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What was the stance of the Mothers of the Believers, especially Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), regarding not having children?

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The stance of the Prophet's wives, peace be upon him, regarding not having children, is the stance of a believer who submits to the words of Allah Almighty: "To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth; He creates what He wills. He bestows female [offspring] upon whom He wills, and bestows male [offspring] upon whom He wills. Or He bestows both males and females, and He renders barren whom He wills. Indeed, He is Knowing and Competent." (Ash-Shura: 49-50). The desire for a child is natural. Ibn Abi Shaybah and Ibn Hibban narrated that Aisha wished for a kunya (honorific name), so the Prophet, peace be upon him, gave her the kunya "Umm Abdullah" (Mother of Abdullah), even though she never bore children.

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