The Learned Lady & Mother of the Ummah ʿĀʾishah Part 2 of 3 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 8th December 2023 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/tg9-SkSOjas Part 1: https://youtu.be/WkF-Zg1lfKE Part 3: https://youtu.be/XuCKdxikl9o This talk emphasizes the significant role of ‘Aisha (r.a) in Islamic scholarship and her unique position as the wife of the Prophet ﷺ. ‘Aisha's (r.a) exceptional character traits, including her intelligence, strong memory, and adventurous spirit in learning, allowed her to absorb knowledge from the Prophet ﷺ directly. Despite her young age, she stood as a reference point for the Sahaba, contributing to complex discussions on Islamic jurisprudence, the Quran, and Hadith. Additionally, her talent in poetry and understanding of various subjects further illuminate her multi-dimensional scholarly role within early Islam. The talk also highlights ‘Aisha’s (r.a) influence on her contemporaries and how she was consulted on numerous occasions, even by the leaders, regarding various aspects of Islamic law and ethics. Her commitment to learning and teaching demonstrates the importance of knowledge as a pathway to moral righteousness. The talk ultimately aims to explore ‘Aisha's (r.a) piety and actions that embodied her vast knowledge and set an example for Muslims, signifying that true knowledge is not merely informative, but transformative in leading a life of integrity and faith. Below are some of the topics mentioned in this talk: - The unique position of A'isha r.a. - The knowledge of A'isha r.a. - Those who would consult A'isha r.a. - Recognition given to A'isha r.a by scholars - The inquisitive nature of A'isha r.a. - A'isha's r.a knowledge of the Quran & Hadith - A'isha's r.a knowledge of Fiqh, poetry and medicine ********************************************************************** Website: www.akacademy.org YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/alkawtharacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/alkawtharacademy X: https://x.com/alkawthar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alkawtharacademy