Aisha’s Marriage and her Historic Role

Aisha’s Marriage and her Historic Role the mind is very sharp and quickly grasps new things. Studies also show that memory is especially strong in the early years. What a person learns in early life is rarely forgotten. The idea of beginning a child’s schooling at an early age is based on this very principle. Aisha al-Siddiqah was an exceptionally intelligent woman with a highly receptive mind. Therefore, it was God’s will that she should be placed in the Prophet’s continuous company from an early age. The only practical form of such close and continuous companionship was for her to become his wife and life companion. It was under this special divine plan that Aisha al-Siddiqah entered the marital household of the Prophet of Islam at a young age. Outwardly, this marriage was unusual and contrary to common practice. For this reason, it was quite possible that the Prophet of Islam might not have accepted it, or might not even have considered the proposal. Perhaps because of this sensitivity, an angel came to him and gave him prior indication of this extraordinary relationship, so that he would have no hesitation in the matter. In some respects, this was similar to what had happened earlier in the case of Mary. Mary could naturally have felt great hesitation at the prospect of giving birth to a child without a father. Therefore, God sent an angel to her in