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Ashia - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Born 614 Mecca Saudi Arabia, Died 678 in Medina, Saudi Arabia
      - Daughter of Abu Bakr, the companion of Muhammad and later the first Caliph (Muslim civil & religious ruler)
      - Muhammad was often over discussing issues, faith etc. She was present in much of the founding of Islam
  - - - Betrothed to Muhammad at very young age (10), married after puberty (13-14). Seen as a political move to tie Muhammad to Abu Bakr’s family. She is often seen as his favourite wife
      - She acquired great knowledge directly from the prophet, witnessed revelations from Allah to Muhammad
      - Chose to marry Muhammad and live a life of religion but poverty instead of riches.
  - - - Generous, gave great amounts to the poor, and chose to stay with Muhammad over great riches
      - Educator, a teacher and very knowledgeable about Islamic Law TBC
      - Courageous, was ready to go into battle to avenge Uthman
      - Strong figure, would often speak up to Muhammad
      - Pious, devoutly religious, prayer, Hajj, Fasting
- - - - Transmitted more than 2000 sayings and actions of Muhammad into hadiths
      - Gave legal rulings and judgements, many teachings on how to be Muslim
      - The majority of early jurist books on law which discuss prayer rituals, pilgrimage and fasting are attributed to her
      - Responsible for around a quarter of sharia law
- - - - Contested the social status of women, actively opposing misogyny through promoting women’s education and being a prominent member of society and scholar
      - Demonstrated obedience and submission, rejected wealth and was generous with her income
      - Active in education and social reform, opened school in Medina for orphans and children in need
      - Embodied ritually correct practises while performing the Hajj Pilgrim, precedent for Muslim living
    - - Aisha’s hadith are not followed by Shia Muslims
      - Legacy in terms of Knowledge
      - Hadith
      - Qur'anic Tafsir
      - Islamic Law
      - Women’s role in society
      - Legacy in terms of Women
      - Her responsibility to change old customs
      - School of Medina and her 50 students
      - Elevated status in the Qur'an, among the male companions
      - Involvement in political issues Battle of Camel
  - - - Role model for women in today’s society, contributing to politics and leadership
      - Demonstrated values such as Generosity, how to be a perfect Muslim, no beggar left empty handed
      - Organisations in her name …
      - Daar Aisha College, Lakemba NSW
      - Education Institute for Muslim Women, courses on finance, reading the Quran and Jurisprudence to enlighten and inspire individuals with prophetic wisdom connecting them to Quranic teachings
      - Aisha Academy, California USA
        
        Inspired by Aisha, Provides homeless shelter for children 12-17. Establishes youth centres, transitional house for parolees and school for homeless.
        
        The Lady Aisha College, Cape Town South Africa
        
        Advanced finishing school for young Muslim women, to empower and confront differences
      - She utilised her many attributes and influence early Islamic history
        
        A’isha remains today one of the most prominent women in the history of Islam
        
        She is a role model for Muslims as a leader, a woman, a wife, a theologian, a scholar and a political activist
        
        She was precocious, loyal, brave and intelligent
        
        These aspects of her humble life have allowed her to make a powerful impact on the development and expression of Islam that no woman has arguably reached