Prophetic Footsteps Assignment

Year 2
Monday 3rd February 2014

Subject: Sacred Marriages Of The Beloved (s.a.w) Draft due date: Monday 31st March 2014 Final due date: Wednesday 30th April 2014
Brief: Write an assignment (max 5000 words) about the wives of the Prophet (s.a.w) . Study the biographies of each individual and do an in-depth analysis of why the Prophet (s.a.w) chose to marry each one. In detail discuss the difference of opinion from all the sects regarding Hazrat Aysha (ra) and Hazrat Khadija (ra). Write a bibliography. Remember to include: 1. Very brief biography of all the wives. 2. Hazrat Aysha (ra) and Hazrat Khadija (ra): a. Virtues b. Linage c. Brief biography d. Marriage to the Prophet (s.a.w) e. Views of the different sects 3. Hazrat Aysha (ra) was younger than the Prophet (s.a.w) and Hazrat Khadija (ra) was older. a. In defence, prove why Hazrat Aysha (ra) was not a minor. b. Why did the Prophet (s.a.w) choose to marry someone older? c. In your opinion, why did the Prophet (s.a.w) marry widows and divorcees? 4. Islam permits men marrying up to four times. The western society say, "If men can marry four times, why can't women do the same?" What are the Islamic views and the arguments of the scholars about this? Give reasons why from Quran/Hadith and logical reasoning. Is this anti feminism. Also, include why men cannot marry more than four women at one time? (Most marks will be awarded on this point) 5. Why did the Prophet (s.a.w) marry multiple times? 6. Write a conclusion on how the wives of the Prophet (s.a.w) have/will influence(d) your life? Marks will be awarded according to: Meeting the brief of the assessment task completely Being written in the recommended format and of an appropriate length Giving a clear, concise and well-structured account of the brief A wide range of recent, relevant and appropriate reading Understanding of and insight into key issues Full bibliography and appropriate referencing