Pubished in The Express Tribune, July 16th, 2014.

MODEL FOR MANKIND

Hazrat Allaamah Kaukab Noorani Okarvi said that the wives of the Holy Prophet [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] especially Hazrat Aaishah Siddeeqah

[Radiyal Laahu ‘Anhaa]

are widely recognized as sources of Religious

learning and Inspiration for the whole Ummah.

Speaking at a program on Express News, Allaamah Saahib pointed out that 2,200 Ahadees have been cited  by Hazrat Aaishah Siddeeqah

[Radiyal Laahu ‘Anhaa], and that she is also

honored with 17 verses of Holy Quraan, which were revealed to glorify her character. Hazrat paid rich tribute to Hazrat Aaishah Siddeeqah

[Radiyal Laahu ‘Anhaa]-on her death anniversary and said that she holds a distinct place of honor among other wives of Holy Prophet Muhammad

[Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam].

Hazrat was of the view that, “Hazrat Aaishah Siddeeqah

[Radiyal Laahu ‘Anhaa]-holds an exemplary character, and the Women should follow her teachings.” She is symbol of Knowledge, character and faithfulness  for all mankind, he added.