Age of Aisha (Radhiyallahu Anhu) at the Time of Marriage
Question
Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi wabarakatahu
Mufti Saheb,
My Son who does not follow ulema of deoband, he has sent me this article which disturbs me alot. can you please explain the truth abouth this issue jazakamullah.
The article is on this website : http://hameem.org/2019/02/11/proof-that-aisha-was-over-15-years-old-when-she-married-the-prophet-peace-be-upon-him/
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
Please refer to the following two articles concerning this issue:
Askimam #17300 – Young Marriage
Askimam #21031 – The Age of Aisha (Radhiyallahu Anhu) at the Time of Marriage
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
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