How old was Aisha when she married the prophet?

Aisha bint Abu Bakr was one of Prophet Muhammad’s wives, and her age at the time of her marriage to the Prophet is a matter of historical debate. According to some sources, Aisha was six years old when she was betrothed to the Prophet and nine years old when the marriage was consummated.

Other sources suggest that Aisha was older, possibly in her late teens, at the time of her marriage. It is important to note that the age of marriage and sexual maturity varied widely in the historical context of the time, and that cultural practices and traditions also played a significant role. The topic of Aisha’s age at marriage is a sensitive issue that continues to be discussed and debated within Islamic scholarship and wider society.