These problematic elements made it difficult for me to engage with the book in a more positive and reflective manner. 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). Hailed as a guiding light, a fount of wisdom and a purveyor of the Prophetic mission, Aisha’s words have illuminated Islamic thought in all its branches. Her book based on this thesis is entitled, Gendering the Hadith Tradition: Recentering the Authority of Aisha, Mother of the Believers (Oxford University Press). Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now.

This is not surprising as Sofia Rehman sites Mernissi in this book, and seems to be influenced by her. Aisha bint Abu Bakr (RA) has been an inspiration and paragon for Muslims since the first generation of Believers emerged. For the average reader, this book is a beneficial addition to any bookshelf, and increases one's love for Allah's Messenger and his beloved wife, A'ishah (radhiAllahu 'anha). Hailed as a guiding light, a fount of wisdom and a purveyor of the Prophetic mission, Aisha's words have illuminated Islamic thought in all its branches. Divided into six chapters, this book pays homage to Aishah's profound impact on various facets of Islamic teachings and historical narratives.The hard work Sofia Rehman has put into the beautiful and relatable interpretation of the Hadiths is outstanding.

This book compiles 40 of her insights and statements in the categories of Quranic exegesis (tafsir), Jurisprudence (Fiqh), Theology (aqidah), Politics (siyasah) and Heart Softeners (al-raqaiq) with commentary for the contemporary Muslim seeking spiritual and moral direction as they traverse through daily life and its challenges and possibilities. 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. This book compiles 40 of her insights and statements in the categories of Qur’anic exegesis (tafsīr), Jurisprudence (Fiqh), Theology (ʿaqīdah), Politics (siyāsah) and Heart Softeners (al-raqā’iq) with commentary for the contemporary Muslim seeking spiritual and moral direction as they traverse through daily life and its challenges and possibilities. I particularly enjoyed reading ‘A’ishah’s correction of a hadith pertaining to the purification “ghusl” shower.This book deviates from the traditional trappings of so many books on women in Islam that merely stress the importance of obedience, chastity and child-raising. I am very grateful to the author for not presenting our Beloved mother only as an obedient and submissive wife of the Prophet (SAW) but also as a woman with immense faith in God, confidence, conviction and an abundance of love. This collection of 40 statements is a glimpse into the illuminating guidance she offers the whole Muslim community, and indeed beyond. 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.