بسم اللّٰهِ الرحمن الرحيم
Hadrat
Aisha bint Abi Bakr
عَائِشَة بِنْت أَبِي بَكْر
(Radiyallahu Anha) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا
17 Ramadan 58 AH
— Makkah
- ◈Exceptionally intelligent and astute — described as a young prodigy
- ◈One of three wives who was a Hafiza (memoriser of the Quran)
- ◈Became a Muhaddisah (Hadith expert) and Faqeeha (Islamic jurist)
- ◈Consulted by male companions on Islamic matters — teacher of scholars and experts
- ◈Narrated thousands of Hadith — particularly documented matters relating to women's issues
- ◈Her judicial acumen in Islamic jurisprudence and knowledge is still respected worldwide
- ◈The fear of Allah never left her heart — she kept busy in prayers
- ◈Endured poverty and hunger alongside the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) — survived on dates and water for months
- ◈Generous with wealth — helped the needy and contributed to mosque construction
- ◈Stood firmly for truth and justice
- ◈Proof that a woman can be far more learned — achieved scholarly excellence
“The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) dreamed an angel presented her wrapped in silk, indicating she was his wife in this life and the Hereafter”— Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)
Marriage to the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) — two years before Hijrah
Marriage lasted fourteen years
Continued spreading Islamic knowledge for 44 years after the Holy Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) passing
Served as intermediary between the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and shy female companions seeking knowledge
Involved in matters during the first three caliphs' reigns
Marriage to the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) — two years before Hijrah
Marriage lasted fourteen years
Continued spreading Islamic knowledge for 44 years after the Holy Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) passing
Served as intermediary between the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and shy female companions seeking knowledge
Involved in matters during the first three caliphs' reigns
Marriage to the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) — two years before Hijrah
Marriage lasted fourteen years
Continued spreading Islamic knowledge for 44 years after the Holy Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) passing
Served as intermediary between the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and shy female companions seeking knowledge
Involved in matters during the first three caliphs' reigns
- ♥The fear of Allah Almighty never left her heart — kept busy in prayers
- ♥Yearning for worship — dedicated Dawat-e-Islami magazine article about her devotion
Hadrat Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (radi Allahu anhu)
Hadrat Umm Ruman Zainab (radi Allahu anha)
the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)
17th Ramadan, 58 AH
66 years old
Jannatul Baqi cemetery
“Send blessings upon the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and then begin your gatherings”
“The essence of dignity lies in good manners”
- 🌟Hadrat Aisha (radi Allahu anha) was one of the smartest people in all of Islamic history — even great scholars would come to her for answers!
- 🌟She memorised the entire Quran by heart!
- 🌟She taught people about Islam for 44 years after the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) passed away!
- 🌟She narrated thousands of sayings of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) so we could all learn from them!
