There is no marriage in Islam, there is just an contract of Nikah. A Nikah contract is a contract that gives the right to the man to abuse his wife (wife beating). To use her as a sexual vent whenever he wished, regardless of her agreement. For example Muhammad married Aisha when she was 6 years old, had sexual intercourse when she was 9. True marriage is built on 2 foundations: - Mutual love and respect, to journey together towards God. - To bring and raise children and teach them how to love God and others (to know God). Could a 6 year old have realised these two great vocations and voluntarily entered into them? No. Woman in Islam is a mere tool. *** A man in Islam is allowed to marry 4 wives. *** Some women are considered "ownership of the right hand", sex slaves. In comparison Marriage in Christianity is between one man and one woman. It is so central that God initiates this mystery immediately after creating Adam and eve. Both husband and wife are called to love and respect each other.