Is not Ayatollah Khomeini's talk about fondling considered sexual assault and child rape? And did the Prophet Muhammad like to play with young female slaves, and did he use Aisha only for this purpose?
Thighing with one's wife is permissible, whether directly or with a barrier, provided it is not during ihram, menstruation, or post-childbirth bleeding. As for doing so with a non-mahram woman, it is forbidden. Thighing with a non-mahram young girl is forbidden by the consensus of Muslims.
Khomeini is an imam of misguidance, so his words and the words of his followers hold no value.
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said to Jabir: "Why not a young girl whom you could play with and she could play with you?" (Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim). This refers to encouraging marriage to a virgin and good companionship and affection with her, for it brings joy and complete chastity. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was the best of people in character, and he did not marry a young virgin other than Aisha.
A Muslim must be content and submit to the authentic reports of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him.
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