Hailed as a guiding light, a fount of wisdom and a purveyor of the Prophetic mission, Aisha’s words have illuminated Islamic thought in all its branches. From lessons on humility to anger management, the scope of the Hadith transmitted by ‘A’ishah is vast, while the language they are communicated and discussed in is colloquial and relatable. For the average reader, this book is a beneficial addition to any bookshelf, and increases one's love for Allah's Messenger and his beloved wife, A'ishah (radhiAllahu 'anha). This book compiles 40 of her insights and statements in the categories of Qur'anic exegesis (tafsir), Jurisprudence (Fiqh), Theology ('aqidah), Politics (siyasah) and Heart Softeners (al-raqa'iq) with commentary for the contemporary Muslim seeking spiritual and moral direction as they traverse through daily life and its challenges and possibilities.

Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. iq) with commentary for the contemporary Muslim seeking spiritual and moral direction as they traverse through daily life and its challenges and possibilities. The hadiths are accompanied by Sofia’s commentary, which often addresses the problems with past, and present-day patriarchal attitudes that have been paraded as “religion. Sofia Rehman sheds light on the significance of our lived experiences as Muslim women in relation to how we understand and practice our faith, and each chapter is engaging and beautifully written. At times, for example, she might be commenting on a particular Hadith and then breaks the fourth wall and addresses the reader directly and makes a du’a.Whether derived from her learnings with the revered Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) or those unattributed to him, witnessing Aishah's heartfelt selection and the reasons behind it was truly moving. Through a curated selection of 40 statements made by ‘A’ishah, Sofia offers an intimate portrayal of one of the most prolific women in Islamic history - whom she has devoted years to studying. bint Abu Bakr (RA) has been an inspiration and paragon for Muslims since the first generation of Believers emerged.

A Treasury of Aishah is destined to become a cornerstone in every Muslim household's library, making it a highly recommended treasure to be shared with friends and family. This book deviates from the traditional trappings of so many books on women in Islam that merely stress the importance of obedience, chastity and child-raising. I love that the book also addresses a modern-day Muslim readership, with phrases like “throwing shade” and discussions on the dangers of the clout-chasing, “snap-caption-post-repeat” lifestyle that focuses so much on “filtering” life at the risk of neglecting the states of our hearts. Hailed as a guiding light, a fount of wisdom and a purveyor of the Prophetic mission, Aisha's words have illuminated Islamic thought in all its branches.By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Divided into six chapters, this book pays homage to Aishah's profound impact on various facets of Islamic teachings and historical narratives. Through her collection of hadith, Sofia centralises ‘A’ishah as a figure who is both pious and empowered, and doesn’t think twice before correcting male companions (quite frequently Abu Hurayrah) when she feels they have misspoken in the Prophet’s name.

I am very grateful to the author for not presenting our Beloved mother only as an obedient and submissive wife of the Prophet (SAW) but also as a woman with immense faith in God, confidence, conviction and an abundance of love.

However, all of the above are fairly mild and we were able to catch them simply due to our book club's extensive prior readings of both Rehman and other authors she cites.