volumes, we have
made a survey of 'A'ishah's life from the viewpoint
of reliable history, and will continue this survey
by investigating her traditions, too.
In this course and this survey we apologize to those
who are attached to 'A'ishah, and we hope for their
forgiveness. We have stepped on a very hard and painful
route in our search for the true character of the
Prophet and his faith, and have honestly tried to
render a service in presenting the true facts of Islam
and real visage of Islamic personalities.
The above point has been our goal and purpose, which
took the form of the study of 'A'ishah's life in the
first part, and will continue to deal with her traditions
in the second part. May we succeed in winning God's
satisfaction in following this objective! May God
be a witness to what we have narrated!
Sayyid Murtada 'Askari
