The Obligations of Seeking Knowledge, Exemplified by Aisha
The first obligation for a woman is to know her religion by studying the Holy Book, al-Quran, reciting and understanding it. She also has to be familiar with the science of Hadith and the life (Sirah) of the Prophet (peace be upon Him), and the other women Companions and those who followed them (Taba`un) and those who were model virtuous women. Sayyidah A`isha (Allah be pleased with her) was exc...