Re: what if the new wife is the same age as their eldest child - 4 wives?? continued.
I dont like the idea of it AT ALL. I know some people will come back with examples of the past.
Islam is a complete religion because it offers solutions to almost every scenario. The Prophet (saw) lived a life full of examples to be looked at when confronted with a certain case. Every action he took was to be a reference point for us when in that situation. He is as close to perfect as a human being can get. He had reasons for marrying Aisha (r) at the age he did and WE dont have those reasons! Therefore, PLEASE dont give that example!
You know what I find so frustrating about this topic? Lack of common sense. Something being allowed is not the green light to do it all the time. Men will take the 4 wives rule and use it for their benefit but what about the circumstances under which 4 wives were allowed??? Do you see those present??? NO.
WHY did the Prophet (saw) marry Aisha (R) at the age he did? The why's are just as imortant and to be taken into consideration just as much.