Shia view of Aisha

The Shi'a view of Aisha is generally unfavourable. Her role in the Battle of the Camel is widely considered the most significant source of such contempt.

Shi'a also consider Aisha to be a controversial figure because of her political involvement. Aisha came from a political family lineage, as she was the daughter of Abu Bakr, the first caliph. Aisha also played an active role in Muhammad's political life; she was known to accompany him to wars, where she learned military skills, such as initiating pre-war negotiations between combatants, conducting battles, and ending wars.