Why did the Messenger, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, go to Aisha on a day that was not hers, while he did not shake hands with Zainab to appease Aisha on her day, and why did he side with Aisha in her demand for justice and not comfort the hearts of his other wives?
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was the best of people in treating his wives and in being just between them. Jealousy among his wives was natural, but they would always return to piety and faith.
- The first hadith, concerning Aisha and the Prophet knocking on her door on a day that was not hers, has a weak chain of transmission and cannot be used as proof. - The second hadith, about the wives gathering in Aisha’s house, and Zainab coming, and the Prophet extending his hand to her, and then their conversation, happened with their consent. The Prophet was in his house and on his bed, and this indicates his good character. - The third hadith, about the Prophet's wives sending Fatimah and then Zainab to ask for justice regarding Aisha: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, did not support Aisha until she knew that he did not dislike her prevailing over Zainab, who had initiated the conversation. This is an example of justice and good companionship, and his saying, "She is the daughter of Abu Bakr," refers to her strength and intellect. - It is incumbent upon a Muslim to think well of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and not to open the door to suspicions and delusions, for he was the most just of people and the most perfect in character.
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