As salaamu Alykum.
Just wanted to touch back on this thread. I haven't found the complete answer unfortunately. Walhamdulilah. But, have found out from a student here who specializes in narrators. He says yes of course this al Waqidi is a liar and a fabricator. He also says that not everything...
Hmmm.. I am looking into it. I also thought it was authentic since it is so widespread. Many institutions are also named after her. And of course people as well. I am going to try to find the truth in this. Is this really the only man who reports of her. The people of Hadith should know inshaa...