Accusations against Sayyidah Aisha with regards to the Ahlul Bayt
September 8, 2017
The Shia and the Ahlul Bayt
October 4, 2017
The rancour which the Shia harbour for the noble Sahabah radiya Llahu ‘anhum needs no introduction and it is quite commonplace to find them levelling unfounded tenuous accusations against the esteemed companions and students of Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam on account of their bigotry. This article answers the baseless allegations of the Shia against Sayyidah Aisha radiya Llahu `anha, and explains the true nature of events — in light of authentic narration — thus exposing the feeble conjecture of the Shia
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The harmonious relationship between ‘Aisha and ‘Ali
The harmonious relationship between Sayyidah ‘Aisha and Sayyidah Fatimah
The harmonious relationship between ‘Aisha and the progeny of ‘Ali and the rest of the Ahlul Bayt
The stance of the Ahlul Bayt from the Banu al ‘Abbas concerning those who revile ‘Aisha
Their testimony that Sayyidina ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib protected Sayyidah ‘Aisha, honoured her and exalted her status.
Their testimony that Sayyidah ‘Aisha narrates virtues of ‘Ali, Fatimah, and the Ahlul Bayt
‘Aisha’s approval of Hassan’s burial in her home and this being among her merits
Their testimony to her Tawbah and entry into Jannah
Their Imams naming some of their daughters after ‘Aisha
Sayidina ‘Ali’s feelings towards her on the Day of Jamal
Sayyidah Fatimah’s relationship with her
The Imams’ testimonies in ‘Aisha’s favour
Baseless Fabrications against Sayyidah ‘Aisha –
Accusations against Sayyidah ‘Aisha with regards to Nabi salla Llahu `alayhi wa sallam
1. The Rawafid’s claim that ‘Aisha poisoned Nabi salla Llahu `alayhi wa sallam
The methods adopted by the Rawafid to spread this slander
Fabricating narrations
Misinterpreting Sahih Ahadith to suit their fancies
Debunking this accusation
2. ‘Aisha would fabricate from Rasulullah salla Llahu `alayhi wa sallam
3. Rasulullah salla Llahu `alayhi wa sallam cursed her and Hafsah with the words, O Allah! Shut their hearing
Abban ibn Abi ‘Ayyash
Accusations against Sayyidah ‘Aisha with regards to the Ahlul Bayt
1. ‘Aisha refused to allow Hassan ibn ‘Ali to be buried alongside his grandfather
2. ‘Aisha would observe hijab from Hassan and Hussain
Muhammad ibn ‘Umar al Waqidi
3. ‘Aisha angered Fatimah and made her weep
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Ismah
Abu ‘Ali al Wasiti –
4. ‘Aisha was elated at Fatimah’s demise
5. ‘Aisha concealed the obligation Rasulullah salla Llahu `alayhi wa sallam gave to her of Allah commanding him to appoint ‘Ali as Wasi and Imam of the Muslims after his demise
Abu Harun al ‘Abdi ‘Umarah ibn Juwayn
6. Their ascribing vile words to ‘Aisha in relation to ‘Ali
‘Abdullah ibn Sharik al ‘Amiri
‘Abd al Ghaffar ibn al Qasim
7. She prevented ‘Ali from entering upon Rasulullah salla Llahu `alayhi wa sallam when he supplicated to Allah to bring His most beloved creation to eat with him
8. Her prohibiting the Ansari women from praising ‘Ali
Accusation: Sayyidah Aisha narrated that the Jinn wept over ‘Umar prior to his demise
Accusation: Sayyidah Aisha commanded Sayyidina Bilal to put Abu Bakr forward for salah
Accusation: Sayyidah Aisha never appreciated the favours of Allah and loved eating
Accusation: Sayyidah Aisha wailed over Abu Bakr
Accusation: The Shi’ah her as al mutabarrijah (one who adorns herself when leaving the home)
Accusation: Ibn ‘Abbas composed famous couplets condemning Sayyidah Aisha
Commonly raised misconceptions about Sayyidah Aisha
Misconceptions about Sayyidah Aisha linked to Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha divulged Rasulullah’s salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam secret
Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha told Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam to be just
Misconceptions about Sayyidah Aisha concerning the Ahlul Bayt
Misconception: Aisha harboured enmity for ‘Ali
Misconception: Fitnah originated from Aisha’s house
Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha would not observe hijab from men
Misconception: Aisha would beautify slave girls and parade them
Misconception: Aisha modified salah by making itmam while on a journey
Misconception: ‘Aisha cursed ‘Amr ibn al ‘As
The Incident of Jamal and the Misconceptions of the Rawafid
The stance of the Ahlus Sunnah wa al Jama’ah regarding the differences of the Sahabah
Misconception: She set out to fight ‘Ali
Misconception: She acted in defiance to Allah’s command
Misconception: Talhah and Zubair took her out of her house and travelled with her
Misconception: En route she heard the dogs of Haw’ab barking, yet did not return
Misconception: She would say at the end, “I fought ‘Ali. I wish I was in oblivion, forgotten.”
A comprehesinve analysis of the Ifk (Slander) Incident
Discussion 1: The Ifk Incident and Important Aspects concerning it