The Roman Myth Of The Abduction Of The Sabine Women Played Out Again In Modern Times.

[sandyRoe]

This time it's all too real. The victims are Yazidi women who've been kidnapped and sold into 'marriage'.
Is there any Surah which condemns, or condones, such actions?

[sandyRoe]

http://www.skynews.com.au/news/world/mideast/2014/08/30/yazidi-women--sold-into-marriage-.html

[askyourgran]

I'm sure if there isn't a condition in Surah about this something will be found and twisted to suit the circumstances, like most of the Koran in those nutters' hands.

[agchristie]

There is probably something that can somehow be explained to justify it. Unfortunately, I don't have the knowledge.

[Svejk]

the first one wasn't a myth. I've seen the photos.

[sandyRoe]

No Qur'anic scholars, believers or otherwise, in tonight?

[Obiter]

The Holy Bible tells of those who were sold into slavery (and presumably forced marriage), so it may not be restricted to the Koran.

[sandyRoe]

I'd forgotten the Nigerian schoolgirls. If it's happening in West Africa and nearly half a world away in Iraq it can't be seen as Haram.

[naomi24]

And forbidden to you are wedded wives of other people except those who have fallen in your hands (as prisoners of war). Sura 4:24

[sandyRoe]

Thank you, Naomi, for your brief exegesis.

[agchristie]

This may also be of interest to add to Naomi's answer:-

http://www.truthrevolt.org/commentary/spencer-baltimore-muslim-leader-says-islam-doesnt-justify-abduction-%E2%80%94-doesnt-mention-sex

[sandyRoe]

agchristie, I'm not sure I'd want to take anything written by someone with the surname, Shapiro, as gospel when it comes to matters Islamic.

[agchristie]

sandyRoe - perhaps not, I just saw the Surah referred to, more of a confirmation really.

[naomi24]

sandyRoe, I answered your question. Were you expecting more?

[sandyRoe]

NO. 'Brief' wasn't a criticism.

[naomi24]

OK.

[keyplus90]

Islam forbids forced marriage in any circumstances.

[jomifl]

/Islam forbids forced marriage in any circumstances./

That would explain why it never happens in islamic states..

[naomi24]

^True. It asks nine year old girls if they agree, they look at their fathers for guidance, their fathers nod, and the children do as they're told. They agree. No force there.

[naomi24]

^That was to Keyplus.

[vetuste_ennemi]

Over to you, Khandro.