1. Supervisor’s Foreword
2. Favourable Comments about the Book
3. Introduction
4. Chapter 1 – Introduction to Umm al Mu’minin Aisha radiya Llahu ‘anha
5. Section 2 – The Life of Umm al Mu’minin Aisha
6. Her life with the Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam – Her Marriage to the Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
7. Life in the Home of the Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
8. A few incidents of her life with the Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
9. Her Position in the Sight of the Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
10. Aisha and the final days of the Nabi’s salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam life
11. Aisha after the demise of the Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
12. The Demise of Sayyidah Aisha
13. Chapter 2 – Aisha’s Qualities, Academic Position, and Persuasive Invitation
14. Academic Competence
15. Extensive Knowledge of Various Sciences – a. Knowledge of ‘Aqidah
16. b. Knowledge of Qur’an and its Sciences
17. c. Her Knowledge of the Prophetic Sunnah
18. d. Her Knowledge of Fiqh and Fatwa
19. e. Her Knowledge of History
20. f. Her Knowledge of Language, Poetry, and Rhetoric
21. g. Her Knowledge of Medicine and Treatment
22. Her Rectification of few Sahabah
23. Aisha’s Influence in Inviting towards Allah and her Methodologies
24. Chapter 3 – The Excellences of Aisha and Comparing her with the Nobles of the Household of Nubuwwah and her Father
25. Praise of the Sahabah and ‘Ulama’ for Aisha
26. Comparing her with the Nobles of the Household of Nubuwwah and her Father
27. Introduction
28. The harmonious relationship between Umm al Mu’minin Aisha and the Ahlul Bayt in the books of the Ahlus Sunnah
29. The harmonious relationship between Umm al Mu’minin Aisha and the Ahlul Bayt in the books of the Shia
30. Baseless Fabrications against Sayyidah ‘Aisha Introduction
31. Accusations against Sayyidah Aisha with regards to Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
32. Accusations against Sayyidah Aisha with regards to the Ahlul Bayt
33. Accusation: Sayyidah Aisha narrated that the Jinn wept over ‘Umar prior to his demise
34. Accusation: Sayyidah Aisha harboured enmity for Sayyidina ‘Uthman and commanded, “Kill Na’thal as he has disbelieved.”
35. Accusation: Sayyidah ‘A’ishah accused Sayyidah Mariyah al Qibtiyyah of fornication and consequently the verse of ifk was revealed
36. Accusation: Sayyidah Aisha commanded Sayyidina Bilal to put Abu Bakr forward for salah
37. Accusation: Sayyidah Aisha never appreciated the favours of Allah and loved eating
38. Accusation: Sayyidah Aisha wailed over Abu Bakr
39. Accusation: The Shi’ah label her as al mutabarrijah (one who adorns herself when leaving the home)
40. Accusation: Ibn ‘Abbas composed famous couplets condemning Sayyidah Aisha
41. Commonly raised misconceptions about Sayyidah Aisha – Intro
42. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha behaved inappropriately towards Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
43. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha disrespected Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam when she said to him, “By Allah, it seems like your Rabb hastens towards fulfilling your desires.”
44. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha divulged Rasulullah’s salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam secret
45. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha told Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam to be just
46. Misconception: Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam cursed Sayyidah Aisha that her hand be severed
47. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha created doubts about the Prophethood of Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam and abused Safiyyah
48. Misconceptions about Sayyidah Aisha concerning the Ahlul Bayt – Aisha harboured enmity for ‘Ali
49. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha prevented Sayyidah Fatimah from inheriting from Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
50. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha and the other wives of Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam are not from the Ahlul Bayt
51. Misconception: Fitnah originated from Aisha’s house
52. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha would not observe hijab from men
53. Misconception: Aisha would beautify slave girls and parade them
54. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha deceived the daughter of al Jawn, viz. Asma’ bint al Nu’man, and Mulaykah bint Ka’b until Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam divorced them
55. Misconception: Aisha modified salah by making itmam while on a journey
56. Misconception: Brazenly mentioning private sensitive issues and her intimate relationship with Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
57. Misconception: ‘Aisha cursed ‘Amr ibn al ‘As
58. 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
59. The Incident of Jamal
60. Misconception: She set out to fight ‘Ali
61. Misconception: She acted in defiance to Allah’s command
62. Misconception: Talhah and Zubair took her out of her house and travelled with her
63. Misconception: En route she heard the dogs of Haw’ab barking, yet did not return
64. Misconception: After her army reached Basrah, they looted the Bayt al Mal (treasury) and removed the governor ‘Uthman ibn Hunayf al Ansari disgracefully despite him being a Sahabi
65. Misconception: ‘Ammar said: I know very well that she is his wife in the world and the Hereafter. However, Allah has tested you to see if you follow Him or her.
66. Misconception: She would say at the end, “I fought ‘Ali. I wish I was in oblivion, forgotten.”
67. A comprehesinve analysis of the Ifk (Slander) Incident
68. Discussion 2: Considerations and Stances with Umm al Mu’minin and an Intellectual Standpoint supporting her Behaviour
69. Chapter 6: Verdict against one who insults Umm al Mu’minin Sayyidah Aisha
70. Section 2: Judgement against one who insults Umm al Mu’minin Aisha with something other than her innocence revealed in the Qur’an
71. Summary
72. Poem of Sayyidina Hassan ibn Thabit in praise of Sayyidah Aisha
1. Supervisor’s Foreword
2. Favourable Comments about the Book
3. Introduction
4. Chapter 1 – Introduction to Umm al Mu’minin Aisha radiya Llahu ‘anha
5. Section 2 – The Life of Umm al Mu’minin Aisha
6. Her life with the Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam – Her Marriage to the Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
7. Life in the Home of the Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
8. A few incidents of her life with the Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
9. Her Position in the Sight of the Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
10. Aisha and the final days of the Nabi’s salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam life
11. Aisha after the demise of the Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
12. The Demise of Sayyidah Aisha
13. Chapter 2 – Aisha’s Qualities, Academic Position, and Persuasive Invitation
14. Academic Competence
15. Extensive Knowledge of Various Sciences – a. Knowledge of ‘Aqidah
16. b. Knowledge of Qur’an and its Sciences
17. c. Her Knowledge of the Prophetic Sunnah
18. d. Her Knowledge of Fiqh and Fatwa
19. e. Her Knowledge of History
20. f. Her Knowledge of Language, Poetry, and Rhetoric
21. g. Her Knowledge of Medicine and Treatment
22. Her Rectification of few Sahabah
23. Aisha’s Influence in Inviting towards Allah and her Methodologies
24. Chapter 3 – The Excellences of Aisha and Comparing her with the Nobles of the Household of Nubuwwah and her Father
25. Praise of the Sahabah and ‘Ulama’ for Aisha
26. Comparing her with the Nobles of the Household of Nubuwwah and her Father
27. Introduction
28. The harmonious relationship between Umm al Mu’minin Aisha and the Ahlul Bayt in the books of the Ahlus Sunnah
29. The harmonious relationship between Umm al Mu’minin Aisha and the Ahlul Bayt in the books of the Shia
30. Baseless Fabrications against Sayyidah ‘Aisha Introduction
31. Accusations against Sayyidah Aisha with regards to Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
32. Accusations against Sayyidah Aisha with regards to the Ahlul Bayt
33. Accusation: Sayyidah Aisha narrated that the Jinn wept over ‘Umar prior to his demise
34. Accusation: Sayyidah Aisha harboured enmity for Sayyidina ‘Uthman and commanded, “Kill Na’thal as he has disbelieved.”
35. Accusation: Sayyidah ‘A’ishah accused Sayyidah Mariyah al Qibtiyyah of fornication and consequently the verse of ifk was revealed
36. Accusation: Sayyidah Aisha commanded Sayyidina Bilal to put Abu Bakr forward for salah
37. Accusation: Sayyidah Aisha never appreciated the favours of Allah and loved eating
38. Accusation: Sayyidah Aisha wailed over Abu Bakr
39. Accusation: The Shi’ah label her as al mutabarrijah (one who adorns herself when leaving the home)
40. Accusation: Ibn ‘Abbas composed famous couplets condemning Sayyidah Aisha
41. Commonly raised misconceptions about Sayyidah Aisha – Intro
42. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha behaved inappropriately towards Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
43. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha disrespected Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam when she said to him, “By Allah, it seems like your Rabb hastens towards fulfilling your desires.”
44. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha divulged Rasulullah’s salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam secret
45. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha told Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam to be just
46. Misconception: Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam cursed Sayyidah Aisha that her hand be severed
47. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha created doubts about the Prophethood of Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam and abused Safiyyah
48. Misconceptions about Sayyidah Aisha concerning the Ahlul Bayt – Aisha harboured enmity for ‘Ali
49. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha prevented Sayyidah Fatimah from inheriting from Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
50. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha and the other wives of Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam are not from the Ahlul Bayt
51. Misconception: Fitnah originated from Aisha’s house
52. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha would not observe hijab from men
53. Misconception: Aisha would beautify slave girls and parade them
54. Misconception: Sayyidah Aisha deceived the daughter of al Jawn, viz. Asma’ bint al Nu’man, and Mulaykah bint Ka’b until Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam divorced them
55. Misconception: Aisha modified salah by making itmam while on a journey
56. Misconception: Brazenly mentioning private sensitive issues and her intimate relationship with Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
57. Misconception: ‘Aisha cursed ‘Amr ibn al ‘As
58. 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
59. The Incident of Jamal
60. Misconception: She set out to fight ‘Ali
61. Misconception: She acted in defiance to Allah’s command
62. Misconception: Talhah and Zubair took her out of her house and travelled with her
63. Misconception: En route she heard the dogs of Haw’ab barking, yet did not return
64. Misconception: After her army reached Basrah, they looted the Bayt al Mal (treasury) and removed the governor ‘Uthman ibn Hunayf al Ansari disgracefully despite him being a Sahabi
65. Misconception: ‘Ammar said: I know very well that she is his wife in the world and the Hereafter. However, Allah has tested you to see if you follow Him or her.
66. Misconception: She would say at the end, “I fought ‘Ali. I wish I was in oblivion, forgotten.”
67. A comprehesinve analysis of the Ifk (Slander) Incident
68. Discussion 2: Considerations and Stances with Umm al Mu’minin and an Intellectual Standpoint supporting her Behaviour
69. Chapter 6: Verdict against one who insults Umm al Mu’minin Sayyidah Aisha
70. Section 2: Judgement against one who insults Umm al Mu’minin Aisha with something other than her innocence revealed in the Qur’an
71. Summary
72. Poem of Sayyidina Hassan ibn Thabit in praise of Sayyidah Aisha