It is from this point in time that she initiated the slogan of...
It is from this point in time that she initiated the slogan of: قُتِلُوا ابْنَ عَفَّانَ مَظْلُوماً [‘Uthman] Ibn ‘Affan has been killed unjustly! From here, through the instigation of Talha and Zubayr, she began her quest to “avenge the blood” of ‘Uthman and invited the masses to stand up against [the rightful caliph] ‘Ali (a.s.)!
The Sunni scholar, Ibn Abi al-Hadid then states: When ‘A’ysha began her revolt against ‘Ali (a.s.) she wanted Umm Salama (one of the wives of the Prophet (S)) to accompany her and invited her to join the movement. She also spoke to her about the oppression that ‘Uthman had faced during his life.
Startled, Umm Salama was taken aback and said to her: “Until yesterday, you encouraged the masses to work against ‘Uthman and referred to him as a na’thal – how is it that today, you have risen up to avenge his blood!? Bear in mind that you know that the status of ‘Ali (a.s.) is much greater (than others) with the Prophet (S), and if you have forgotten this, then I will remind you!” ‘A’ysha replied: “Go ahead and tell me.” From here,…
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