Age of A’isha (Radhiyallahu anha) at the time of marriage
Question
As salamu alaykum the website understandingislam.org, promulgate the fact Aisha was married at 18/19 old and not 6, you can see that on their website. Can you help them to the correct view
http://www.understandingislam.org/Prophet Muhammad's Wife Ayesha-Her Age.htm
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
You may see a detailed refutation by Muhtaram Mufti Abdul Azim Saheb:
http://www.askimam.org/public/question_detail/21031
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Maaz Chati
Student Darul Iftaa
Blackburn, England, UK
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.
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