Question Regarding Surah At-Talaq (65:4) And The Issue Of Underage Marriage
Islam has not prescribed an age limit for marriage. Islam however, directs the Muslims to follow the tradition set by the humans themselves in the light of the innate guidance provided to them, and the practice of the Prophets and Messengers which requires that only adult male and female should enter the marriage bond. By adulthood in this context we mean mental and physical maturity. In Quran 65:4 , the Quranic words are وَاللَّائِي لَمْ يَحِضْنَ . In the Arabic language, the word لَمْ is used for total and strong negation. Hence the expression cannot connote those girls who have not started to menstruate; it can only connote girls who have not menstruated in spite of reaching the age. For comments of Ghamidi Sahab , please refer to the video below from 27:50 onward : https://youtu.be/LOZNs94R73M?t=1670