Was Aisha just six years old when she married Muhammad?

This claim is a recurring one among critics of Islam, so its foundation deserves close scrutiny. Critics allege that Aisha was just six years old when she was betrothed to Muhammad, himself in his 50s, and only nine when the marriage was consummated.

When was Aisha born?

Aisha was born 613 or early 614. She was the daughter of Umm Ruman and Abu Bakr of Mecca, two of Muhammad’s most trusted companions. But hardly there is any information about Aisha’s childhood years. The idea to match Aisha with Muhammad was suggested by Khawlah bint Hakim after the death of Muhammad’s first wife, Khadija bint Khuwaylid.

Was Aisha the most devout daughter?

She was called the “most truthful daughter of the most truthful one.” She was most devout. Most beautiful. And she was wed to the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, in the latter part of his lifetime. The story of Aisha bint Abu Bakr (may God be pleased with her) is one of divinity, fortitude, knowledge and love.

How did Aisha deal with the death of Prophet Muhammad?

The Prophet died on Aisha’s bosom. Upon his death, Aisha mourned intensely for her loss- never marrying again. Aisha was the only wife to witness the Messenger receiving revelation. She twice saw the Angel Gabriel in human form and received salaams (greetings of peace) directly from him.

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How old would Aisha have been at the time of call?

This shows that Aisha must have been approaching majority at the time. Again, the Isaba, speaking of the Prophet’s daughter Fatima, says that she was born five years before the Call and was about five years older than Aisha.

How old was Aisha at the time of her betrothal?

Hence there is not the least doubt that Aisha was at least nine or ten years of age at the time of betrothal, and fourteen or fifteen years at the time of marriage.” [4] (Bolding is mine.)

Was Muhammad’s marriage to Aisha motivated by misplaced desire?

The Islamophobic depiction of Muhammad’s marriage to Aisha as motivated by misplaced desire fits within a broader Orientalist depiction of Muhammad as a philanderer. This idea dates back to the crusades.