• 20.03.2025

Historical Context of Early Islamic Marriages

The answer to this question requires taking into account a number of historical, cultural, and religious factors that existed during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad. It should first be noted that early marriage was a common practice in Arab society at that time. In conditions where issues of survival, the preservation of social order, and the establishment of alliances were paramount, marrying young girls was regarded as the norm. In one source it is stated: