kept her as a slave rather than a regular wife. al-Tabari vol.39 p.194
                              Mohammed "had intercourse with her [Mary] by virtue of her being his property." al-Tabari vol.39 p.194. Footnote 845 explains, "That is, Mariyah was ordered to veil herself as did the Prophet’s wives, but he did not marry her."
                              Mary the Copt died in 637/638 A.D. al-Tabari vol.39 p.22
                              18. Rayhana/Raihana/Rayhanah bint Zaid/Zayd
                              Rayhana was a Jewish captive from the Quraiza tribe. Mohammed offered to make her a wife instead of a slave, but she decline and remained Jewish according to al-Tabari vol.8 p.39. See also al-Tabari vol.9 p.137,141. However, the source in al-Tabari vol.39 p.164-165 says Mohammed set her free and then married her.
                              Mohammed had two concubines: Mariya bint Sham’un the Copt, and Rayhanah bint Zayd al-Quraziyyah of the Banu al-Nadir. al-Tabari vol.9 p.141. Mariya was an um walid of Mohammed according to al-Tabari vol.13 p.58.
                              19. Divorced Omm/Umm Sharik / Ghaziyyah bint Jabir
                              Omm/Umm Sharik is the same person as Ghaziyyah bint Jabir in al-Tabari vol.9 p.139. She was called "Umm Sharik" because she was the mother of a son named Sharik by a previous marriage.
                              "When the Prophet went to her he found her to be an old woman, so he divorced her." al-Tabari vol.9 p.139. However footnote 922 says Ibn Sa’d in Tabaqat, 8 p.110-112 "gives a different account and lists her among the women to whom the Prophet proposed but did not marry. It was she who gave herself to the Prophet and the Qur’anic verse 33:50 refers to her."
                              20. Maymuna / Maimuna
                              Maimuna was a woman who offered herself to Mohammed according to Sahih Muslim vol.2 footnote 1919. It could be the same Maimuna as 10, or a different one. Married in 7 .H.
                              An unnamed woman said she gave herself to Mohammed as a wife. Mohammed did not accept her, but gave her to a poor Muslim. The only thing the poor Muslim could give as a dowry is his memorization of a sura of the Qur’an. Muwatta’ Malik 28.3.8
                              21. Zaynab/Zainab the Third?
                              Ali Dashti lists this wife, but I have not found independent evidence of this.
                              22. Khawla / Khawlah bint al-Hudayl
                              It is said that Mohammed married Khawlah bint al-Hudayl. al-Tabari vol.9 p.139. She was a wife of Mohammed’s according to al-Tabari vol.39 p.166
                              23. Divorced Mulaykah bint Dawud
                              Mohammed married (married is the word in the text) Mulaykah bint Dawud al-Laythiyyah, but when she was told that Mohammed was the one who had her father killed, she took refuge in Allah from Mohammed. So Mohammed separated from her. al-Tabari vol.8 p.189. The same thing is told of Mulaykah bint Ka’b (who is likely the same person) in al-Tabari vol.39 p.165
                              Mulaykah bint Ka’b was married very briefly to Mohammed. A’isha asked her if she wanted to marry the man who killed her husband. She "took refuge in God" from Mohammed, so Mohammed divorced her. al-Tabari vol.39 p.165
                              24. Divorced al-Shanba’ bint ‘Amr
                              Mohammed married al-Shanba’ bint ‘Amr al-Ghifariyyah; her people were allies of the banu Qurayza. When Ibrahim died, she said that if he were a true prophet his son would not have died. Mohammed divorced her before consummating his marriage with her. al-Tabari vol.9 p.136
                              25. Divorced al-‘Aliyyah
                              Mohammed stayed a while with ‘Aliyyah bint Zabyan bin ‘Amr bin ‘Awf bin Ka’b, then divorced her. al-Tabari vol.39 p.188
                              Mohammed married al-‘Aliyyah, but then divorced her. She died while Mohammed was still alive al-Tabari vol.9 p.138.
                              26. Divorced ‘Amrah bint Yazid
                              Mohammed divorced ‘Amrah bint Yazid because she had leprosy. al-Tabari vol.39 p.188
                              Mohammed married ‘Amrah bint Yazid (no mention of divorce) al-Tabari vol.9 p.139.
                              Mohammed divorced ‘Amra. Ibn-i-Majah vol.3 no.2054 p.233 vol.3 no.2030 p.226 (daif [weak], not Sahih)
                              Mohammed divorced a woman because she had leprosy. al-Tabari vol.39 p.187
                              27. Divorced an Unnamed Woman
                              Mohammed divorced an unnamed woman because she would peek at those leaving the mosque. al-Tabari vol.39 p.187
                              28. Qutaylah bint Qays (died right away)
                              Mohammed married Qutaylah bint Qays but she died before they consummated the marriage. Curiously, it also says he and her brother apostacized form Islam. So she must have apostacized after the marriage and before her death perhaps? al-Tabari vol.9 p.138-139.
                              29. Sana bint Sufyan
                              Mention of Mohammed’s brief marriage with Sana bint Sufyan. al-Tabari vol.39 p.188
                              30. Sharaf bint Khalifah
                              Mohammed married Sharaf bint Khalifah, sister of Dihyah bin Lhalifah al-Kalbi, but she died while Mohammed was still alive. al-Tabari vol.9 p.138
                              31. Women of Mohammed’s Right Hand
                              "…abstain from sex, except with those joined to them in the marriage bond, or (the captives) whom their right hands possess - for (in their case) they are free from blame," Sura 23:5-6. See also Sura 4:24
                              "He [Mohammed] replied, ‘Conceal your private parts except from your wife and from whom your right hands possess (slave-girls).’" Abu Dawud vol.3 no.4006 p.1123
                              Abu Dawud
                              vol.3 no.4443-4445 p.1244 shows that having sex with a slave-girl a man owns is fine, but a man will be flogged for having sex with his wife’s slave-girl.
                              As was typical of wealthy Arab men, Mohammed apparently had need of a few slave girls too. See Bukhari vol.7 book 64 ch.6 no.274 p.210.
                              Salmah for was a maid-servant of Mohammed. Abu Dawud vol.3 no.3849 p.1084
                              Maimuna was the freed slave girl of Mohammed. Ibn-i-Majah vol.3 no.2531 p.514; Abu Dawud vol.1 no.457 p.118
                              Mohammed briefly had a "very beautiful" captive before he gave her to Mahmiyah b. Jaz’ al-Zubaydi. al-Tabari vol.8 p.151
                              One of the slave girls belonging to Mohammed house committed fornication with someone else. It is the "someone else" part that was a problem. Abu Dawud vol.3 no.4458 p.1249
                              Mohammed called a black slave-girl to come and conceal Abu Dharr behind a curtain while he was taking a bath. Abu Dawud vol.1 no.332 p.87
                              Mention Umm Ayman (=Barakah), a client (slave-girl) of the prophet. al-Tabari vol.39 p.287

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                              • #75
                                Originally posted by woor View Post
                                Who is marrying a non muslim here? Is it you qrratugai?
                                Hmm... your question is totally irrelevant to the discussion, so Qrratugai shall pass, Woor gula.

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