Child marriage widespread in Bangladesh: 52% of brides are under 18, 18% under 15

Few things are more abundantly attested in Islamic law than the permissibility of child marriage. Islamic tradition records that Muhammad’s favorite wife, Aisha, was six when Muhammad wedded her and nine when he consummated the marriage: “The Prophet wrote the (marriage contract) with Aisha while she was six years old and consummated his marriage with … Continue reading Child marriage widespread in Bangladesh: 52% of brides are under 18, 18% under 15