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"Alisha. although young, was mature and grew up fast like m6st"Arab women*
who got old 'after twenty years"of age. She was kind and extremely
brilliant, with fresh blooming youthfulness, " In fact, the Prophet
left her for some time In her father's house after the engagement because
she was still a child. and he did not want to deny her those beautiful
days. An Bint al-Shiti suggestod. "He refused to tear out this happy#
lively and kind child from the youthful games In order to burden
her with the hardship and responsibility of married life* and left her
in her father's house playing around with her friends. "
During this period under pressure of persocutiont Muslims started
to leave Mecca for al-Hadinahe - When, in his turn, the Prophet was
granted permission to emigrate, he left with his companion, Abu Bakre
who bore with him the hardships of - the journey and stayed the night
in the Cave Thawr for fear of- being seen and killed by believers in
I polytheism. All these incidents happened before the eyes and ears of
'Alisha. and had a &rest influence on her psychology and helped, to form
her character, - When the Prophet settled in Madinah. he sent Zayd be ýaritha
to fetch the daughter of the messengers On the other hand, Abu Bakr
sent a letter to his son. Abd Allah* demanding that he came to
al-Madinah with the company of his wife. Umm Rwarn. and his daughters
'Asmal and 'Alishae
During this period., th* Prophet was deeply engaged in establishing the
Islamic, religious foundationso so he worked day and night to build
the first Mosque, (Qibala) in Islam* After they settled In Kadinaho
I* Bint al-Satils Ope Citep Pe 259
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