Michael Jones

So this is a huge myth.

So this is a huge myth.

She was probably in her late teens to early 20s based on the cultural understanding.

She was probably in her late teens to early 20s based on the cultural understanding.

You can check up the scholars I noted.

You can check up the scholars I noted.

Again, Michael Satlow, Amram Trauper, Brent Shaw, Keith Hopkins.

Again, Michael Satlow, Amram Trauper, Brent Shaw, Keith Hopkins.

Okay, with regards to Aisha's age, they did keep accurate records.

Okay.

With regards to Aisha's age, they did keep accurate records.

Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim.

Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim.

After Islam.

After Islam.

Tafsir, every Tafsir.

Tafsir.

Every Tafsir.

from the earliest periods of Islam, say she was married to the prophet Muhammad when she was six or seven, because some differ on that, but they all agree he consummated the marriage when she was nine.

From the earliest periods of Islam, say she was married to the prophet Muhammad when she was six or seven, because some differ on that, but they all agree he consummated the marriage when she was nine.