Ali Sina claims that Muhammad had intercourse with Mariyah the Copt, who was just a maid and not legally married to him.

The article begins by addressing the allegations made by Ali Sina regarding Mariyah the Copt, suggesting that she was merely a maid and that Muhammad's relationship with her was scandalous. However, the response emphasizes that Mariyah was legally married to Muhammad and held the respected title of 'Umm al-Muminin' or 'Mother of the Believers'. This title is significant as it denotes her status among the Prophet's wives, countering the claim that she was just a servant. Furthermore, reputable historical sources, including Ibn Kathir and various genealogy projects, support the assertion that Mariyah was indeed one of Muhammad's wives. The argument also points out that even critics of Islam, like Ibn Warraq, refer to her as a 'legal concubine', which further undermines the claim that she was merely a maid. Ultimately, the article argues that if Ali Sina's assertion were true, it would indeed pose a problem for the Islamic narrative, but the evidence presented affirms Mariyah's legitimate status as a wife.