`Abdullah bin Az-Zubair was the most beloved person to `Aisha excluding the Prophet (ﷺ) and Abu Bakr,
and he in his turn, was the most devoted to her, `Aisha used not to withhold the money given to her by
Allah, but she used to spend it in charity. (`Abdullah) bin AzZubair said, " `Aisha should be stopped
from doing so." (When `Aisha heard this), she said protestingly, "Shall I be stopped from doing so? I
vow that I will never talk to `Abdullah bin Az-Zubair." On that, Ibn Az-Zubair asked some people
from Quraish and particularly the two uncles of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) to intercede with her, but she refused
(to talk to him). Az-Zuhriyun, the uncles of the Prophet, including `Abdur-Rahman bin Al-Aswad bin
`Abd Yaghuth and Al-Miswar bin Makhrama said to him, "When we ask for the permission to visit
her, enter her house along with us (without taking her leave)." He did accordingly (and she accepted
their intercession). He sent her ten slaves whom she manumitted as an expiation for (not keeping) her
vow. `Aisha manumitted more slaves for the same purpose till she manumitted forty slaves. She said,
"I wish I had specified what I would have done in case of not fulfilling my vow when I made the vow,
so that I might have done it easily."
Narrated by Narrated `Urwa bin Az-Zubair:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) identifies specific tribes as his supporters, emphasizing their unique relationship with him and their status as protectors of the community. This statement reflects the importance of community and solidarity among believers, highlighting that their loyalty is to Allah and His Messenger above all.
Modern Application
This hadith encourages individuals to foster a sense of community and support among fellow believers. In today's world, building strong, supportive networks can help individuals navigate challenges and reinforce their faith.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Community and Leadership and Authority because it underscores the importance of community support and the leadership role of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) among his followers.
And [remember, O Muhammad], when you said to the one on whom Allah bestowed favor and you bestowed favor, "Keep your wife and fear Allah," while you concealed within yourself that which Allah is to disclose. And you feared the people, while Allah has more right that you fear Him. So when Zayd had no longer any need for her, We married her to you in order that there not be upon the believers any discomfort concerning the wives of their adopted sons when they no longer have need of them. And ever is the command of Allah accomplished.
O Prophet, when the believing women come to you pledging to you that they will not associate anything with Allah, nor will they steal, nor will they commit unlawful sexual intercourse, nor will they kill their children, nor will they bring forth a slander they have invented between their arms and legs, nor will they disobey you in what is right - then accept their pledge and ask forgiveness for them of Allah. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
But let them who find not [the means for] marriage abstain [from sexual relations] until Allah enriches them from His bounty. And those who seek a contract [for eventual emancipation] from among whom your right hands possess - then make a contract with them if you know there is within them goodness and give them from the wealth of Allah which He has given you. And do not compel your slave girls to prostitution, if they desire chastity, to seek [thereby] the temporary interests of worldly life. And if someone should compel them, then indeed, Allah is [to them], after their compulsion, Forgiving and Merciful.
Divorce is twice. Then, either keep [her] in an acceptable manner or release [her] with good treatment. And it is not lawful for you to take anything of what you have given them unless both fear that they will not be able to keep [within] the limits of Allah. But if you fear that they will not keep [within] the limits of Allah, then there is no blame upon either of them concerning that by which she ransoms herself. These are the limits of Allah, so do not transgress them. And whoever transgresses the limits of Allah - it is those who are the wrongdoers.
This hadith is #3356 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (pbuh) and his Companions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Urwa bin Az-Zubair:.