The Incident of Ifk (Slander) is related to which wife of the Holy Prophet ﷺ?

Explanation

The Incident of Ifk (Slander) occurred in 5 AH when hypocrites falsely accused Hazrat Ayesha (RA) of misconduct after she was left behind from a caravan. Allah revealed verses in Surah Al-Nur (24:11-20) declaring her innocence and prescribing punishment for false accusation (Qadhf). This incident established the Islamic legal principle requiring four witnesses for adultery charges and highlighted the elevated status of the Prophet's wives.

Good to know

The Incident of Ifk took place during the return from the expedition of Banu Mustaliq (Muraisi'). Hazrat Ayesha (RA) was the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) and was the most beloved wife of the Prophet ﷺ. The verses revealed in her defense are known as Ayat-e-Ifk in Surah Al-Nur, and they also warned believers against spreading rumors without verification.

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