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According to apologists, "Muhammad married most of his wives for political reasons. He only married so many women at one time out of political necessity." | According to apologists, "Muhammad married most of his wives for political reasons. He only married so many women at one time out of political necessity." | ||
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If Muhammad had not married these three women, it is practically certain that their respective tribes would not have altered their behavior in any way. He did not ''need'' these marriages for political reasons. The brides were simply trophies. | If Muhammad had not married these three women, it is practically certain that their respective tribes would not have altered their behavior in any way. He did not ''need'' these marriages for political reasons. The brides were simply trophies. | ||
==See Also== | |||
{{Hub4|Muhammad's Wives|Muhammad's wives and concubines}} | |||
[[Category:Islam and Women]] | |||
[[Category:Muhammad]] | |||
{{page_title|Muhammad's Marriages and Political Necessity}} | |||