Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 40584 — The journey of Aishah, Ali, Talhah

It is narrated from Abu al-Bakhtari that when the people of the Camel (the army of Sayyidah Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her) had been defeated, Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: Let no one seek anyone outside the camp (that is, let him not pursue those who were defeated). Whatever mount or weapon has been found here is yours; but no umm walad is for you (that is, no slave woman is for you). The inheritances will be divided according to the shares fixed by Allah Almighty, and a woman whose husband has died shall complete her waiting period of four months and ten days (like a free woman). The men of his army said to Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him): O Commander of the Faithful, their blood is lawful for us, but their women are not lawful for us! And the men of the army disputed with Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him). He said: This is the conduct to be followed with the people of the Qiblah. Then he said: Bring me your arrows, and first of all cast lots over Sayyidah Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her), to see whose share she falls to (she who is the mother of you all), for she was the leader of the army. On hearing this they realized the truth and said: We seek forgiveness from Allah. So Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) prevailed over them in proof and argument (that is, Muslim women cannot be made slaves).