What Hadith States That Aisha Was 6 Years Old at Betrothal?
Explore the hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari mentioning Aisha's age at betrothal and marriage to Prophet Muhammad.
Video transcript
Sahih al-Bukhari contains a hadith (Volume 7, Book 62, Hadith 64) narrating that Aisha was 6 years old when she was betrothed to Prophet Muhammad and 9 years old when the marriage was consummated.
Questions and answers
Which hadith mentions Aisha's age at marriage?
The hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari (Volume 7, Book 62, Hadith 64) states that Aisha was 6 years old at the time of betrothal and 9 years old when the marriage was consummated.
Is the hadith about Aisha's age widely accepted?
This narration from Sahih al-Bukhari is one of the most cited sources regarding Aisha's age, and it is accepted by many Islamic scholars, although interpretations and discussions exist.
What is Sahih al-Bukhari?
Sahih al-Bukhari is one of the most authentic collections of hadith in Sunni Islam, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari.