Who Is Aisha? | Lesley Hazleton
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She's been called quick-witted, tart-tongued, daring, headstrong, assertive-take your pick. Just about everywhere you look in the historical accounts of early Islam, there's Aisha, front and center-even leading an army ten-thousand strong into battle. In this short video, Lesley Hazleton, a writer and psychologist, gives us a glimpse into the extraordinary life of a woman whose brilliance, courage, and leadership continue to inspire us today.
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Who Is Aisha?
She's been called quick-witted, tart-tongued, daring, headstrong, assertive -- take your pick. So it should come as no surprise that Aisha's life was riddled with controversy.
Defying all expectations of a seventh-century Arabian woman, she refused to be relegated to the background. She insisted on being heard. In fact she was impossible to ignore. Just about everywhere you look in the historical accounts of early Islam, there's Aisha, front and center -- even leading an army ten-thousand strong into battle.
She was the youngest of the wives Muhammad married after the death of his first wife Khadija. That had been a loving, monogamous marriage lasting 24 years, but the multiple later marriages were essentially political. As was the custom of the time for any leader, anywhere, they were means of consolidating alliances -- in Aisha's case with her father, Abu-Bakr, who would be the first caliph -- or successor -- to Muhammad.
So just how young was she when she married Muhammad? She'd later claim she was only nine. And while other sources say she was betrothed at nine, and not actually married until 12, few people cared to openly contradict Aisha.
Besides, being married at nine would make her unique, and she was proud of her uniqueness: not just the youngest, or the most spirited, or the only virgin among those late-life wives, since all the others were either widowed or divorced. Most insistently, Aisha was the favorite -- the only one who could tease Muhammad and get away with it. Except for once.
Jealous of his devotion to the memory of his beloved Khadija, Aisha asked how he could prefer, in her words, "that toothless old woman whom God has replaced with a better one." It was the kind of question only a teenager would dare ask -- and a much older woman regret.
How ironic is it, then, that the outspoken Aisha should serve as the excuse for one of the most misogynistic interpretations of the Quran, one that would force women into silence?
It happened after she was falsely accused of adultery -- rumors flying in the gossip grapevine of Mecca and Medina almost as rapidly as they do today on the Internet. She was declared innocent by a Quranic revelation, which demanded that any such accusation be backed up by four eye-witnesses, who of course did not exist.
So far so good, perhaps. But much later, extremist scholars would twist this horribly, insisting that in the lack of four witnesses -- a practical impossibility -- any woman who testified to having been raped was by default admitting to adultery, and thus to be punished.
If Aisha could have foreseen this, she'd have been furious. She'd have been outraged. And she'd have been anything but silent.
This is the woman who led an army against the fourth caliph, Ali, in what would be known as the Battle of the Camel -- the camel hers, right in the center of the action. And even in defeat, she'd remain undaunted, uttering not so much as a whimper when she was shot in the shoulder with an arrow -- or when the arrow was pulled out.
But perhaps the ultimate irony was the fact that though Aisha never had children, she'd be honored with the title of Mother. Muhammad's death would leave her a young widow, and she'd remain both childless and a widow, since the Quran mandated that the surviving wives were not to marry again -- a mandate intended to guard against undue influence.
Instead, said the Quran, the widows were to be known as The Mothers of the Faithful. And as the youngest and the longest-lived, Aisha would become not only the most prominent, but also the one with the most detailed memory.
Her memories would make her the leading source of hadith -- the reports of Muhammad's practice and sayings that most Muslims regard as second in importance only to the Quran itself, and which help guide Islamic ethics to this day.
It seems to me that Aisha's life is so full of irony precisely because she could not be pigeon-holed, could not be cast in a stereotypically 'feminine' role. So while I may not know if I'd have liked her, I do know that as a feminist I have to admire her -- this fearless seventh-century woman who I suspect would be utterly at home in the twenty-first.
the most honest non Muslim i ever hear, thank you for speaking the truth
AbuHamza Mhri she is Muslim
There are many honest non muslim out there and many dishonest muslims out there as well
@@freesoul42 really? Wow
Salam, listen and read carefully at her words. Make sure you understand her well. Then conclude. Salam
@@theguyver4934 yeah right many dishonest non-Muslims
3:43 Wrong!!!!
with all due respect to lady Lesley Hazleton, Aisha didn't lead an army against Ali. There was a battle between her army and Ali's army, but there is much more to the story than that. After Othman, the 3rd khalif was killed, it was expected to find his killers so that justice can be done. But Ali, the successor to Othman couldn't do that because he didn't know everyone who was involved in the killing. A few months went by and some people, led by Talha and Zoubayr, met with Aisha and convinced her to gather an army to be prepared to find the killers and send them to justice. Ali didn't like that and feared that this would cause destabilizing the state. So he went with an army to AlBasra, where Aisha was. Then he sent messengers to Aisha who came back with good news saying that her intentions were to fix the problem and not create problems. So he told his army that there is no need to stay and asked them to go back with him. But a few hypocrites, led by Abdullah ibn Saba'e, known also as son of the black woman, who were probably involved in the killing of Othman, spread rumors that Ali "made peace with Aisha" in order to kill men of his own army. So they gathered an army of more than 2000 people and started a battle. So the rest of Ali's army followed them and there was then the battle between Ali's army and Aisha's army. When Aisha heard of that, she went on her camel(therefore "the battle of the camel") to calm them and stop the battle. That's when they wanted to kill her but could only kill her camel.
Talha and Zoubayr died during that battle.
And Aisha never started a war and never even participated in it.
After that, Ali and Aisha were devastated by what happened. They remained of course in very good terms, and Ali continued to call her Mother.
The story is longer, but I tried to make it as short as possible.
Truth... Are you a Muslim. I'm so delighted the way you briefly explained the incident.
jazakAllah brother for sharing this.
Adel Zorero
Wallahi your narrative is closest to what my late father related and we are the Ahlul Bait. Your summary is absolutely correct.
May Allah SWT reward you abundantly.
AmeenAllah
that's true
Absolutely she is wrong at this point!!!!!!
Our mother Aisha peace be upon her proved the important role of muslim woman in Islam as well as Our mother Khadija peace be upon her and all daughters of the prophet Muhammad peace be upon them all , great example of the women for all ages and roles
I really really like this. I dislike it when people only ever mention her in the context of her young age, while ignoring or being ignorant her role, huge and lasting influence on islam, and her character etc. throughout her whole life.
Seems all they know is about her age
I get even more annoyed when they believe people of 1400 yrs ago can be compared to people today. Back then a 10 yr old had at the very least the same mental maturity as a "mature" 20 yr old today.
Socrates, you are right. Merely any people know how to talk about good things
@@farisali2880 ...and only her age. Ignorance is a trait 😂
@@farisali2880 And that age is even not true
Some misconceptions are there..widow can marry again, only prophet's wives weren't allowed to marry again, coz there are the mothers of the believers.
that's what she said. she wasn't referring to every widow
But prophet we cannot call him father
No, one of them could have gotten pregnant with someone else's child and claimed it as the prophet's son to get power.
Really appreciate your positive perspective of Hazrat Ayesha (RA) . She is held in great respect by all Muslims
Our mother Hazrat Aisha (R.A)...Queen of Paradise.(Jannah)...May we become Her companions in Jannah...
Insha Sha Allahh hu wa Ta'Allah..
3:18
Well, I'm a Muslim and NEVER have I heard such a thing as "any woman who testified to have been raped was by default admitting to adultery and therefore to be punished accordingly." !!!!! that's never been a teaching of Islam.
she was our beloved mother aisha R.A .Aisha (RA) is the daughter of the beloved truthful companion of Muhammad (SAW) Abu Bakr Siddique (RA).She was a lively woman who stood for truth and justice. She was a fountain of knowledge to all who met her and remains so to those of us learning today about the religion Islam. Aisha (RA) is a role model for women today and an excellent example to those who wish to use their vibrant personalities to better the ummah. may allah be pleased with him and her truthful father.ameen
Aisha. The mother of muslim beleivers radiyalahu anha❤
MOTHER OF THE BELIEVERS (R.A) 🖤
Aisha RA was ordained to marry the prophet Muhammad SAW. It was not from worldly desire. It came from Allah SWT and the only reason was that she was to be the first human to memorise the Qur'an. She came to be one of the best female leaders, the best business woman, the best teacher. She was an amazing woman of the time and we love her.
Her voice is so mesmerising ❤️
900 years later in England marriage was still conducted at 9 years . This is recorded by William Shakespeare in his play Romeo and Juliet . Where Juliets mother Lady Capulet tells her off being 12 years old and not married . While her peers got married at 9 years old and their children were now receiving education . Humans develop over time .
4:24
that's somehow misleading. the Quran states that the surviving widows of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) could never marry again. Not EVERY widow of course. And that only applies to them since they are the mothers of the believers.
OMG, your voice, the way you talk, the words you used in this video... I am impressed and surprised at the same time... Loved every single word that you said... 😊❤️😘
The old lady in the video has a very soothing voice.
you did marvelous! reflective, considerate, respectful, thoughtful. absolutely astonishing. may Allah guide you to the folds of Islam and always keep you under protection ameen
She's been called quick-witted, tart-tongued, daring, headstrong, assertive-take your pick. Just about everywhere you look in the historical accounts of early Islam, there's Aisha, front and center-even leading an army ten-thousand strong into battle. In this short video, Lesley Hazleton, a writer and psychologist, gives us a glimpse into the extraordinary life of a woman whose brilliance, courage, and leadership continue to inspire us today.
I’m so proud that I was named after her.
Thanks Leslie for this honest and delightful narration of Aisha's life from a feminist point of view.
Shokrran, which means " Thanks" in Arabic.
I was so amazed how captivating her story about Aisya regardless of many misunderstandings about Aisya’s life story.
Aisha*
My namesake ☺️
She is the strongest source of early history of Islam, many many hadiths were witnessed by her. She was a leader. May Allah be pleased with her. Amen
The mother of the believers, the wife of our beloved prophet
Ah - her mellifluous, deep voice!
I love Aisha as a rebel. Clashing against injustice.
Her voice is unique, beautiful and even more manly (in a positive way) than many of today's men.
Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 ❤️
Thank you. This is very good. I am a Mizrahi Jew. We need more Aisha in our community!
oh thank you sweety
you are honest and intelligent human being wish you luck
There are different kinds of jews?
All the wives of our prophet is the best role for different kinds of women... and our prophet Muhammad PBUH is the bes idol that can represent all kinds of the best men
Aisha was 19-21 years old as both Seerat of the Prophet, Hadith analysis and historical inquiries prove her to have been older than some traditions portray.
Arsala Khan keep telling yourself that
Arsala Khan no wrong !! She was 9 yrs old when he had sex with her she was 18 or 19 when he died
I almost going to burst in tears whilst watching this video, because this is first time in my life, I'm watching something fare towards her. Thank you so much, May Allah bless you more true knowledge, ameen. ❤️
Our mother our honor !! Ayesha (ra)
what we are concerned with, is her Honesty, and her love and loyalty, towards her dad, and God
Mansha Allah
Aisha RA was according to the History of Umul Mumin.
She, was very smart and the youngest and Aisha RA did help many women of Muslim she show us we have to learn as much as we can like you said she was educated by writing everything from whatever she saw or hear so we can take advantage the freedom that we women get from the Islam and your right every woman would love to meet with Aisha RA. Our beloved prophet Mohamed SCW said that is Aisha RA when he was asked Oh the Massenger of Allah who do you love the most of the people who you know including your family He said if we are talking about the women is Aisha RA and if we can talking about the men Her Father imagine that.
Good job, Emir. Jazakumullahu khairan
Umm'ul Mu'min... Our Mother.. ❤️❤️
- aisha drew her influence from two sources - first - as prophet mohamed's wife and second as the first Caliph abu bakr's daughter .
I am so happy to see her here! She is so open-minded. Thank you for inviting her to bring some great information in emir stein!!
Mother Ayesha (R.A) was the first scholar in Islamic History
MY NAME IS AISHA AND IM MUSLIM-
Thank you for your kind and courteous presentation.
Muhammad (pbuh) and abubakar (r a a) where already close friends before he married Aisha
We need more people like you for a better world.
The truth rises above everything.
Thinking makes me feel good, makes me remember and reconfirm that I’m a human being. Thank you, Emir-Stein Center for being a means of this for me, and I pray as well for many others, God-willing.
Amazing work ! Congragulations
Even a Muslim cannot describe her well as you did, lady Lesley
Aisha went out at the Battle of the Camel to make peace, and she was not the commander of the army against Ali, but war broke out between them because of some traitors from Ali’s army who killed Talha and Al-Zubayr. I hope this misconception is corrected.
Please more of her❤️
Salam everybody; thank you God bless you & best wishes of Algeria
Lesley Hazleton...thankyou so much for being so daring ,brutally honest n kind n wise enough to bring out the truth n respect of Amma Aisha (r.z)
May Allah bless you more n ease ur work for u ..ameen
God bless you and your channel
Thats a true love of spreading love between Christians and Muslims
Thank you so much for such beautiful message
Looking forward to see more videos about other female companions of the prophet as well
Read her book "The First Muslim:Mohammed". A brilliant and a beautifully written biography of the Propher Mohammed (PBUH)💯
I'm currently reading this book and I'm thoroughly enjoying it but also learning so much more. Brilliant book.
The first Muslim is Adem a.s. and somehow I don't trust her, why does she even care about Muslims
She is very deep in her understanding, wished we had more of open minded like her , she is very Sincere and honest in her words , and Not interested in a blame blame for telling the truth.... 👍♥️👍❤️
Absolutely in awe of the presenter, such a charming woman
May Allah grant you jannah Toul firdaous for spreading the truth and fighting ignorance thank you for being thruthful I use to see white peoples (mostly from us and europe) with an eye of disgust thinking that they are all the same, corrupt and astray but I was wrong I was blind to think like that. I was never so happy to be wrong
Most appropriate and honest characterization of a Great Islamic celebrity by a non -muslim theologian. May Allah bless her and guide her.
As always, great work Emir Stein Centre! I highly admire Ms Hazleton's speech, always a treat to watch and listen to.
صلّوا على الحبيب ﷺ
🌹اللهم صلي وسلم وبارك على سيدنا محمد ﷺ وعلى آله وصحبه أجمعين صلاة وسلاما دائمين متلازمين إلى يوم الدين🌹
Aisha is not the only mother of the believers. All wifes of the prophet were given the title mothers of believers. So all of them are our mothers - of course including Aisha. May Allah be pleased with them.
The others were not as important as Khadija and Aisha.
can you please make this a series ..it was very informing and pleasing indeed thank you very much.
Mother of the believers please be upon her eloquent and beautiful Not even time can Can compete with her accomplishments of defending the truth standing up for what is right against those have made their permanent job throughout time it's undermined women in general. I am proud to say she is my mother as a Muslim and I am proud that almost all the knowledge of Islam is understood through her teaching and her legacy will continue on up to like a hero like no other because she is still defending the truth and never let women fall in darkness because of evil men. Please be upon you mother of the believers You're still loved and beautiful your are still The most eloquent and the most remembered Peace be upon you my dear mother we miss you surely not even time can ever erase What you have accomplished. We love you and miss you and this video reminds us spirit that is yet to be fully inherited by women in Islam I asked all Muslim women to make a lot of prayers so that we can see the eloquence and beauty that was left behind by our mother to shine on them and on me those who follow the food steps be blessed
Aisha led an army against the killers of Uthman .who escaped into the army of Ali .and she made a call to seperate them out of the army .then Ali returned her back repectfully to Medina.and fought the killers of Uthman. who were forced to seperate out of the army . and defeated them .
She is Mother of the believers
Good video. Thanks for your great effort.
Thank You Lesley Hazleton
The ending though, wow.
she is sirat e ummul Mummnin hazrat Aisha Siddika (ra)
The Battle of the Camel, also known as the Battle of Jamel or the Battle of Basra, took place at Basra, Iraq on 7 November 656.
May you be rewarded for saying the truth about our mother Aisha and the most beloved wife to our prophet peace be upon him, and may Allah guide you to the right path.
What a woman what a thinker..may Allah bless ur beautiful works Mam and may our mother Aisha (RA) inspire all Muslim women..
Thank you another brilliant vedio
I'm a Muslim
LOVE from #Malang #EastJava
Thanks for the neutral non Muslim point of view 💗
Outstanding video.. could you please do more video on her life? It can certainly change common narrative about Muslim women.
Woooow Great Explanations
Loved it you are honest
Emir Stein is the channel that is true and much needed to counter all this anti religious cohesiveness...
Pls share so that this channel can grow and be a medium that show the world what is supposed to be ...peace and respect each other...
Marvellous. Thanks a lot.
Omg it's so simple and pure and honest and easy without any judgment
Beautifully put, very detail and educational even for a Muslim like me. 5*
You have a commanding voice and you use it wisely, may God cherish your life
Amazing thank you Leslie
Her voice is so cool
Charismatic and enlightening as always, thank you for your hard work, ms. Hazleton.
I'm muslim my self never knew all that about mama Aisha..
sad
it's impossible if you never heard about her .what are you doing the whole time ?don't lie if you really a Muslim
أُمُنّا عائشة رضي الله عنها وارضها
She was our mother; along with other wives of prophet Mohammed may be peace be upon him
She was the source; not only to haddith; but she taught Muslims how men should treat their wives; by narrating the deeds of prophet Mohammad to her and his other wives; such as playing with his wives mainly Aysha since she was the youngest among our mothers, assisting with house deeds, etc...
It was a story of tolerance, forgiveness, gentleness, compassion, etc...
I advise you to read more about her, also read from other resources
On the other hand, she didn't lead any army against Ali رضي الله عنه وارضاه
She went their seeking peace between muslims, and for your knowledge it was Ali who defended her when Khawarj may be damned by ALLAH dared to attack her.
I suggest to read معركة الجمل
For Othman Khamees
A Kuwaiti writer
I use your videos for my pptx in school I have to thank you allot for this work thank you so so so much💞
Thank you!
We need more people like her in this day and age where people just refuse to look beyond the age difference between Aisha (ra) and the Prophet ﷺ
Ayesha (Ra) the greatest iconic role for all woman......
Thank you. Yes she was a great pure woman
How beautiful ur voice or pronunciation ❤️❤️❤️
Your work is wonderful.
Wow, this brought tears to my eyes, the sacrifices she done for allah, Islam and for us is unimaginable. If she wasn't there we wouldn't get the opportunity to learn Islam. He plans better.
نسيت شيئا مهما .. وهو أن أمدح الرسوم المضمّنة في المرئية ... رسم لطيف معبِّر دون مبالغات ... أحسنتي
I just got your channel thank you for making this video. love Singapore.!👍
Ayesha was 19 in arabic 1 and the letter A are written in the same way causing confusion
I agree with you about her being 19 but I knew from other sources of hadeeth. But this is the first time I hear about a misspelling can you give the reference please. Thanks
For what i know.. the hadith about her being 9 is not completely authenticated, and by calculating her age based on the information of her and her sister we conclude she was around 19.. i can only hope people stop saying she was 9 this spreads very wrong info about our prophet for both muslims and non muslims.
Wow, great presentation 👏
Good explanation, I like the way you presented the topic
Beautiful. May Allah guide you and bless you
I love SYEDA AYESHA SALAMUL ALLAH my mother ❤💚❤💚❤💚