The Prophet Muhammad's Double Standards

David Wood: Even Malik and even Abu Hanifah said that the words bana biha means in the hadith, that a husband and wife have entered into an Islamically acceptable agreement. Mary and Joseph did it. Was their marriage unethical? Was it consummated? Was it legitimate marriage? Yes it was. So is it fair to presume at all that the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him? If in fact Aisha was nine years old, even though the evidence is highly debatable, would presume he waited until she was physically and mentally and emotionally prepared to have sex before he did so? Is it at all possible? Yes it is. Therefore there's reason for doubt and

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