aisha bint abu bakr Flashcards
what are the three contributions of aisha?
- intellectual
- political
- religious
what are the two contributions within intellectual contributions
- islamic teachings
- education
explain her contributions to islamic teachings
- created her own tafsir works
- narrated 1/4 of hadith
- knowledge on muhammad life, teachings, pilgrimages - she gave fatwas (legal rulings)
- she was a hafiza
explain her contribution to education in islam
- established first school of fiqh
- study islam through Quran and secular subjects - established first madrasa in islam
- topic specific to concerns of women
intellectual contribution quotes
“mother of believers” quran 33:6
“Learn a portion of your religion from this red-coloured lady.” – Hadith
what are the two contributions within political contributions
- Battle of the Camel
- Women
explain her contribution to islam through the battle of the camel
disagreed with appointing Ali as successor until he receive consequences.
called for revenge/justice
Sunni - believe she is one of the most significant scholars in early Islam
Shiite - believe she committed a sin when she opposed Ali
explain her contribution to women in islam
- fought for a young woman’s right to choose her husband.
- against that women cannot travel without a male companion
- questioned if she doesn’t have one. - refuted idea that woman passing by man during prayer will ruin his prayer.
political contributions quotes
“Aisha was a leader…among the Companions” - Haylamaz
“you have made women like the worst animals!”- hadith
“who created you form one soul..many men and women” - Qur’an 4:1
what are the two contributions within religious contributions
- scandal of the slander
- dry ablutions
scandal of the slander
- transported home alone by man
- rumours she had been unfaithful
- catalysed revelation that must have 4 witnesses to prevent innocent people from being accused.
USED AS PRECEDENT IN SHARIAH LAW
dry ablution
did not have access to clean water when travelling home to practice wudu before salat
she catalysed revelation from Allah
saying fine sand can be used when water is unavailable.
- sand is also a gift from god
- correct intention = same purpose
- tayammum with sand to cleanse
religious contributions quotes
“if you cannot find any water, then do tayammum with pure earth” Quran (4:43)
“And those that accuse of honourable women but bring no four witness..never accept their testimony” - Surah 24;4
three key impacts of aisha
- role model for women and key figure in politics
- revelations that guide adherents
- education and knowledge
how was aisha a role model for women
fought and advocated for women’s rights and importance of education.
confronted misogyny of her time
stood up for equality in islam