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Neither the former nor the latter.
Unlike the founders of some other reigions, Muhammad (and the god described by him) murdered countless humans. So Islam definitely is not a religion of peace.
Most pedophiles never abuse any child and 90 % of child sexual abuses are committed by non-pedophiles. So the mere fact Muhammad slept with a prepubescent girl doesn't make Islam a religion of pedophilia either.
Anonymous
Peace. In Islam you cannot get married before puberty and the girl's permission is required. Historically, different cultures have had different "acceptability" standards. If thousands of years ago, age differences weren't a big deal - we really can't comment on it. We don't know what society was like but, my guess would be that kids weren't considered kids till 18! And given the way of life, they likely matured very early.
That said some "muslims" today marry of their daughters at an unacceptable age. You will find that mostly these are poor and illiterate people. In Islam you cannot harm another human being. For example, before you perform the holy pilgrimage to Mecca - you are required to seek forgiveness from people as God will question you on your treatment of others.
Also, you aren't supposed to marry for lust.
This question is old and as always needs context. May God guide us to knowledge and forgive us our shortcomings. Hope this helped.
Tabidi
The Religion is Suppose to be Peaceful, but I think people take what's in the Qur'ran and turn the words around. I think even a lot of Muslims Misunderstand it themselves and thats why they do horrible things.
Andres
A religion of the sword.
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Lots of lunatics hide behind religion. But the Lord sees our heart, we can lie to everybody else, but not Him.