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===Committed by Muhammad=== | ===Committed by Muhammad=== | ||
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Another justification is that Muhammad, who is considered the [[Uswa Hasana]] (perfect example) by all Muslims, at the age of 53 or 54, also indulged in a pedophilic marriage with [[Aisha]], a 9 year old girl. | Another justification is that Muhammad, who is considered the [[Uswa Hasana]] (perfect example) by all Muslims, at the age of 53 or 54, also indulged in a pedophilic marriage with [[Aisha]], a 9 year old girl. | ||
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===Committed by Muhammad's Companions=== | ===Committed by Muhammad's Companions=== | ||
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Umar ibn al-Khattab, the 2<sup>rd</sup> [[Caliph]] of Islam, at the age of 55 married Umm Kulthum bint Ali when she was between 10 and 12 years old. Some sources even say that she was five years old when Umar married her. | Umar ibn al-Khattab, the 2<sup>rd</sup> [[Caliph]] of Islam, at the age of 55 married Umm Kulthum bint Ali when she was between 10 and 12 years old. Some sources even say that she was five years old when Umar married her. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
{{Hub4|Marriage|Marriage}} | {{Hub4|Marriage|Marriage}} | ||