"Mohammed and David Both Had Multiple Wives"
Hi Pat,
I bought your "Evidence and Answers" CD series on Islam and
listened to the first one today. I must say that it was very
informative and enjoyable. In that particular broadcast, you contrasted
Islam with Christianity by pointing out that Mohammed had eleven wives.
However, the Bible records that King David, described as a man after
God's own heart, also had numerous wives and concubines. Doesn't that
nullify your argument with Mohammed somewhat?
Great question. First, God's intent was for men to have one wife so
David was out of God's will there, and the Bible shows He did not have a
good home life. David was a man after God's heart but he was not
sinless, he only was deeply committed to God. In Islam a qualification
for a prophet is that he is sinless after his call. Muhammad is
believed to be sinless; that is why this is a key point. David is not
believed to be sinless but sincere; Muhammad is supposed to be sinless.
The Koran limits men to four wives but Muhammad took several more. Also,
Muhammad's youngest and most favorite wife Aisha was nine years old when
they consummated their marriage. David did not marry a child but married
women. Finally, Muhammad took his son-in-law's wife as one of his wives
as well. So the character of Muhammad does not point to a sinless
prophet.
Pat Zukeran
© 2005 Probe Ministries
About the Author  Patrick Zukeran is a research associate with Probe Ministries. He has a B.A. from Point Loma Nazarene University, a Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary. He is an author, radio talk show host, and a national and international speaker on apologetics, comparative religions, Bible, and theology. Pat hosts a nationally syndicated radio show “Evidence and Answers” (www.evidenceandanswers.org) which also airs throughout Asia. Before joining Probe, Pat served for twelve years as an Associate Pastor. He can be reached via e-mail at
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