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A Treasury of 'A'ishah: A Guidance from the Beloved of the Beloved: 7 (Treasury in Islamic Thought and Civilization, 7)

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Whoever seeks Allah’s Pleasure by incurring the wrath of the people, Allah will suffice for him as a support against the people, and whoever seeks the pleasure of the people by incurring the wrath of Allah, then Allah leaves this person to the people. There was an unsubstantiated underlying accusation of misogyny towards some of the male companions, and Abu Hurayra (ra) is presented as someone questionable who can’t be trusted, casting a shadow on the character of the most prolific hadith narrator.

A short and easy read, consisting of 40 collections of hadith/sayings narrated by Aisha (ra), each followed with brief reminders.Among the myriad merits of this book, my personal highlight lies in the collection of supplications (Duas) recited by Aishah. The commentary written by Rehman really captures the essence of Aishah's character and how her narrations can be translated and applied to our daily life. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.

My son will also be reading as we keep telling him of all the insightful information that is in this little book.Biography: Dr Sofia Rehman is an independent scholar of Islam trained both traditionally in Syria, Tukey and Wales, and through academia whose PhD focused on the statements of Aisha Bint Abi Bakr as recorded in the work of the 14th century scholar, Imam al-Zarkashi.

This collection of 40 statements is a glimpse into the illuminating guidance she offers the whole Muslim community, and indeed beyond. 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. 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. These problematic elements made it difficult for me to engage with the book in a more positive and reflective manner. 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.The woman, regardless of what she did, was a disbeliever and the believer is more honoured in the Sight of Allah than that He punish him or her regarding a cat, so when you narrate from the Prophet ponder and think carefully of how you narrate. This is not surprising as Sofia Rehman sites Mernissi in this book, and seems to be influenced by her.

Divided into six chapters, this book pays homage to Aishah's profound impact on various facets of Islamic teachings and historical narratives. I got the Kindle version, but I have seen the hardback and I think it’s worth owning that (and for that matter, the others in this series from Kube Publishers). 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. A woman entered the fire of Hell because of a cat she had tied up and did not feed, nor did she give it water. 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.There is so much about Aisha (RA) that I did not know despite reading about her life over the years. The hard work Sofia Rehman has put into the beautiful and relatable interpretation of the Hadiths is outstanding. An introduction to one of the most admired women in Islamic history with accompanying commentaries, presented in a beautiful gift format. 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 particularly enjoyed reading ‘A’ishah’s correction of a hadith pertaining to the purification “ghusl” shower.

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