With the funds from the "Yemeni Treasury" Aisha set out on a campaign against the Rashidun Caliphate of Ali. [82] During Aisha's life many prominent customs of Islam, such as veiling of women, began. All Muhammad’s marriages had political motivations, and in this case the intention seems to have been to cement ties with ʿĀʾishah’s father, Abū Bakr, who was one of Muhammad’s most important supporters. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. She then said. Updates? وهذا غلط فاحش ، لم تقدم رضي الله عنها - إلى دمشق أصلا ، وإنما هي مدفونة بالبقيع . It is said that in 627 she accompanied the Prophet on an expedition but became separated from the group. He remained in Aisha's apartment until his death, and his last breath was taken as he lay in the arms of Aisha, his most beloved wife.[77][78][79][80][81]. Word spread to the small Muslim community that Muhammad's wives were speaking sharply to him and conspiring against him. Five people went down to her grave these were: 'Abdullah and 'Urwa the sons of az-Zubayr ibn al-'Awwam, (children) of her sister Asma' [97], Ali rallied supporters and fought Aisha's forces near Basra in 656. he responded, "Aisha." This was of great importance to those who supported Aisha's position in the debate of the succession to Muhammad. Aisha and Uthmān argued with each other, Uthmān eventually commented on why Aisha had come and how she was "ordered to stay at home". Her slaves mounted the howdah and prepared it for travel without noticing any difference in weight without Aisha's presence. Being the daughter of Abu Bakr tied Aisha to honorable titles earned from her father's strong dedication to Islam. [84] Abu Bakr had two advantages in achieving his new role: his long personal friendship with Muhammad and his role as a father-in-law. Making statements based on opinion; back them up with references or personal experience. Due to this, Aisha's political influence continues to impact those in Islam. One relates that when a companion asked Muhammad, "who is the person you love most in the world?" [88], The caliphate took a turn for the worse when Egypt was governed by Abdullah ibn Saad. [22][23] After this, the previous agreement regarding the marriage of Aisha with Jubayr ibn Mut'im was put aside by common consent. In 655, Uthman's house was put under siege by about 1000 rebels. For this reason, Muslim feminists throughout the world are advocating a return to the society Muhammad originally envisioned for his followers. Did Maymunah bint al-Harith only ever marry Prophet Muhammad? After the daily Asr prayer, Muhammad would visit each of his wives' apartments to inquire about their well-being.