The former governor of Zamfara State has come under fire from several quarters for being the leading voice that is supporting early girlchild marriage, using religion as excuse. See his defense below: Nigeria has many uncountable problems and none of them is early marriage. As a matter of fact early marriage is the solution to about half of our problems. "For those who wonder if I can give my daughter(s) out in marriage at the age of 9 or 13, I tell you most honestly, I can give her out at the age of 6 if I want to and its not your business. "This is because I am a Muslim and I follow the example of the best of mankind, Muhammad ﺻَﻠَّﻰ ﺍﻟﻠَّﻪُ ﻋَﻠَﻴْﻪِ ﻭَﺳَﻠَّﻢَ . "In Islam, marriage is not only about sex, it is about family and helping one another in achieving their goals, which is the attainment of Paradise."Do you think it is right for a man to give a girl below 18years his PENIS rather a PEN? url=.blogspot.com]For more gist on politics CLICK HERE[/url]
Posted: at 21-07-2013 12:06 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie
opeedoja at 21-07-2013 02:34 PM (10 years ago) (m)
The former governor of Zamfara State has come under fire from several quarters for being the leading voice that is supporting early girlchild marriage, using religion as excuse. See his defense below: Nigeria has many uncountable problems and none of them is early marriage. As a matter of fact early marriage is the solution to about half of our problems. "For those who wonder if I can give my daughter(s) out in marriage at the age of 9 or 13, I tell you most honestly, I can give her out at the age of 6 if I want to and its not your business. "This is because I am a Muslim and I follow the example of the best of mankind, Muhammad ﺻَﻠَّﻰ ﺍﻟﻠَّﻪُ ﻋَﻠَﻴْﻪِ ﻭَﺳَﻠَّﻢَ . "In Islam, marriage is not only about sex, it is about family and helping one another in achieving their goals, which is the attainment of Paradise." Do you think it is right for a man to give a girl below 18years his PENIS instead of a PEN? click HERE for more gist check out more entertainment gist HERE
Posted: at 21-07-2013 02:34 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie
Aboki so U mean that it's only when U marry a small a little girl that U can be of help to her. That one is not help because U are looking 4 something, selfishness.
Posted: at 21-07-2013 03:14 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie
Now you all understand their grievances around what they term 'western education!' The more girls from Islamic families get into education - the higher the likelihood they (ie the young girls) will fight their parents and refuse to be married off.
It is not only happening in Nigeria - although it is not as common amongst the European Moslem community - it is happening in the middle east.
We can but hope one day there will be a change of heart amongst those who believe such is right. Nigeria is still fighting to get female circumcision abolished. One must remember it can take centuries for people to want to do away with things considered 'traditional' or 'Cultural.'
Remember all the noise about the osu caste system in Igbo land. All the elite who spoke against the system - not one of them would accept the challenge of setting a good example by allowing any of their children - son or daughter - marry into a family considered 'osu!'
Posted: at 21-07-2013 03:32 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Aquarium at 21-07-2013 04:13 PM (10 years ago) (m)
Oga Yerima, it seems like you never went to the library during your school days. Giving out a little child (boy or girl) in marriage is an abuse and a total disregard for their freedom. I wonder, are they gonna thank you later in life? You know what child marriage will result into? It will result into maternal mortality, young widows and irresponsible children. This is not about religion, this is about humanity and freedom. Besides, only human beings can become muslims or christians.
Na me dey reign! !! !!!
Posted: at 21-07-2013 04:13 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
Aquarium at 21-07-2013 04:13 PM (10 years ago) (m)
Oga Yerima, it seems like you never went to the library during your school days. Giving out a little child (boy or girl) in marriage is an abuse and a total disregard for their freedom. I wonder, are they gonna thank you later in life? You know what child marriage will result into? It will result into maternal mortality, young widows and irresponsible children. This is not about religion, this is about humanity and freedom. Besides, only human beings can become muslims or christians.
Na me dey reign! !! !!!
Posted: at 21-07-2013 04:13 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
escapedprince at 21-07-2013 04:20 PM (10 years ago) (m)
It's no surprise. Ahmed Yerima is not worthy to be a senator, the man is a degenerated scumbag , a religious extremist and a cross-border pedophile , He shamelessly bought / married a six year old Egyptian child and paid her parents 500.000 USD$ .
Posted: at 21-07-2013 04:20 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
that idea ll only still exists in the northern part of Nigeria,due to their selfish desire,how can a normal human beings ll decide to ignore the age pretty girls that re flopping every where in d country and decides to marry underage,5,6,7,8,yrs is that not madness,after all na them,them they marry them self,if you go to some part in the north and look at a woman you re in soup,nothing concern me concern yanriyan ,
Posted: at 21-07-2013 04:41 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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