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How did the Prophet Muhammad maintain justice among his many wives, and why was Aisha his most beloved wife? And is it reasonable for a fifty-year-old man to marry a child of eight or nine? And where did the Messenger suppress his desires? And how can we find in him an excellent example to follow? And what is the difference between his life story and that of Christ?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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As for the justice of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, among his wives, no one doubts it except those whose hearing and hearts Allah has sealed. And the first to acknowledge this justice were his wives themselves. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, used to cast lots among his wives when he intended to go on a journey, and he was just among them in lodging, food, drink, and clothing. As for justice in love and emotional inclination, it is not demanded, because the matters of the hearts are in Allah's hands.

Regarding the comparison between Prophet Muhammad and Sayyiduna Isa (Jesus), peace be upon them both, the belief of Muslims is not to differentiate between the messengers of Allah, nor to prefer one over another in a way that diminishes the status of any of them. Although Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, is the best of the prophets and the Imam of the messengers, this does not diminish the status of the rest of the prophets.

As for the issue of Prophet Isa (Jesus) abandoning marriage, there is nothing in the Islamic religion that proves or denies it. However, he who marries is more complete and devoted to Allah than he who does not marry, for marriage is the of the messengers. And Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, lived a blessed marital and family life to be a practical role model in all aspects of marital and family life, and this life did not affect his worship, struggle, or دعوت.

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