Aisha - by Fatima Barkatulla (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Take a front-row seat and embark on an inspiring journey through history with Aisha, the remarkable Mother of the Believers, wife of the
Messenger, and scholar of Islam, as this captivating book reveals the pivotal role she played in preserving thousands of the Prophet's teachings and the impact she had beyond her time.

Delve deeper and get to know Aisha intimately - her personality, her wit, her feistiness, and her last wishes upon her deathbed. Understand what made Aisha the most beloved person on earth to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and who her favorite students were, and how she nurtured and trained them.

Learn how this impressive woman overcame the greatest struggle of all - the struggle against herself. With rich, vivid prose, young readers will be inspired by Aisha's example of devotion, courage, and intellect."

About the Author

Fatima Barkatulla is an 'Alimah (Islamic scholar) and award-winning teacher, who is passionate about sharing the message of Islam with others. Born in London, she grew up loving calligraphy and wanting to be an astronaut. As a teenager, she studied Arabic and Islamic studies in Egypt and went on to graduate with distinction from Islamic seminaries in the United Kingdom. Fatima has been a key contributor to the discourse surrounding Muslim women in the West, contributing to documentaries and live shows for the BBC, and other mainstream and Islamic channels including her work as a presenter of the popular IlmFeed podcast.

She lives in leafy London, with her husband--who is her best friend, and four children.