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.

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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.