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Sunan an-Nasai 3378 (Book 26, Hadith 183) #17990
Marriage of the Prophet Muhammad and Aisha

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad married Aisha when she was six years old and consummated the marriage when she was nine.

It was narrated that 'Aishah said: "The Messenger of Allah married me when I was six, and consummated the marriage with me when I was nine, and I used to play with dolls".
أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ آدَمَ، عَنْ عَبْدَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ تَزَوَّجَنِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ وَأَنَا بِنْتُ سِتٍّ وَدَخَلَ عَلَىَّ وَأَنَا بِنْتُ تِسْعِ سِنِينَ وَكُنْتُ أَلْعَبُ بِالْبَنَاتِ

TOPICS
marriage  *  age  *  consummation  *  zawaj  *  umur  *  nikah

QUICK LESSONS:
Respect cultural norms; Protect children from harm; Allow freedom within reasonable limits; Treat children kindly; Show respect towards others regardless of their age or status

EXPLANATIONS:
The hadith narrated by 'Aishah tells us that the Prophet Muhammad married her when she was six years old, and consummated the marriage with her when she was nine. This is an example of how marriages were conducted in early Islamic society, where it was common for girls to be married at a young age. It also shows us that even though they were young, they still had a sense of playfulness and innocence as evidenced by Aisha's playing with dolls. This hadith teaches us about the importance of respecting cultural norms while also being mindful of children's rights and needs.

The Prophet Muhammad set an example for all Muslims to follow in terms of how to treat children with respect and kindness, even if their age may not be considered appropriate for certain activities or responsibilities according to modern standards. He showed us that we should always strive to protect our children from harm while also allowing them some freedom within reasonable limits so they can grow up into healthy adults who are able to make their own decisions in life.

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