Volume 1, Book 4, Number 169:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
The Prophet used to like to start from the right side on wearing shoes, combing his hair and clean –
ing or washing himself and on doing anything else.

Volume 1, Book 4, Number 148:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
The wives of the Prophet used to go to Al-Manasi, a vast open place (near Baqia at Medina) to an –
swer the call of nature at night. ‘Umar used to say to the Prophet “Let your wives be veiled,” but Al –
lah’s Apostle did not do so. One night Sauda bint Zam’a the wife of the Prophet went out at ‘Isha’ time
and she was a tall lady. ‘Umar addressed her and said, “I have recognized you, O Sauda.” He said so,
as he desired eagerly that the verses of Al-Hijab (the observing of veils by the Muslim women) may
be revealed. So Allah revealed the verses of “Al-Hijab” (A complete body cover excluding the eyes).

Volume 1, Book 4, Number 149:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
The Prophet said to his wives, “You are allowed to go out to answer the call of nature. ”
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Volume 1, Book 2, Number 41:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
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Once the Prophet came while a woman was sitting with me. He said, “Who is she?” I replied, “She
is so and so,” and told him about her (excessive) praying. He said disapprovingly, “Do (good) deeds
which is within your capacity (without being overtaxed) as Allah does not get tired (of giving re –
wards) but (surely) you will get tired and the best deed (act of Worship) in the sight of Allah is that
which is done regularly.”

Volume 1, Book 2, Number 19:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
Whenever Allah’s Apostle ordered the Muslims to do something, he used to order them deeds
which were easy for them to do, (according to their strength endurance). They said, “O Allah’s
Apostle! We are not like you. Allah has forgiven your past and future sins.” So Allah’s Apostle became
angry and it was apparent on his face. He said, “I am the most Allah fearing, and know Allah better
than all of you do.”

Volume 1, Book 1, Number 2:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
(the mother of the faithful believers) Al-Harith bin Hisham asked Allah’s Apostle “O Allah’s
Apostle! How is the Divine Inspiration revealed to you?” Allah’s Apostle replied, “Sometimes it is (re –
vealed) like the ringing of a bell, this form of Inspiration is the hardest of all and then this state
passes ‘ off after I have grasped what is inspired. Sometimes the Angel comes in the form of a man
and talks to me and I grasp whatever he says.” ‘Aisha added: Verily I saw the Prophet being inspired
Divinely on a very cold day and noticed the Sweat dropping from his forehead (as the Inspiration
was over).

Volume 1, Book 1, Number 3:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
(the mother of the faithful believers) The commencement of the Divine Inspiration to Allah’s
Apostle was in the form of good dreams which came true like bright day light, and then the love of
seclusion was bestowed upon him. He used to go in seclusion in the cave of Hira where he used to
worship (Allah alone) continuously for many days before his desire to see his family. He used to take
with him the journey food for the stay and then come back to (his wife) Khadija to take his food like-
wise again till suddenly the Truth descended upon him while he was in the cave of Hira. The angel
came to him and asked him to read. The Prophet replied, “I do not know how to read.
The Prophet added, “The angel caught me (forcefully) and pressed me so hard that I could not bear
it any more. He then released me and again asked me to read and I replied, ‘I do not know how to
read.’ Thereupon he caught me again and pressed me a second time till I could not bear it any more.
He then released me and again asked me to read but again I replied, ‘I do not know how to read (or
what shall I read)?’ Thereupon he caught me for the third time and pressed me, and then released
me and said, ‘Read in the name of your Lord, who has created (all that exists) has created man from a
clot. Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous.” (96.1, 96.2, 96.3) Then Allah’s Apostle returned
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with the Inspiration and with his heart beating severely. Then he went to Khadija bint Khuwailid and
said, “Cover me! Cover me!” They covered him till his fear was over and after that he told her
everything that had happened and said, “I fear that something may happen to me.” Khadija replied,
“Never! By Allah, Allah will never disgrace you. You keep good relations with your Kith and kin, help
the poor and the destitute, serve your guests generously and assist the deserving calamity-afflicted
ones.”
Khadija then accompanied him to her cousin Waraqa bin Naufal bin Asad bin ‘Abdul ‘Uzza, who,
during the PreIslamic Period became a Christian and used to write the writing with Hebrew letters.
He would write from the Gospel in Hebrew as much as Allah wished him to write. He was an old
man and had lost his eyesight. Khadija said to Waraqa, “Listen to the story of your nephew, O my
cousin!” Waraqa asked, “O my nephew! What have you seen?” Allah’s Apostle described whatever he
had seen. Waraqa said, “This is the same one who keeps the secrets (angel Gabriel) whom Allah had
sent to Moses. I wish I were young and could live up to the time when your people would turn you
out.” Allah’s Apostle asked, “Will they drive me out?” Waraqa replied in the affirmative and said,
“Anyone (man) who came with something similar to what you have brought was treated with hostil –
ity; and if I should remain alive till the day when you will be turned out then I would support you
strongly.” But after a few days Waraqa died and the Divine Inspiration was also paused for a while.
Narrated Jabir bin ‘Abdullah Al-Ansari while talking about the period of pause in revelation re –
porting the speech of the Prophet “While I was walking, all of a sudden I heard a voice from the sky.
I looked up and saw the same angel who had visited me at the cave of Hira’ sitting on a chair
between the sky and the earth. I got afraid of him and came back home and said, ‘Wrap me (in
blankets).’ And then Allah revealed the following Holy Verses (of Quran):
‘O you (i.e. Muhammad)! wrapped up in garments!’ Arise and warn (the people against Allah’s
Punishment),… up to ‘and desert the idols.’ (74.1-5) After this the revelation started coming strongly,
frequently and regularly.”