Ayesha

Ayesha (610-677) was the daughter of Abubekr, and favourite wife of Muhammad (Mahomet), whom he married soon after the death of Kadijah. She was as much devoted to Muhammad as he was to her, for he died in her arms. "A woman who distinguished herself by all manner of qualities among the Muslims (Moslems)," who is styled by them the "Mother of the Faithful". She was, it is said, the only wife of Muhammad that remained a virgin. On Muhammad's death, she opposed the accession of Ali, who defeated her and took her prisoner, but released her on condition that she should not again interfere in the matters of the State.

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