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October 27, 2008

Indonesian Islamic leader defends child marriages

How could he not do so, given Muhammad's example? Sharia Alert from modern, moderate Indonesia: "Indonesia: Islamic leader defends child marriages," from AKI, October 27 (thanks to C. Cantoni):

Jakarta, 27 Oct. (AKI) – An Islamist party leader has defended child marriages in Indonesia saying it is normal to marry children as young as 11 or 12. Hilman Rosyad Syihab, deputy leader of the Islamic party Partai Keadilan Sejahtera (PKS), shared his views with Adnkronos International. The comments came after a Muslim cleric provoked public outrage in Indonesia by marrying a 12-year-old girl, and reportedly has plans to marry another two girls aged nine and seven.

Pujianto Cahyo Widianto married the girl in the central Java city of Semarang, during an unofficial religious ceremony.

Widianto, used Islam's Prophet Mohammed's marriage to a seven year-old, Aisha, in the 7th century A.D. to justify his actions.

He reportedly chose her from a pool of 20 girls, and gained her parents' approval before flying to Singapore with his new bride. He also .

"Many parents give their children for marriage when they reach 11 or 12 years of age," Hilman told AKI. "It is a normal practice even if it is in decline."...

Posted by Robert at October 27, 2008 10:24 AM
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Perverts.. "It is a normal practice even if it is in decline."

Common maybe, but not normal.
It's just an excuse for filthy old men to play with little girls. Mohammad is their guide and inspiration.

Right from wrong is a twisted concept In Islamland...

Posted by: duh_swami [TypeKey Profile Page] at October 27, 2008 11:03 AM

How convenient for the perps to have the parents' approval.

Islam, a system made in hell.

Posted by: Isabellathecrusader [TypeKey Profile Page] at October 27, 2008 12:04 PM

Or I guess, that's a marriage made in hell.

Posted by: Isabellathecrusader [TypeKey Profile Page] at October 27, 2008 12:11 PM

"Widianto, used Islam's Prophet Mohammed's marriage to a seven year-old, Aisha, in the 7th century A.D. to justify his actions."

Wrong. She was married at 6. Mo consummated the marriage when she was 9.

When I say consummate, I mean.....

Posted by: Celsius [TypeKey Profile Page] at October 27, 2008 1:59 PM

I believe that it was revealed in England that jihadis are involved in child porn. Coincidence? Nope.

Posted by: tanstaafl [TypeKey Profile Page] at October 27, 2008 2:09 PM

Some thing stinks here because according to Indonesian Marriage Law 1974 (no. 1/74)

Marriage Age: minimum marriage age 19 for males and 16 for females; provision for marriage below minimum age, subject to judicial discretion and parental consent

Also

Polygamy: basis of marriage is considered monogamy, but Marriage Law does not prohibit polygamy for those religions that allow it (Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism); permitted with consent of existing wife or wives and judicial permission, by fulfilling conditions specified by law, i.e., proof of financial capacity, safeguards that husband will treat wives and children equally; and court inquiry into validity of reasons for wishing to contract polygamous marriage (e.g., existing wifes physical disfigurement, infertility, incurable disease)

So this slob is not breaking any laws, so something else is at play here

Posted by: InfidelK9 [TypeKey Profile Page] at October 27, 2008 2:44 PM

The outraged public must understand that the first crime to be outraged of is Muhammad's!

That iman is only a follower (islam-sick) of Muhammad.

To all Muslims: the first crime to be outraged of is Muhammad's!

God does not want such crimes so evil as the crimes of Muhammad.

Stop following Muhammad if you want to follow the path of the real God: respecting every person.

Look at the reality: following Muhammad is evil!

Posted by: Coaltaxopeuh [TypeKey Profile Page] at October 27, 2008 6:32 PM

"...validity of reasons for wishing to contract polygamous marriage (e.g., existing wifes physical disfigurement, infertility, incurable disease)...

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

Is that why Muslim men throw acid on women?

Posted by: Isabellathecrusader [TypeKey Profile Page] at October 27, 2008 7:14 PM

Having sex with children is not normal, even if the Imam says it is.

Islam is toxic to humanity.

Posted by: James Martel [TypeKey Profile Page] at October 27, 2008 8:31 PM

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