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A'isha Bint Abu Bakar
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A'isha Bint Abu Bakar
Significant Person
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Impact
Women
A'isha has had a significant impact on the modern Islamic world
- Promoted the action of women in all areas of muslim life
- Female example on how to live
- Challenges patriarchy
- Promoted women's education
- Opened the way for islamic women to become scholars
- Showed female leadership
Theology
- Knowledge of the law helped to clarify controversial scriptures
- Helped develop Islamic Judiceprudence
- Advice relied upon during early Islamic world
- Taught in mosques
- Her knowledge and interpretations are still taught today
Ideal Muslim Life
A'isha is seen as a model for human life:
- Not materialistic
- Selfless
- Assertive
- Humble
Contribution
Theology
- Personally heard teachings
- Recorded over 2200 verses of hadith
- One of the 1st Islamic scholars
- Theological understanding allowed her to contributed to the development of Islamic Judiceprudence
- Authoritative source in the understanding of teachings
Background
Society
- Explained and clarified the daily duties and rituals of Muslims
- Highlighted issues of social justice
- Helped with charity to the needy and the poor
- After the battle of the Camel, dedicated life to orphans and the destitute
Political
- Natural leader with great influence on politics
- Opposed injustice and deception
- Demanded respect through dedication to Muhammad
- Defended the reputation of her father
- Spoke out against Ali (fourth Caliph) during Shi'a/Sunna split
- Her influence destabilized Uthman (3rd Caliph)
- Most significant: Rebellion against Ali known as the Battle of the Camel
A'isha was a devout Muslim and studied many Islamic teachings from Muhammad himself.
- Muhammad's Third Wife
- Together for 10 years
- From a Tribe of wealth and status
- Parents embraced Islam early on (1st Caliph, Abu Bakr)
- Firm faith
- Engaged and married very young
- Marriage still causes controversy
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