Hazrat Aisha (RZ)

Q: Describe the life and services of Hazrat Aeysha for Islam.[1O]

Born 6-7 years before migration

Daughter of hazrat abu bakr
First engaged to al-mutim
Hazrat Khawla suggested prophet to marry her.
She was married to prophet when she was around 6-7
Marriage consummated when she was 9 in Madinah in 2 A.H.
She participated in battle of Uhad and other battles.
a) nursed the wounded b) offered water to soldiers
She was intelligent, quick-witted (learner) and she had photographic memory.
She was trained spiritually in the company of Prophet (PBUH).

a) Many Quranic verses were revealed on her bed.

b) She was the eye witness of many revelations
c) She had distinctive understanding of many verses
d) Memorized Quran

Prophet loved her company the most “Aisha enjoys superiority over all other women”.
She was scandalized by hypocrites in Madinah. (Discuss)
Her chastity was declared in 24:11-19.
Her accusers faced punishment of 80 lashes
She was entitled as Al-Siddiqa after her truthfulness was declared by Quran.
Few Quranic verses are related to her.

a) Verses about hajj

b) Verses about tayammum

In Makkah a mosque is named after her.

Pilgrims intend for minor and major pilgrimages from that mosque.
Accompanied prophet in farewell pilgrimage.
Prophet spent last days in her apartment
She took care of prophet with affection and devotion
She softened miswak and recited Al-Muwadhatain for prophet.
Prophet (PBUH) a) told her about the poison he tasted at Khyber b) instructed to ask people to be
regular in prayer and kind to slaves.
Prophet died on her lap and took last breath in her arms
Prophet was buried in her apartment

After Prophet (PBUH)’s death

She outlived Prophet
She was looked with special respect due to Prophet (PBUH)’s burial in her apartment.
She remained a leading figure after the Prophet’s death

Companions learnt from her

a) Caliphs consulted her in important decisions

b) Delivered speeches for companions
c) Abu Musa Ashari and ibne masud asked her questions on important matters

One of the most authentic sources of Learning Quran hadith and Fiqah

a) Narrated 2210 ahadith

b) Critic of badly remembered ahadith
c) Trained 200 students
d) Special source of teaching to women
e) Taught senior companions like ibne abbas, ibne masud, h zubair etc.
f) Arwah Said “she wasn’t only proficient in fiqh but also in medicine and poetry’

She sacrificed her place of burial for hazrat umar.

She played a vital role in politics
She differed in opinion with h. ali
Led force against him to Basra with h talha and h zubair.
Retired from politics after battle of camel
Died in ramadhan at the age of 65.
Buried in jannat ul baqi
H abu huraira led her funeral.

Q[b]Explain the Significance of Ayesha after Prophet (PBUH)’s death. [4]

She was taken with high regard and respect due to Prophet (PBUH)’s burial in her apartment
She was recognized as one of the leading sources of learning and teaching religious matters.
She was of great assistance to the caliphs and companions
She was influential in debates and political matters

b) Explain how is she inspiring for Muslims. [4]

For Women
She inspires women
a) to observe Hijab with rigidity
b) to learn as she was more learned than many men of her time.
c) to practice patience.
d) to memorize Quran
e) to take part in social and political life
For Community
She inspires the community
a) to be generous
b) to learn and teach Quran and Hadith.