Hazrat Ayesha Siddiqa Flashcards
Who was Hazrat Ayesha Siddiqa?
Hazrat Ayesha was the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq the closest companion of Hazrat Muhammad Rasool-Allah Khatam-an-Nabiyeen.
When was she born? What kind of environment did she grow up in?
She was born after the revelation of Islam when her parents had already accepted the true faith.
When did Hazrat Muhammad Rasool-Allah Khatam-an-Nabiyeen marry her?
Hazrat Muhammad Rasool-Allah Khatam-an-Nabiyeen married her just before the migration to Madina.
What title was she given?
She was given the title of Siddiqa, the truthful.
What was she often called?
She was often called al Siddiqa binte el Siddiq (the truthful daughter of a truthful father).
List all her Qualities.
lively
beautiful
very intelligent
keen observer
quick learner
generous lady and would help the needy any way she could.
hospitable
forgiving
never indulged in speaking ill of anyone.
courageous
brave
What was she to the Holy Prophet?
She was the favourite wife of Hazrat Muhammad Rasool-Allah Khatam-an-Nabiyeen
In the company and guidance of Hazrat Muhammad Rasool-Allah Khatam- an-Nabiyeen what did young Ayesha learn?
In the company and guidance of Hazrat Muhammad Rasool-Allah Khatam- an-Nabiyeen young Ayesha’s knowledge and wisdom were further developed.
Describe what the Holy Prophet and Hazrat Ayesha would do together.
Hazrat Muhammad Rasool-Allah Khatam-an-Nabiyeen helped her with her housework and spent much time with her so that she would not be bored. He would talk to her about religion, and she would ask him questions. She tried her best to understand religion.
What would Hazrat Ayesha join the Holy Prophet in?
She joined Hazrat Muhammad Rasool-Allah Khatam-an-Nabiyeen in his prayers at home and often said late night prayers (tahajjud) along with him.
How do we know she was a courageous and brave lady?
Being a courageous and brave lady, she took part in Ghazva-e-Uhud and Ghazva-e-Khandaq.
What would she do in Ghazva-e-Uhud?
She nursed the wounds of Hazrat Muhammad Rasool-Allah Khatam-an-Nabiyeen and went around with water for the injured.
What would she do in Ghazva-e-Khandaq?
She would often come out of her encampment to study the battlefield.
How do we know she had a very special place in the life of the Holy Prophet?
As she had a very special place in the life of Hazrat Muhammad Rasool-Allah Khatam-an- Nabiyeen asked to be shifted to her room when he became sick.
What did she do when he became sick?
She nursed him lovingly until he passed away a few days later.
Where is the Holy Prophet buried?
He is buried in her apartment.
How long did Hazrat Ayesha live after Hazrat Muhammad Rasool-Allah Khatam-an- Nabiyeen passed away?
Hazrat Ayesha was young when she became a widow, and lived 48 years after that. She saw the rules of all the four Khulafa-e-Rashideen and was much respected by them.
Why was she a great source of guidance and knowledge for the Muslims?
Since she was so close to Hazrat Muhammad Rasool-Allah Khatam-an-Nabiyeen and had learnt and observed so much in his company, she was a great source of guidance and knowledge for the Muslims.
What was the help she gave to the Muslims?
They asked for solutions to their problems in the light of her knowledge and she helped them with her advice.
Describe what she knew better than anyone else and why?
What else was she a reliable source of?
She knew better than anyone else, the practices and traditions of Hazrat Muhammad Rasool-Allah Khatam-an- Nabiyeen. She was the most reliable source of the interpretation of the Qur’an.
How remarkable was her memory?
Her memory was remarkable. Several hundred Ahadith were recorded through her.
