The Hadith is a recollection of the prophets life. Some muslims will follow it and learn the way the prophet lived, so they will follow in his footsteps.
The whole marriage thing, yes he did marry her. He didnt take her as a wife, more like adopted her. you couldnt adopt back then, she was actually one of the main ppl behind the the formulation of the Hadith. most of his marriages were more like being a protectorate. Just like in history when you have a strong nation who protects a weaker one.
If you wish to believe he was a pedo because of it, thats your opinion. Consider that the prophet only had Children with his first wife.
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