Ages of Muhammads Wives at Marriage: Difference between revisions

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The data about Hind (Umm Salama) is precise, and there are no variant traditions.
The data about Hind (Umm Salama) is precise, and there are no variant traditions.


{{Quote| Bewley/Saad 8:61.|She died in Dhu’l-Qada 59 [17 August - 15 September 679.}}
{{Quote| Bewley/Saad 8:61.|She died in Dhu’l-Qada 59 [17 August - 15 September 679].}}


{{Quote| Bewley/Saad 8:67|It is related that she was 84 when she died.}}
{{Quote| Bewley/Saad 8:67|It is related that she was 84 when she died.}}
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Eighty-four years before 59 AH brings us to the year between 26 April 597 and 15 April 598 and a median birthdate of 20 October 597.
Eighty-four years before 59 AH brings us to the year between 26 April 597 and 15 April 598 and a median birthdate of 20 October 597.


{{Quote|Bewley/Saad 8:61.|The Messenger of Allah married her at the end of the month of Shawwal 4 AH.}}
{{Quote|Bewley/Saad 8:61.|The Messenger of Allah married her at the end of the month of Shawwal 4 AH [on or before 6 April 626].}}
 
This date is on or shortly before 6 April 626.


:::'''Hind’s Median Age = 28 years and 6 months.'''
:::'''Hind’s Median Age = 28 years and 6 months.'''