IN HIS HOME

 FAJR REMINDER: IN HIS HOME 

By: Umm Affān

Sha'bān 5, 1447 (24-January-2026)

In Islām, it's customary for a groom to present his bride with a gift known as "Mahr." This gift can vary widely based on what the man is able to offer, ranging from money, gold, to even something as simple as a piece of cloth.

We express gratitude to Allāh for the Blessing of Islām. By His Grace, we proceed with the biography of our esteemed mother, Ā’ishah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha). After his marriage to Ā’ishah, the Prophet (ﷺ) provided her with some gold and accommodated her in a room that was part of his mosque. In this special space, Angel Jibreel (‘Alayhi Salām) occasionally descended with divine revelations from Allāh.

The marriage between the Prophet (ﷺ) and Ā’ishah marks a significant chapter in his life following the passing of his first wife, Khadījah Bint Khuwaylid (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha). The Prophet (ﷺ) conveyed this to Ā’ishah by sharing: “I saw you in a dream for three nights when an angel brought you to me in a silk cloth and he said: Here is your wife, and when I removed (the cloth) from your face, lo, it was yourself, so I said: If this is from Allah, let Him carry it out.” [Ṣaḥiḥ Muslim 2438]

Among all the Prophet’s (ﷺ) wives, Ā’ishah was unique as the only one who had never been married before. Renowned for her exceptional beauty and sharp intellect, Ā’ishah also possessed a remarkable memory. The blend of these attributes made her particularly remarkable.

It was well known that the Prophet (ﷺ) held deep feelings for her; he loved her profoundly. Anas narrated: “It was said: O Messenger of Allāh, which of the people is most beloved to you? He said: Āishah. It was asked, ‘And among men?’ He said: ‘Her father.’” [Sunan Ibn Mājah 101]

I earnestly beseech Allāh’s Special Mercy to be bestowed upon our mother, Ā’ishah. Aameen.