believer.
'A'ishah resorted to a verdict once again, namely when she rose to oppose the murderers of 'Uthman and avenge his murder, and formally collaborated with Talhah and az-Zubayr who had broken their pact with 'Ali and trampled upon their allegiance with him. This motivated action showed that it was not free from spite and grudge so that the people accused her of having risen, not to avenge 'Uthman's blood, but intending to cause division and dispersion among the Muslims and scattering people from around 'Ali. Had there been anyone else in 'Ali's place, she would not have resorted to such an action.

Umm Salamah's historical letter to 'A'ishah

'A'ishah's action in fighting 'Ali was the second split that occurred in the foundation of Islam after 'Umar's move with regard to caliphate. This statement is not a personal opinion expressed for a particular motive. They are undeniable acts about which just leaders of nations and well-known impartial historians are unanimous.
The action of 'A'ishah has been despised by supporters of justice and truth since the time of the Prophet's companions. A witness to this claim is Umm Salamah, another consort of the Prophet. She wrote a Letter of counsel to 'A'ishah, asking her to abstain from this action, and warned her against the Creation of division and dispersion among the Muslims. The letter goes Like this:
"From Umm Salamah, wife of the Prophet of God, to 'A'ishah, Umm al-Mu'minin.
I praise Unique God and confess His uniqueness. But now, you have, with your action, torn the veil of respect between the Prophet of God (p.b.u.h.) and his nation, and desecrated it. The Qur'an has gathered 'up your skirt; so do not obstinately drag it along. Your rank and position are secure; so do not lose them in a futile manner. Fear Unique God Who is the guardian of this ummah!
If the Prophet of God had considered it worthy of women to fight, he would certainly have issued a command in this connection. Do you not know that he has forbidden you from