Re: Strictness?
Not fair, you edited your post while I was writing my lengthy one -_-
But your solution is a very modernized approach. Typically, a true follower of Islam would likely have a different solution (not to say you’re not or anything). But it’s not about running away, it’s about making the best decision she can. Perhaps Allah (swt) purposely put her in this situation so that she may get married young, perhaps it’s in her kismat? What other solutions would she have, run away? Astaghferullah, I hope not. I can guarantee you that had she approached the Prophet Muhammad (saw) he would have most likely first approached her parents and spoken with them and second suggested for her to marry.