Volume 8, Book 75, Number 331:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
Whenever Allah’s Apostle went to bed, he used to blow on his hands while reciting the Mu’auwid –
hat ( i.e. Suratal-Falaq and Surat-an-Nas, 113 and 114) and then pass his hands over his body,
Volume 8, Book 75, Number 322:
Narrated Aisha:
The Prophet used to pray eleven Rakat in the late part of the night, and when dawn appeared, he
would offer two Rakat and then lie on his right side till the Muadhdhin came to inform him (that the
morning prayer was due).
Volume 8, Book 74, Number 301:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
He added, ‘But this year he reviewed it with me twice, and therefore I think that my time of death
has approached. So, be afraid of Allah, and be patient, for I am the best predecessor for you (in the
Hereafter).’ ” Fatima added, “So I wept as you (‘Aisha) witnessed. And when the Prophet saw me in
this sorrowful state, he confided the second secret to me saying, ‘O Fatima! Will you not be pleased
that you will be chief of all the believing women (or chief of the women of this nation i.e. my follow –
ers?”)
Volume 8, Book 74, Number 293:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
Allah’s Apostle used to offer his prayer (while standing) in the midst of the bed, and I used to lie in
front of him between him and the Qibla It I had any necessity for getting up and I used to dislike to
get up and face him (while he was in prayer), but I would gradually slip away from the bed.
Volume 8, Book 74, Number 266:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
Allah’s Apostle said, “O ‘Aisha! This is Gabriel sending his greetings to you.” I said, “Peace, and Al –
lah’s Mercy be on him (Gabriel). You see what we do not see.” (She was addressing Allah’s Apostle).
Volume 8, Book 74, Number 270:
Narrated ‘Aisha: that the Prophet said to her, “Gabriel sends Salam (greetings) to you.” She replied,
“Wa ‘alaihi-s-Salam Wa Rahmatu-l-lah.” (Peace and Allah’s Mercy be on him).
Volume 8, Book 74, Number 273:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
A group of Jews came to Allah’s Apostle and said, “As-samu ‘Alaika ” (Death be on you), and I un –
derstood it and said to them, “Alaikum AsSamu wa-l-la’na (Death and curse be on you).” Allah’s
Apostle said, “Be calm! O ‘Aisha, for Allah loves that one should be kind and lenient in all matters.” I
said. “O Allah’s Apostle! Haven’t you heard what they have said?” Allah’s Apostle said, “I have
(already) said (to them), ‘Alaikum (upon you).’ “
Volume 8, Book 74, Number 257:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
(the wife of the Prophet) ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab used to say to Allah’s Apostle “Let your wives be
veiled” But he did not do so. The wives of the Prophet used to go out to answer the call of nature at
night only at Al-Manasi.’ Once Sauda, the daughter of Zam’a went out and she was a tall woman.
‘Umar bin Al-Khattab saw her while he was in a gathering, and said, “I have recognized you, O
Sauda!” He (‘Umar) said so as he was anxious for some Divine orders regarding the veil (the veiling
of women.) So Allah revealed the Verse of veiling. (Al-Hijab; a complete body cover excluding the
eyes). (See Hadith No. 148, Vol. 1)