Our mother Hazrat Aisha's (ra) knowledge

Although Hazrat Aisha (ra) was still very young when our beloved
Prophet (saas) died, she was one of those who best knew, understood
and committed to memory the Holy Qur'an and the Sunna of our
Prophet (saas). Hazrat Aisha (ra) began memorizing the Qur'an from
an early age and made enthusiastic use of our Prophet's (saas)
learning.
Leading members of the community in both the time of the Prophet's
(saas) Companions, and of those who had spoken to and learned from
them, sought Hazrat Aisha's (ra) advice on a great many matters. Many
jurists consulted with our mother Hazrat Aisha (ra) in order to
benefit from her legal knowledge.
Hazrat Aisha (ra) used Arabic very well, and due to her clear and
accessible way of speaking and the way she preached in the manner
most suited to the person concerned, she had a great impact on
those to whom she spoke.
In addition to being our Prophet's (saas) wife, Hazrat Aisha (ra)
was also a worthy student of his, and occupies a special place in
the field of learning. She corrected errors made by many scholars
in the field of canonical jurisprudence and issued perfect
interpretations of a number of hadiths. Hazrat Umar (ra) always
sought the opinions of Hazrat Aisha (ra) on legal issues regarding
women. This learning on the part of our mother Hazrat Aisha (ra) is
related as followes in Islamic reference sources:
Abu Musa al-Ash'ari says: "When we had difficulty understanding a
hadith from Rasulullah (saas), we would ask Hazrat Aisha (ra) what
it meant and we always received an answer from her ". (
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Hazrat Urve says of Hazrat Aisha (ra) that, "I never saw a woman
more learned than Hazrat Aisha (ra) in the fields of canonical
jurisprudence, medicine and poetry."
Ata bin Abî Rebâh said, "Hazrat Aisha (ra) was one of the members of
the Ummah with the best knowledge of religious law and who held the
very soundest opinions."
Because of her remarkable memory and her close attention to every
move made by our Prophet (saas), the information provided by our
mother Hazrat Aisha (ra) is of the greatest value. Hazrat Aisha
(ra), one of the Companions who related most hadiths, handed down
a total of 2,210 hadiths from our Prophet (saas).
Hazrat Aisha's (ra) Contribution to the Spread of Islam
Following the death of the Prophet Muhammad (saas), our mother
Hazrat Aisha's (ra) house in Medina became a center of learning
where many people, great and small, would come to listen to her. In
this way, she had the opportunity to spread and transmit Islamic
moral values in the most effective way.
Hazrat Aisha's (ra) wise speech and her deep love of and devotion to
our Lord and our Prophet (saas) were instrumental in her having a
considerable impact on the people she spoke to.
Our mother Hazrat Aisha (ra) took a close interest in women's
education and schooling right from the time when our Prophet (saas)
was still alive. Thus she herself and the students she taught
became clear models showing that women needed to be actively
involved in learning.
Our mother Hazrat Aisha (ra) died in Medina on Tuesday, the 17th day
of Ramadan, in the year 676.
Hadiths handed down from our mother Hazrat Aisha (ra)
"The Messenger of Allah (saas) preferred others' desires over his
own." (Muhammed Yusuf Kandehlevi, The Islamic Life of the Prophet
Muhammad and His People, Vol. 1, Sentez Press, Essential Works
Series: 2/1, p. 297 (Targib, V/148; Bayhaqi from Hazrat Aisha (as))
"He did not speak his words fast and one after the other; his words
were few and to the point." (al-Fawaid, Hujjat al-Islam, Imam Gazali,
Ihya' Ulum al-Din, Vol. 2, Trans. Dr. Sittki Gulle, Huzur Press,
Istanbul 1998, p. 800)
"The blessed one's words were carefully chosen. Everyone who heard
them understood." (G. Ahmed Ziyauddin, Ramuz al-Ahadith, Vol. 2,
Gonca Press, Istanbul, 1997, 521/4)
"When Rasulullah (saas) saw a thing he liked, he said, "Thanks be to
Allah that pure things come from His blessing alone." ( The Six
Books/7095 )
"He was the gentlest, the most generous and the most smiling of faces
toward women."

Our mother Hazrat Aisha (as), a superiormuslim woman

Hazrat Aisha (ra) was the wife of our beloved Prophet Muhammad
(saas) and the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra), the first caliph of
Islam. As the wife of our Prophet (saas), Hazrat Aisha (ra) is
known as "ummul-muminun," meaning "the mother of the believers" and
as the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra), she is known by the title
of "as-Siddiqa" meaning "the devoted". She was born in Mecca in 614.
With her superior qualities, such as intelligence, her powerful
faith, wise speech and profound understanding of the Qur'an and our
Prophet (saas), all bestowed on her by Allah, she is an exemplary
Muslim for all believers.
ADNAN OKTAR: Our mother Hazrat Aisha ( ra ) was beautiful and highly
intelligent. She was very courageous, as was our mother Hazrat Hafsa
( ra ). They were the most splendid people. Many hadiths and other
accounts have come down to us through them. They are our mothers
and had a perfect understanding of Islam. Our Prophet (saas) loved
them, and they loved our Prophet (saas). Both are manifestations of
Allah. May Allah lavish goodness upon them. Masha'Allah. (Adnan
Oktar's live interview on HarunYahya.TV (11 August 2010))
The Moral Values of Hazrat Aisha (ra)
Hazrat Aisha (ra) was educated in early childhood by her father,
Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra), the first caliph of Islam. Her marriage to our
Prophet (saas) led to further moral and intellectual growth,
maturity and depth. Our mother Hazrat Aisha (ra) became a Muslim at
an early age, and with her modesty, determination, generosity and a
character devoid of arrogance and refusal to speak badly of anyone
she was a wise role model for all Muslims. Because of her sincere
faith and purity, she was able to act in line with Allah's approval,
that which is really essential.
Hadiths Addressed to our Mother Hazrat Aisha ( ra)
Some of the hadiths addressed to our mother Hazrat Aisha (ra) and
quoted in the Ramuz al-Ahadith read as follows:
"O Aisha, Allah is He Who treats His servants with blessings. He
loves gentle behavior in all matters."
"O Aisha, gentleness and patience beautify and adorn wherever they
are found and reduce the beauty of whatever they are lifted from."
"O Aisha, backbiting is relating a Muslim's defect behind his back.
But if the flaw in question does not exist in him, then you have
slandered our Muslim brother. And slander is a worse sin than
backbiting."
ADNAN OKTAR: The cleanliness, purity and blessed nature of our
mother Hazrat Aisha ( ra ) are praised in the Qur'an. And that is
that. Do not say anything to me after that. Or I will refuse to
listen and will answer you harshly. Let me tell you. My criterion
is the Qur'an. Since she is praised in the Qur'an, that is the end of
it. I have no interest in this person hearing something from there
or that person from someone else. Anyone can say what they like,
insha'Allah. If she is praised in the Qur'an, that is that. Why
should I believe anyone else? Look, Almighty Allah says, " Why, when
you heard it, did you not, as men and women of the believers,
instinctively think good thoughts and say, 'This is obviously a
lie'? ." This is a full clarification of the immaculate nature of
our mother Hazrat Aisha (ra). It shows her whole life was immaculate
and any statements against her can thus be seen to have no truth to
them. They can all be seen to be false. Let me also explicitly set
that out. Our other blessed mothers, our mothers who related
hadiths, these are blessed people...(12 September 2010 Kanal
Avrupa)
Our Mother Hazrat Aisha ( ra) says…
Young people from the time of the devout Muslims who had spoken with
the Prophet Muhammad's (saas) Companions and learned from them, came
to our mother Hazrat Aisha (ra) and asked her about the moral
values of Rasulullah (saas). She said: "His moral values were those
of the Qur'an. He approved of that which the Holy Qur'an approves
of. And he disapproved of and avoided what the Qur'an disapproves
of."
"When Rasulullah (saas) had to choose between two things, he would
take the easier, so long as it was not sinful. But when it was
sinful, he avoided it more than anyone else. Rasulullah (saas)
never sought revenge for his own personal desire."

Fathwa, - Equality of the sexes

Question
I am currently a Masters student and all I am being taught is the
superiority of men over women in Islam. I whole heartedly agree. Yet I
have some questions which generally arise in our class.
1( Are men superior to women?
2( Men and women are mentioned )individually( how many times in Qur'an?
3( What should I say and what should be my response to such comments?
Answer
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the World; and may His blessings and
peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and
Companions.
1( Know, as stated clearly in the Noble Qur'an, that men have a degree
of responsibility over women since they pay the Mahr )bridal money(,
spend on behalf of women, protect them and satisfy their needs in
general. Men also are required to wage Jihad; they have stronger
bodies and behave better than women.
Men, according to their Fitra role in life that Allah has granted
them, use their intellectual powers more than women, who are more
influenced with emotions. The man's brain, according to scientific
research, is heavier than that of women. In general, men are more
rational. But, at the individual level, you may find women who are
better reasoners than men.
2( Know that the word men )and its derivatives( is mentioned 32 times
in the Qur'an, while the word women )and its derivatives( is mentioned
42 times.
3( If you want to understand our stated notes and points you have to
study verses that are related to the subject such as:
Allah Says )interpretation of meaning(:}Men are the protectors and
maintainers of women, because Allâh has made one of them to excel the
other, …{]4:34[. He Says:}And they )women( have rights )over their
husbands as regards living expenses, etc.( similar )to those of their
husbands( over them )as regards obedience and respect, etc.( to what
is reasonable, but men have a degree )of responsibility( over them.
…{]2:228[. He also Says:}And get two witnesses out of your own men.
And if there are not two men )available(, then a man and two women,
such as you agree for witnesses, so that if one of them )two women(
errs, …{]2:282[. And He Says:}Allâh commands you as regards your
children's )inheritance(; to the male, a portion equal to that of two
females; …{]4:11[
So, you can satisfy your need and find explanations supported with
Hadith and opinions of scholars.
Allah knows best.

Fathwa, - The place of women in Muslim societies today

Question
Is it to be considered that women are given their rightful place in
Muslim societies now? What are the reasons that prove this?
Why may it be argued that the Prophet )Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam(
"triumphed over death"?
Answer
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the World; and may His blessings and
peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and
Companions.
Dear Brother!
1( As you know, present Muslim societies experience a state of
weakness, disunion and abandonment of practising Islamic teachings and
noble traditions. A woman is part and parcel of these societies, which
in most cases are not living according to Islam nor to the noble
traditions )Sufficient unto us is Allah(.
In fact, the Muslim woman enjoys a good status in the society that
honors Islam and establishes noble habits. Thus, she is a good wife,
dutiful daughter, kind mother and merciful sister.
On the other hand, if a woman oversteps all bounds and exceeds the
proper limits of Sharia and of her nature, she loses her honor,
dignity and rights. This, for sure, is clear and demonstrated in all
walks of daily life.
2( In reality, we have not heard of such an expression 'The Prophet
)Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam( triumphed over death'. It is not a
Hadith, nor a saying of a companion of the Prophet )Sallallahu Alaihi
wa Sallam(, nor a wise saying. However, know that no one can triumph
over death.
Allah Says )interpretation of meaning(:}Whatsoever is on it )the
earth( will perish. And the Face of your Lord full of Majesty and
Honour will abide forever.{]55: 26-27[. He also Says:}Everyone is
going to taste death, …{]21: 35[.
Allah knows best.