The First Islamic "First-Cousin Marriage"?

Submitted by Mike Ramirez (United States), Mar 14, 2014 at 23:40

Muhammad's nephew, Ali, married Muhammad's daughter, Fatima. Perhaps this was Islam's first "first-cousin marriage" and most likely the reason why such practice is acceptable within Muslim families since whatever was acceptable to Muhammad is still considered acceptable to those who revere his teachings and lifestyle to this day.

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