What is the most verified age of the marriage and consumation of marriage thereafter of Sayyidatina ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) to Rasulullah (Salallahu’alayhi Wa Sallam)? Famously known to be 6 and 9 respectively but is this supported in view of narrations and views of our salaf or not?
Answer:
According to the authentic narrations found in Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, Sayyidatuna ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu’anha) was married to Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) at the age of 6 while still in Makkah Mukarramah.
She was sent to live with Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) after migration to Madinah Munawwarah at the age of 9.
(Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 3894, 3896 & 5158, Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 3464-3467)
This is the correct and the popular view.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best,
Answered by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar