Written by; Atabek Shukurov
Edited by; Dr. Abraham Anderson
We are seeing a very dramatic phenomenon that happens infrequently.
There is widespread pandemonium as a result of the files that were made public and contained information about possible child abuse. There is no social media, such as Facebook, Instagram, X, or TikTok, that does not hold intense discussions over the given issue. The individuals from all denominations, races, religions, and backgrounds are engaging in this issue. The most, if not all, of them are responding to the issue in a negative way. Many of them are even cursing the individuals whose names may be found in the files that have been revealed.
It goes without saying that intelligent individuals should learn a lot from this, including many important life lessons. As a theologian, I hope to utilize it to help readers of my books, articles, and lectures—both audio and video—understand a few key issues. In a brief post, I want to use the current circumstances to highlight several key themes. It is hoped that knowledgeable individuals will comprehend it and make the most of it in order to gain certainty regarding numerous matters pertaining to their faith.
The stories are lessons for the genuine believers as God said;
In their stories there is truly a lesson for people of reason. 12; 111
So narrate ˹to them˺ stories, so perhaps they will reflect. 7; 176
So, the genuinely bright people should learn from different stories, for none of us are born as knowledgeable and smart beings. Instead, we pick up knowledge from a variety of sources, including the narratives that surround us. In order to become better versions of ourselves and to be prepared for the Day of Judgement, when we will all be held accountable, we then apply the lesson we have learned.
Without any more wait, we start the debate;
Did Epstein Files include the name of Prophet Muhammad PBUH?
The simple answer is;
- Quran Centric (Early Hanafi) Masters replied; No!!!
- Traditionalists stated; Yes!
The issue of ‘Age of Aishah RA’ became one of the fundamental points in Athari Islam. I have already produced quite a lot of material in both video lectures;
First; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLDDCRkVpU0,
Second; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgRGtceDFVo, ,
and article;
I have presented the issue from both narrative and Theoretical (Usuli) points of view. Therefore, I will not be repeating myself over this issue again.
However, the topic of ‘Epstein Files’ which is widely discussed forced me to produce a short, yet, precise piece in this issue. The knowledgeable people can understand the context of a ”5/6-year-old girl marrying a 54-year-old man based on the existing circumstances”. I only wanted to share a few items to contemplate:
1.Impossible to hide such events
We all can see that the point of an adult male having a sexual relationship with the girls between the ages of 13-18 is creating a major harm to the reputation of the personalities who are worldwide regarded and recognized. I don’t know of any girl who was nine years old, let alone five or six. The sensible individual should think about this subject properly. It shows that the people pay attention to these issues. So, if the story of Aishah RA was authentic, the people would have noticed it, especially the fabricated narration states that she was 5 or 6 during the marriage.
2.Hunters for sensational news
We can clearly see that if a person of authority has a sexual contact with a girl at 13, it becomes common and broadly reported. Just open any of the well-known platforms on social media or any prominent publications and magazines. This issue is included in the headlines of each of them. One should not imagine that in the time of the Prophet PBUH there was no Facebook but simply YouTube. All these websites of the social media are nothing but a digital copy of what individuals had in the real format. Thus, TikTok mimics midday get-togethers in coffee shops, Facebook is a gathering of people in local bars, and so forth.
Additionally, Arabians used to have gathering places such as;
Nadi, and Nadwah, which translates to “forum,”.
Diwaniyyah, which translates to “guest house of the authorities and respected people.” given that every high-ranking individual in a city had a Diwaniyyah.
Souq means “market.” They used to have a seasonal and perminant markets where people from all throughout the Arabian world would geather, not only for buying and selling but to present their new poems, novels and to socialise too. In fact, the Prophet PBUH has exploited these seasonal souqs to deliver his message. The educated people are aware of His regular visits to Souq Ukaaz, which is held till the date after Hajj.
These types of places were the real platform to spread all sorts of positive and negative news. Keep in mind that the Prophet PBUH is from the highest tribe called Quraysh, and he is a member of the most respected family of Quraysh named Hashimites. As we see the ‘Epstein Files’ spreading globally faster than the speed of sound, the news of a 54-year-old Hishimite marrying a 6-year-old Taimiy Quraishite girl would become widely spread, and everyone would be speaking about it.
3.Looking for a chance to ruin His reputation
If it actually occurs, the adversaries will ruin the person’s reputation. This kind of circumstance is used by the opponents to undermine the person’s dignity during his lifetime rather than 200 years after his passing (until Bukhari is born). When the Prophet PBUH was in Mecca, he confronted the pagans; when he migrated to Medina, he confronted the Jews and Christians. The Prophet PBUH had conversations with adherents of each of the aforementioned faiths throughout his lifetime. He spoke with scholars, individuals of various social and academic levels, and kings who practiced these religions. The Prophet PBUH also sent ambasidors to the kings of different countries. But during the conversation, none of them utilized the 5/6-year-old girl’s problem to refute the Prophet. None of them took advantage of His dignity or even His willingness to wed a six-year-old girl.
For instance, the Abbasid Sultanate has sent the Genius Imam Abu Bakr al-Baqillani to Roman Emperor as an ambassador. The Cesar, during the conversation, brought up the story of Aishah and a false accusation towards her. He said; ‘What happened to the ‘Mother of Believers and her love adventure?’. Imam Abu Bakr replied; ‘The same thing which happened to the Mother of Jesus! Both were accused falsely, and God Almighty has revealed Devine Verses in Quran to purify them both from the false allegations!’.
Cesar said; ‘The Caliph new whom to send to me!’
As it is obvious, the obsessive desire of the opponents to ruin the reputation of the Noble Prophet PBUH was and is there all the time.
All of that demonstrates that the tale of 5/6-year-old Aishah is a hoax.
4. Desperate attempts to give negative labels
The ones who were fighting against the Prophet PBUH were desperate to give him most disguising labels to ruin his reputation. They were dying to find any negative trait in His noble behavior to exploit against him. The fact that they called him “bewitched, insane, magician, and poet” is well known. They were desperate to place a dirt on Him. But none of them even brought up the 5/6-year-old girl’s story. If it had really happened, it would be a critical issue bringing the reputation of the Noble Prophet under a question. However, they did not even acknowledge it. Everyone recalls the tale of Zainab, a divorced woman between the ages of 35 and 37. They did utilize this matter against the Prophet PBUH, according to history texts. This topic is dealt in Quran itself. This is indisputable evidence that the story of 5/6-year-old divorcee Aishah is untrue.
I have only made few short points; however, it is good enough for the people of intellect to make their minds about the story of 5/6 years of girl marrying the Noble Prophet PBUH.
Just to clarify, I did not get any response to the previous article in this regard.
Shaykh Atabek Shukurov an Nasafi 