Political action and public example: 'A'isha and the Battle of the Camel
In Islamic society the wives of the Prophet are referred to with the title "Mothers of the Believers" and are regarded as models for all Muslim women. The author examines the role of 'A'isha bint Abi Bakr, the Prophet's most favorite wife, as a model for Muslim women. '...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Yale Univ. Press
1992
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Women in Middle Eastern history
Year: 1992, Pages: 45-57 |
| Further subjects: | B
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B Islamische Staaten B Islam B Religión B Orden social B Historiografía B Papel de género B Mujer |
| Summary: | In Islamic society the wives of the Prophet are referred to with the title "Mothers of the Believers" and are regarded as models for all Muslim women. The author examines the role of 'A'isha bint Abi Bakr, the Prophet's most favorite wife, as a model for Muslim women. 'A'isha's political activities, in particular her participation in the Battle of the Camel, was in early Arabic texts linked to issues concerning the roles of all women. In this context the author explores 'A'isha's impact as a public and political figure on Islamic society. 'A'isha's defeat in the Battle of the Camel, the first civil war (fitna) in Islamic society, and her following retreat from public life has been perceived as representative for future women's roles in Islamic society. (DÜI-Mjr) |
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| ISBN: | 0300056974 |
| Contains: | In: Women in Middle Eastern history
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