[PhillipHer]

I'm posting this only for the benefit of someone who wants to research what Islam really says about rape as opposed to what is often practiced in Pakistan or what a crusader [by medieval definition] like Spenser says. It would not surprise me if the judge was killed for upholding Islam, such has become the perversion of that part of the world. The key to staying focused on this issue is to define rape & nikah.
Secondly, other Abrahamic religions may have similar passages in their scripture.

But didn't Islam come to be "the best" of them all?
I mean, what was Islam's innovation? To amplify the inhumane teachings of the previous religions?

Another point. IF we are seeing (today) any similar systematic religious inspiration in other religions, they are already being condemned and criticise.

Therefore, it wouldn't be sensible to use the "they did it too" tactic.