A Treasury of 'A'ishah: A Guidance from the Beloved of the Beloved: 7 (Treasury in Islamic Thought and Civilization, 7)

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The hard work Sofia Rehman has put into the beautiful and relatable interpretation of the Hadiths is outstanding. Whether derived from her learnings with the revered Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) or those unattributed to him, witnessing Aishah's heartfelt selection and the reasons behind it was truly moving. As we say in Arabic, "البلاغة في الإيجاز" (the art of eloquent brevity), Rehman masterfully achieves this throughout the diverse sections. A woman entered the fire of Hell because of a cat she had tied up and did not feed, nor did she give it water.

Through a curated selection of 40 statements made by ‘A’ishah, Sofia offers an intimate portrayal of one of the most prolific women in Islamic history - whom she has devoted years to studying. An introduction to one of the most admired women in Islamic history with accompanying commentaries, presented in a beautiful gift format. I love how Dr Rehman has divided the book into the different areas in which Aishah RA made contributions, such as aqeedah, tafseer, Hadith, and heart softeners. Muslim Women on Life in Britain edited by Sabeena Akhtar (Unbound), Mapping Faith: Theologies of Migration edited by Lia Shimada (Jessica Kingsley), and Violent Phenomena: 21 Essays on Translation edited by Kavita Bhanot and Jeremy Tiang (Tilted Axis). Among the myriad merits of this book, my personal highlight lies in the collection of supplications (Duas) recited by Aishah.A collection of ahadith narrated by Aishah (ra) and reflections thereon, this easy read touches on how A'ishah's narrating of ahadith reflected her intellect, her wisdom, and her love for Allah. At times, for example, she might be commenting on a particular Hadith and then breaks the fourth wall and addresses the reader directly and makes a du’a.

Dr Sofia Rehman has compiled the insights of Aishah bint Abu Bakr into categories of Tafsir, Fiqh, Aqidah, Siyasah, and Al-raqa'iq. A Treasury of Aishah is destined to become a cornerstone in every Muslim household's library, making it a highly recommended treasure to be shared with friends and family. My son will also be reading as we keep telling him of all the insightful information that is in this little book. 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. Hailed as a guiding light, a fount of wisdom and a purveyor of the Prophetic mission, Aishas words have illuminated Islamic thought in all its branches.Aishah is considered to be one of the greatest scholars, providing insights into the Prophet's actions. I love that the book also addresses a modern-day Muslim readership, with phrases like “throwing shade” and discussions on the dangers of the clout-chasing, “snap-caption-post-repeat” lifestyle that focuses so much on “filtering” life at the risk of neglecting the states of our hearts. Her book based on this thesis is entitled, Gendering the Hadith Tradition: Recentering the Authority of Aisha, Mother of the Believers (Oxford University Press). With each anecdote illustrating Aishah's exemplary conduct, Rehman first presents the primary source, delving then into an elaborate exploration of how Aishah's wisdom and compassion enriched the underlying subject matter. 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.

It gives you a very clear understanding about Aisha (may Allah be please with her) and the important role she played at a time where men dominated society. Aisha bint Abu Bakr (RA) has been an inspiration and paragon for Muslims since the first generation of Believers emerged. Biography: Dr Sofia Rehman is an independent scholar of Islam trained both traditionally in Syria, Tukey and Wales, and through academia whose PhD focused on the statements of Aisha Bint Abi Bakr as recorded in the work of the 14th century scholar, Imam al-Zarkashi. What truly sets this literary masterpiece apart is Rehman’s ability to convey both the narrative and comprehensive analysis within a concise space. I remember wishing I had an extra hour on the train to reflect on everything I read and how it can apply to my life.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. This collection of 40 statements is a glimpse into the illuminating guidance she offers the whole Muslim community, and indeed beyond. 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. The sub-title 'Guidance from the Beloved of the Beloved' encapsulates the beauty of the book and provides the reader with the opportunity to gain immense learning by exploring the importance of female scholarship. However, all of the above are fairly mild and we were able to catch them simply due to our book club's extensive prior readings of both Rehman and other authors she cites.