The Difference of Opinion Regarding The Age of Ayesha (ra) at the Time of her Marriage with the Prophet (pbuh) Please explain the difference of opinion on this matter [1] on two different sites under the same banner. http://www.understanding-islam.com/ri/mi-004.htm http://www.islamic-awareness.org/Polemics/aishah.html Shukran Anwar, South Africa Reply The referred difference of opinion is one of an academic nature. I really think that the two referred writings have presented their points of views regarding the issue under consideration, on the basis of their respective arguments. I think in such cases, the interested reader should closely consider the arguments presented by both points of views and accept the opinion, which he considers to be correct. Regards, Moiz Amjad , Otherwise you may simply Close this Window [1] Reference is to two different opinions regarding Hadhrat Ayesha's age at the time of her marriage.