Muhammad marries his adopted son's wife after son divorces her????

 

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According to Islamic tradition, Prophet Muhammad married 

Zaynab bint Jahsh after she divorced his adopted son, Zayd ibn Harithah. This marriage, detailed in Quran 33:37, was intended to abolish the pre-Islamic custom that treated adopted sons exactly like biological sons, specifically regarding marriage restrictions. 

Key Details Regarding the Event:

• Initial Marriage: Muhammad arranged the marriage between Zaynab (his cousin) and Zayd (a former slave he had adopted) to break down social class barriers.
• The Divorce: The marriage between Zayd and Zaynab was unhappy and ended in divorce.
• The Marriage to Muhammad:Following the divorce, Muhammad married Zaynab. The Quranic verse (33:37) indicates this was done to show that believers were not restricted from marrying the ex-wives of their adopted sons.
• Cultural Context: At the time, marrying an adopted son's ex-wife was considered taboo and akin to incest in Arab society, a notion the Quranic revelation sought to change.
• Different Perspectives: While traditional Islamic sources emphasize the legal redefinition of adoption, some critics and historical accounts focus on the circumstances leading to the divorce and the subsequent marriage.