Hazrat Aisha (RA)
Hazrat Aisha (RA) is the Mother of the Believers, and through her, Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) became the father-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Prophetic Dreams and Virtues
Sahih Bukhari 3895: The Prophet (PBUH) saw Hazrat Aisha (RA) in a dream, wrapped in silk, and the angel told him, "She is your wife."
Sahih Bukhari 3772: Hazrat Ammar (RA) said, "I know that Hazrat Aisha (RA) is the Prophet’s wife in this world and the Hereafter."
Sahih Bukhari 3770: "Aisha’s superiority over other women is like the superiority of Tharid (a dish) over all other foods."
Marriage and Life with the Prophet (PBUH)
Sahih Bukhari 3896: "Three years before the migration to Madinah, Sayyida Khadija (RA) passed away. Two years later, the Prophet (PBUH) married Hazrat Aisha (RA) when she was six years old, and she joined his household at the age of nine." (The key point is that she was mature at the time of consummation, which aligns with Islamic legal principles regarding marriage).
Sahih Muslim 6290: The Prophet (PBUH) said to his daughter Fatima (RA), "Do you not love the one I love?" She replied, "Yes." He said, "Then love Aisha (RA)."
Sahih Bukhari 3662: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "I love Aisha the most."
Sahih Bukhari 6201: Once, the Prophet (PBUH) told Aisha (RA), "Jibreel conveys his greetings to you," and she replied, "Peace and mercy of Allah be upon him as well."
Sahih Bukhari 3775: The Prophet (PBUH) said to Umm Salama (RA), "Do not trouble me regarding Aisha. By Allah, revelation comes to me only when I am in her house."
The Incident of Slander (Ifk) and Quranic Vindication
When hypocrites falsely accused Hazrat Aisha (RA), Allah revealed verses in Surah An-Nur, proving her innocence. Sahih Bukhari 4141 provides a detailed account.
Significant Contributions
Sahih Bukhari 336: The verses of Tayammum (dry ablution) were revealed due to Aisha’s lost necklace.
Sahih Bukhari 3774, 4449: The Prophet (PBUH) spent his final days in Aisha’s (RA) home and passed away in her arms.
Tirmidhi 3883: Abu Musa Ashari (RA) said, "Whenever we faced difficulty in understanding a hadith, we would ask Aisha (RA), and she always had knowledge of it."
Final Days and Passing
Sahih Bukhari 3771: Hazrat Abbas (RA) praised Aisha (RA) in her final illness.
Musnad Ahmad: She said, "By Allah, I wish I were forgotten and unknown."
On 17th Ramadan 58 AH, she passed away, and Hazrat Abu Huraira (RA) led her funeral prayer (Al-Bidaya wa al-Nihaya).
Misconceptions and Clarifications
Marriage Age Debate: If anyone questions her marriage, they should specify a legal and moral age for marriage that prevents sin while allowing mutual consent.
Battle of Jamal: The conflict between Hazrat Aisha (RA) and Hazrat Ali (RA) was due to misunderstandings, but both were respected figures in Islam.
False Claims About Death: Some falsely claim she was harmed, but Sahih Bukhari 4753 confirms that she passed away naturally in her home.
Key Lessons from Hazrat Aisha’s Life
Quran and Hadith should be studied for guidance, not for criticism of the Prophet (PBUH) and his family.
The Prophet’s (PBUH) love for Aisha (RA) was profound, and she played a crucial role in preserving Islamic teachings.
Her contributions to Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) were invaluable, shaping the knowledge of both men and women.
Her life remains an inspiration, showing wisdom, patience, and devotion to Islam.