Volume 8 Book 74 Hadith 301

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 Hadith 293

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 Hadith 273

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 Hadith 257

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)