The Meaning of Her Saying: "Barirah Came"
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The Shaykh : The hadith of Aisha that Barirah wrote a contract of manumission with her people. Barirah was a slave woman who was bought and sold. We pause on the word "Barirah." What is the meaning of Barirah? Is it a name or a description?
The student: ...
The Shaykh : Her name was known as Barirah, but if her name had been Barrah, it would not have been valid. This is because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) changed the name Barrah to Juwayriyah, and the name of another Barrah to Zaynab. There is a difference between Barirah and Barrah. Barrah is derived from al-birr (righteousness), meaning that she is righteous. Barirah is a fa'ilah form meaning maf'ulah, which means that she is one who has been treated with righteousness. There is a difference between al-birr and al-mabruur (one who has been treated with righteousness). For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not change her name, whereas he did change the name of Barrah.
The student: ...
The Shaykh : Her name was known as Barirah, but if her name had been Barrah, it would not have been valid. This is because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) changed the name Barrah to Juwayriyah, and the name of another Barrah to Zaynab. There is a difference between Barirah and Barrah. Barrah is derived from al-birr (righteousness), meaning that she is righteous. Barirah is a fa'ilah form meaning maf'ulah, which means that she is one who has been treated with righteousness. There is a difference between al-birr and al-mabruur (one who has been treated with righteousness). For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not change her name, whereas he did change the name of Barrah.