Aisha Bint Abu Bakr Flashcards
Who was Aisha Bint Abu Baker
A highly influential leader who encompassed an astonishing memory and was extremely intellectual about the life of Prophet Muhammad, this gained her great respect from many Islamic adherents of her time and into present society
What was she known as
‘Mother of Believers’ ‘Scholar of Scholars’
What could she do
interpret the meaning of sacred texts (Tasfir), allowed her to spread the word of Muhammad
What are her three Contributions
- Education and interpretation of sacred texts
- Traditions and Law
- Spread of the word of Muhammad
Name contributions she made to the expression of Islam
1.Mother of believers- exemplary role model
2. Salat - regularly prayer with Muhammad
3. Zakat - simple life and supported the poor
4. Hajj - performed the Hajj
5. Aisha remained devoted to sustaining and preserving the religion that has been established by her husband, demonstrating how to live life according to the will of Allah
What were the 2000 Hadiths
They were recordings of Prophet Muhammad’s actions, establishing Aisha as one of the most prolific Hadith narrators and a major source of authority
Resit Haylamaz
“Aisha was like a bridge between the time of the prophet and the future of islam”
What impact did Aisha have on Women
Aisha Kept the faith alive by educating women and children which significantly reversed the role of women as she demolished the days of ignorance (jahaliyah) for women of this time
Describe the Acquisition of Slander
Aisha showed great courage and companionship after she was accused of committing adultery, she then establishes the protection of the innocent until proven guilt by four witnesses.
Battle of the Camel describe
Aisha showed courage and bravery as she fought Ali to avenge the assassination of Uthman by completing battle speeches and leading troops on the back of a camel. Aisha lost the battle but her determination and strength left an everlasting impression on the Islamic community
Explain Aishas impact on the Shariah Law
Her wealth of knowledge and photographic memory allowed her to also be know as Hafiz where 1/4 of the Shariah Law is based upon Aisha’s Hadiths, which is continued to be expressed today in the traditions and Laws
“If all the knowledge of Aisha were gather and compared to all the other wives of the prophet… hers would be greater”
(Ibn Shikah Al-Zuri)
