Overview

Umm-ul-Mu’mineen Sayyidah Aisha al-Siddiqa May Allah be pleased with her, daughter of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr As-Siddiq May Allah be pleased with him, was one of the most beloved wives of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Known for her extraordinary intelligence, sharp memory and deep understanding of Deen, she became one of the greatest scholars among the Sahabah and a leading jurist of the early Ummah. Her legacy as a scholar, narrator and teacher continues to benefit the Ummah to this day. She was born in the blessed city of Makkah into the noble Banu Taym clan of Quraysh and was closely connected to the earliest and most distinguished Companions from an early age. She is one of the greatest women in Islamic history and among the Ummuhat-ul-Mu’minin meaning Mothers of the Believers. She is recognized as a leading scholar and jurist of the early Ummah.

Full Name

Sayyidah Aisha bint Abi Bakr As-Siddiq May Allah be pleased with her.

Titles

Umm-ul-Mu’mineen. Aisha al-Siddiqa. Al-Humayra. Faqiha-tul-Ummah.

Date of Birth

Approximately 613 to 614 CE, about 4 to 5 years before Hijrah.

Birthplace

Makkah.

Clan

Banu Taym, Quraysh.

Father

Sayyiduna Abu Bakr As-Siddiq May Allah be pleased with him, the first Caliph of Islam.

Lineage

She was closely connected to the earliest and most distinguished Companions.

Spouse

Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Marriage to the Holy Prophet ﷺ

She was married to the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Madinah. She became one of the most beloved wives of the Prophet ﷺ. She was known for her intelligence, memory and deep understanding of Deen.

Knowledge and Scholarship

Sayyidah Aisha May Allah be pleased with her learned directly from the Holy Prophet ﷺ and mastered the Qur’an, Hadith, Fiqh and Islamic Jurisprudence, and Islamic Theology. She is recognized as one of the foremost jurists known as Faqihah of the Ummah and narrated over 2,000 Hadiths, making her a major authority in Islamic rulings, especially in family law and worship.

Notable Students

She taught and mentored numerous Tabi’een scholars, including Urwah ibn Zubayr May Allah have mercy on him, Al-Qasim ibn Muhammad May Allah have mercy on him, Masruq ibn al-Ajda’ May Allah have mercy on him and many other distinguished scholars.

Virtues and Excellence

She was honored in the Qur’an in Surah An-Nur regarding the incident of Ifk. She was known for sharp intellect, strong memory and deep insight. She held a distinguished status among the greatest scholars of the early Islamic community.

Famous Hadith Virtues

The Prophet ﷺ said: The virtue of Aisha over other women is like the virtue of tharid over all food. The Prophet ﷺ used to say: O Allah, this is my division in what I possess, so do not blame me for what You possess and I do not.

Character and Virtues

She was extremely intelligent and eloquent. She was known for worship, generosity and humility. She was a strong defender of truth and Islamic teachings. She was deeply devoted to the Sunnah and preservation of knowledge.

Contribution to Islamic Knowledge

She was a major authority in Hadith and Fiqh. She clarified complex issues for Sahabah and Tabi’een. She preserved countless Sunnahs of the Holy Prophet ﷺ.

Recognition

She is one of the greatest women in Islamic history. She is among the Ummuhat-ul-Mu’minin meaning Mothers of the Believers. She is recognized as a leading scholar and jurist of the early Ummah.

Hadith Narrations

She narrated over 2,000 Hadiths.

Known For

She was known for knowledge, jurisprudence, intelligence and piety.

Wisaal Passing Away

17 Ramadan 58 AH corresponding to approximately 678 CE.

Place of Wisaal

Madinah.

Resting Place

Jannat al-Baqi, Madinah.

Legacy

Umm-ul-Mu’mineen Sayyidah Aisha al-Siddiqa May Allah be pleased with her remains one of the greatest scholars, narrators of Hadith and jurists in Islamic history. Her intelligence, devotion and unmatched contribution to Islamic knowledge continue to benefit the Ummah until today, making her a timeless symbol of learning, faith and leadership in Islam.