Son of Muhammad and Nasima. Born in the Druze village of Beit Jan on November 8, 1979, the eighth of his parents' eleven children. Ayman grew up in a warm and militant family, and was raised on the values ​​of love of homeland and contribution to the country.

Ayman attended elementary school and the comprehensive high school in his village, and successfully completed his studies. In the period between his graduation and his enlistment in the IDF, he worked odd jobs, mainly in agriculture, in order to help his family - help that continued even during his short vacations from the army.

In March 1998, Ayman enlisted in the IDF, in the Druze unit. He completed his basic training with honors and was assigned as a fighter in the BSA. After a short period, he went to the company commander course, and upon completion, he returned to the unit, where he served on the northern border and in Gaza.

During his service, Ayman became known as an outstanding fighter and commander, and advanced through the ranks in the unit. He stood out for his physical fitness, especially in running, and achieved a record score on the sergeant track exam in the company commander course. In his last position, Ayman served as a company sergeant major (Sergeant Major), a position in which he distinguished himself with professionalism and attention to detail until the day he fell.

On November 17, 2000, three months before his release, Sergeant Ayman Abu Haya fell in the line of duty, aged twenty-one. He was laid to rest in the Beit Jan Military Cemetery. He is survived by his parents and ten brothers and sisters: Amal, Qassem, Bassem, Hamud, Iman, Abdullah, Assad, Amin, Faiz and Arij.

The unit's commander, Colonel Dror, wrote about him: "Ayman, who began his service in the infantry track, stood out from the beginning of his service with his high abilities and was selected to serve in the brigade's reconnaissance company. During his service in the company, he demonstrated command skills that led him to a command track, and served as a platoon sergeant. Due to his success, he went on to a company sergeant major course in the field units, and recently served as a company sergeant major. Ayman was a soldier and commander of the highest caliber, with a high personal level, who greatly influenced his field of work and demonstrated extraordinary motivation. His last wish was to continue serving in permanent service in the IDF."

Family members say: "Ayman's charming smile, his love for his friends and for every person, will never be forgotten."