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Subject: Fatimah Az-Zahra (AS)
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Forty sayings of Prophet (s) about Hazrat Fatima (a)
By: Abdolali Al-Khaweladi
1) The Prophet (s) said, A caller will call out on the Day of Judgment, 'lower your gaze until Fatima (a) has passed.
[Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 91 & 93, Muntakhab Kenz Al-Omal quoted in the margin of Al-Musnad, v. 5, p. 96; Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 190; Asad Al-Ghaba, v. 5, p. 523; Tadhkirat Al-Khawas, p. 279; Dhaka'ir Al-Uqubi, p. 48; Manaqib Al-Imam Ali of Ibn Al-Maghazali, p. 356; Nur Al-Absar, p. 51-52, Yanabi Al-Muwadda, v. 2, ch. 56, p. 136]
2) The Prophet (s) said, The Mehdi (a) is from my family, from the sons of Fatima (a).
[Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 237]
3) The Prophet (s) said, Of all the women in the Universe, four would suffice: Mary, Asiya, Khadija, and Fatima (a).
[Al-Sahihain, v. 3, the Chapter on the Virtues of Fatima (a), p. 171; Seir Alam Al-Nabala', v. 2, p. 126; Al-Bidaya wa Al-Nihaya, v. 2, p. 59; The Virtues of Al-Imam Ali of Ibn Al-Maghazali, p. 363]
4) The Prophet (s) said, O Ali, Gabriel has informed me that Allah has married you to Fatima (a).
[Manaqib Al-Imam Ali from Al-Riyadh Al-Nudhra, p. 141]
5) The Prophet (s) said, I am not pleased unless Fatima (a) is pleased.
[Manaqib Al-Imam Ali of Ibn Al-Maghazali, p. 342]
6) The Prophet (s) said, O Ali, Allah has commanded me to marry you to Fatima (a).
[Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa,. ch. 4, p. 142; Dakha'ir Al-Uqubi, p. 30 & 31; Tadhkirat Al-Khawas, p. 276; Manaqib Al-Imam Ali from Al-Riyadh Al-Nudhra, p. 141; Nur Al-Absar, p. 53]
7) The Prophet (s) said, Verily, Allah married Ali to Fatima (a).
[Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 173]
8) The Prophet (s) said, All the children of a mother are attributed to their fatherly relation except the sons of Fatima (a).
[Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 156 & 187; related in similar words in Mustadrak Al-Sahihain, v. 3, p. 179; Kenz All-Omal, v. 13, p. 101; Isaf Al-Raghibeen quoted in the appendix of Nur Al-Absar, p. 144]
9) The Prophet (s) said, The first people to enter Paradise will be Ali (a) and Fatima (a).
[Nur Al-Absar, p. 52; related by similar wording in Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 95]
10) The Prophet (s) said, The most beloved of my family to me is Fatima (a).
[Al-Jami al-Sagheer, v. 1, 203, p. 37; Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 191; Yanabi Al-Mawadda, v. 2, ch. 59, p. 479; Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 93]
11) The Prophet (s) said, The four greatest women in the Universe are Mary, Asiya, Khadija, and Fatima (a).
[Al-Jami Al-Sagheer, v. 1, 4112, p. 469; Al-Isaba fi Tamayyuz Al-Sahaba, v. 4, p. 378; Al-Bidaya wa Al-Nihaya, v. 2, p. 60; Dakha'ir Al-Uqubi, p. 44]
12) The Prophet (s) said, The head of the women of Paradise is Fatima (a).
[Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 94; Sahih Al-Bukhari, Kitab Al-Fadha'il, Chapter on the Virtues of Fatima; Al-Bidaya wa Al-Nihaya, v. 2, p. 61]
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Sunni Traditions in praise of Syeda Fatima Zahra (AS)
Provided by Shamshad Rizvi
The Prophet (s) said, The verse of purification was revealed concerning five people: myself, Ali, Hassan, Hussein, and Fatima. Isaf Al-Raghibeen, p. 116; Sahih Muslim, Kitab Fadha'il Al-Sahaba.
The Prophet (s) said, The most beloved of my family to me is Fatima. Al-Jami al-Sagheer, v. 1, 203, p. 37; Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 191; Yanabi Al-Mawadda, v. 2, ch. 59, p. 479; Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 93.
The Prophet (s) said, Fatima is more beloved to me than you, oh Ali, and you are dearer to me than her. Majma Al-Zawaid, v. 9, p. 202; Al-Jami Al-Sagheer, v. 2, p. 654, n. 5761; Muntakhab Kenz Al-Omal, v. 5, 97; Asad Al-Ghaba, v. 5, p. 522; Yanabi Al-Mawadda, v. 2, ch. 56, p. 79; Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, ch. 3, p. 191.
The Prophet (s) said, The first people to enter Paradise will be Ali and Fatima. Nur Al-Absar, p. 52; related by similar wording in Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 95.
The Prophet (s) said, The head of the women of Paradise is Fatima. Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 94; Sahih Al-Bukhari, Kitab Al-Fadha'il, Chapter on the Virtues of Fatima; Al-Bidaya wa Al-Nihaya, v. 2, p. 61.
The Prophet (s) said, Oh, Ali, Jibreel has informed me that God has married you to Fatima. Manaqib Al-Imam Ali from Al-Riyadh Al-Nudhra, p.141.
The Prophet (s) said, I am not pleased unless Fatima is pleased. Manaqib Al-Imam Ali of Ibn Al-Maghazali, p. 342.
The Prophet (s) said, Oh, Ali, God has commanded me to marry you to Fatima. Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa,. ch. 4, p. 142; Dakha'ir Al-Uqubi, p. 30 & 31; Tadhkirat Al-Khawas, p. 276; Manaqib Al-Imam Ali from Al-Riyadh Al-Nudhra, p. 141; Nur Al-Absar, p. 53.
The Prophet (s) said, All the children of a mother are attributed to their fatherly relation except the sons of Fatima. Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 156 & 187; related in similar words in Mustadrak Al-Sahihain, v. 3, p. 179; Kenz All-Omal, v. 13, p. 101; Isaf Al-Raghibeen quoted in the appendix of Nur Al-Absar, p. 144.
The Prophet (s) said, The Mehdi is from my family, from the sons of Fatima.
Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 237.
The Prophet (s) said, Verily, God has weaned (fatama in Arabic) my daughter Fatima and her children and those who love them from the Hellfire, and that is why she is named Fatima. Kenz Al-Omal, v. 6, p. 219.
The Prophet (s) said, Fatima is part of me. Whatever upsets her upsets me, and whatever harms her harms me. Sahih Muslim, v. 5, p. 54; Khasa'is Al-Imam Ali of Nisa'i, p. 121-122; Masabih Al-Sunnah, v. 4, p. 185; Al-Isabah, v. 4, p. 378; Seir Alam Al-Nubala', v. 2, p. 119; Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 97; similar wording is related in Al-Tirmidhi, v. 3, Chapter on the Virtues of Fatima, p. 241; Haliyat Al-Awliya', v.2, p. 40; Muntakhab Kenz Al-Omal, in the margins of Al-Musnad, v. 5, p. 96; Maarifat Ma Yajib Li Aal Al-Bait Al-Nabawi Min Al-Haqq Alaa Men Adahum, p. 58; Dhakha'ir Al-Uqubi, p. 38; Tadhkirat Al-Khawass, p. 279; Yanabi Al-Mawadda, v.2, ch. 59, p. 478.
The Prophet (s) said, Fatima is part of me, and whoever pleases her, pleases me. Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 180 & 132; Mustadrak Al-Hakim; Maarifat Ma Yajib Li Aal Al-Bait Al-Nabawi Min Al-Haqq Alaa Men Adahum, p.73; Yanabi Al-Mawadda, v. 2, ch. 59, p. 468.
The Prophet (s) said, Fatima is the head of the women of Paradise. Sahih Al-Bukhari, v. 3, Kitab Al-Fadha'il, Chapter on the Virtues of Fatima, p. 1374; Mustadrak Al-Sahihain, v. 3, Chapter on the Virtues of Fatima, p. 164; Sunan Al-Tirmidhi, v. 3, p. 266; Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 193; Muntakhab Kenz Al-Omal, v. 5, p. 97; Al-Jami Al-Sagheer, v. 2, no. 564, p. 5760; Seir Alam Al-Nubala, v. 2, p. 123; Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p.187 & 191; Khasais Al-Imam Ali of Nisai, p. 118; Yanabi Al-Mawadda, v. 2, p. 79; Al-Jawhera Fi Nasab Ali Wa Aalihi, p. 17; Al-Bidaya wa Al-Nihaya, v. 2, p. 60.
The Prophet (s) said, Fatima is part of me, so whoever makes her angry makes me angry. Sahih Al-Bukhari, v. 3, Kitab Al-Fadhail, Chapter on the Virtues of Fatima, p. 1374; Khasais Al-Imam Ali of Al-Nisai, p. 122; Al-Jami Al-Sagheer, v. 2, p. 653, n. 5858; Kenz Al-Omal, v. 3, pp. 93-97; Muntakhab in the margin of Al-Musnad, v. 5, p. 96; Masabih Al-Sunnah, v. 4, p.185; Isaf Al-Raghibeen, p. 188; Dakhair Al-Uqubi, p. 37; Yanabi Al-Mawadda, v. 2, pp. 52-79.
The Prophet (s) said, Fatima is part of me and she is my heart and the soul which is between my two sides. Nur Al-Absar, p. 52.
The Prophet (s) said, Fatima is the head of the women of my nation. Seir Alam Al-Nubala, v. 2, p. 127; Sahih Muslim, Kitab Fadhail Al-Sahaba, Chapter on the Virtues of Fatima; Majma Al-Zawaid, v. 2, p. 201;
Isaf Al-Raghibeen, p. 187.
The Prophet (s) said, Fatima is the joy of my heart, and her sons are the fruit of my soul. Yanabi Al-Mawadda, v. 1, ch. 15, p. 243.
The Prophet (s) said, Oh Fatima, verily God is angry when you are angry. Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 175; Mustadrak Al-Hakim, Chapter on the Virtues of Fatima; Manaqib Al-Imam Ali of Ibn Al-Maghazali, p. 351.
The Prophet (s) said, Fatima, God will not torture you or any of your children. Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 96; Muntakhab Kenz Al-Omal, in the margin of Musnad Ahmad, v. 5, p. 97; Isaf Al-Raghibeen, in the margin of Nur Al-Absar, p. 118. *
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Fatimah (Arabic: ; fimah; pro nounced /ftma/; c. 605[1] or 615[2] 632) was a daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad from his first wife Khadija.[1] She is regarded by Muslims as an exemplar for men and women.[3][4] She remained at her father's side through the difficulties suffered by him at the hands of the Quraysh of Mecca. After migration to Medina, she married Ali ibn Abi Talib, Muhammad's cousin, and was mother to four of his children. She died a few months after her father, and was buried in Jannat al-Baqi in the city of Medina, although the exact location of her grave is unknown. Most Shias believe that she was injured when defending Ali against the first Khalifa, and that this incident led to her early death.[5]
She seems to have performed only three acts of political significance, each recorded in almost all sources, both Sunni and Shia, though in different versions. First, after the conquest of Mecca she refused her protection to Abu Sufyan; second, after the death of the Prophet she defended Ali's cause, opposed the election of Abu Bakr, and had violent disputes with him and particularly with Umar; third, she laid claim to the property rights of her father and challenged Abu Bakr's categorical refusal to cede them, particularly Fadak and a share in the produce of Khaybar.[6]
Contents [hide]
1 Birth
2 Titles
3 Early life
4 Marriage
5 Descendants
6 Life before the death of Muhammad
6.1 Poverty
6.2 Disagreements with Ali (only sunni)
6.3 On the battlefield
6.4 In the Quran
7 Life after the death of Muhammad
7.1 Caliphate of Abu Bakr
7.2 Inheritance
8 Death
9 Views
9.1 Shia view
10 See also
11 Notes
12 References
13 External links
13.1 Shia sources
[edit]Birth
See also: Genealogy of Khadijah's daughters
Fatima Al-Zahraa / Fatimah bint Muhammad (c. 605632), the daughter of Muhammad, was born in Mecca to Khadija, the first wife of Muhammad. There are differences of opinion on the exact date of her birth, but the widely accepted view is that she was born five years before the first Qur'anic revelations, during the time of the rebuilding of the Kaaba in 605,[7][8] although this does imply she was over 18 at the time of her marriage which was unusual in Arabia.[5] Shia sources, however, state that she was born either two or five years after the first Qur'anic revelations,[2] but this timeline would imply her mother was over fifty at the time of her birth.[5]
Fatimah is generally placed as the fourth of Muhammad's daughters after Zaynab, Ruqayya, and Umm Kulthum.[5] According to some Shi'a scholars, Fatimah was Muhammad's only daughter.[9]
[edit]Titles
Arabic calligraphy reading Fatimah az-Zahra.
See also: List of Shi'a titles for Fatima Zahra
Fatimah is given many titles by Muslims to show their admiration of her moral and physical characteristics. The most used title is az-Zahra (meaning the shining one) and she is commonly referred to as Fatimah Zahra.[10][11] She was also known as Umm-ul-Abeeha (Mother of her Father) and al-Batul (the chaste and pure one) as she spent much of her time in prayer, reciting the Qur'an and in other acts of worship.[10]
Muslims regard Fatimah as a loving and devoted daughter, mother, wife, a sincere Muslim, and an exemplar for women.[3][12] It is believed that she was very close to her father and her distinction from other women is mentioned in many hadith.[13] After Khadijah, Muslims regard Fatimah as the most significant historical figure, considered to be the leader(Arabic: Sayyedih) of all women in this world and in Paradise.[3][14][15] It is because of her moral purity that she occupies an an*logous position in Islam to that Mary occupies in Christianity. She was the first wife of Ali, who was the fourth caliph and whom Shias consider the first infallible Imam, the mother of the second and third Imams, and the ancestor of all the succeeding Imams; indeed, the Fatimid dynasty is named after her.[16]
[edit]Early life
Following the birth of Fatimah, she was personally nursed by her mother contrary to local customs where the newborn were sent to wet nurses in surrounding villages.[17] She spent her early youth under the care of her parents in Mecca in the shadow of the tribulations suffered by her father at the hands of the Quraysh.[5]
According to tradition, on one occasion while Muhammad was performing the salah 
in the Kaaba, Abu Jahl and his men poured camel placenta over him. Fatimah upon hearing the news rushed to her father and wiped away the filth while scolding the men.[5][18] On another occasion, she passed by Abu Jahl on the street who slapped her across the face. She went to Abu Sufyan, the leader of the Quraish and complained about Abu Jahl's behaviour. Abu Sufyan brought her to Abu Jahl and instructed her to slap him back which she did. When she narrated this incident to Muhammad, he had expressed satisfaction at Abu Sufyan's sense of justice.[19]
Following the death of her mother, Fatimah was overcome by sorrow and found it very difficult to come to terms with her death. She was consoled by her father who informed her that he had received word from angel Gabriel that God had built for her a palace in paradise.[5]
[edit]Marriage
Many of Muhammad's companions asked for Fatimah's hand in marriage including Abu Bakr and Umar. Muhammad turned them all down saying that he was awaiting a sign of her destiny.[5] Ali ibn Abu Talib, Muhammad's cousin, also had a desire to marry Fatimah but did not have the courage to approach Muhammad due to his poverty. Even when he mustered up the courage and went to see Muhammad, he could not vocalise his intention but remained silent. Muhammad understood the reason for his being there and prompted Ali to confirm that he had come to seek Fatimah in marriage. He suggested that Ali had a shield, which if sold, would provide sufficient money to pay the bridal gift (mahr).[1] Muhammad put forward the proposal from Ali to Fatimah who remained silent and did not protest which Muhammad took to be a sign of affirmation and consent.[5][20]
The actual date of the marriage is unclear, but it most likely took place in 623, the second year of the hijra, although some sources say it was in 622. Fatimah is reported to have been between the ages of 9 and 19 at the time of her marriage while Ali was between 21 and 25.[1][2] Muhammad told Ali that he had been ordered by God to give his daughter Fatimah to Ali in marriage.[21] Muhammad said to Fatima: I have married you to the dearest of my family to me. [10] Ali sold his shield to raise the money needed for the wedding, as suggested by Muhammad.[5] However, Uthman, to whom the shield was sold, returned it back to Ali saying it was his wedding gift to Ali and Fatimah.[10] Muhammad himself performed the wedding ceremony and two of his wives, Aisha and Umm Salama, prepared the wedding feast with dates, figs, sheep and other food donated by various members of the Medinan community.[5] According to Seyyed Hussein Nasr, their marriage possesses a special spiritual significance for all Muslims because it is seen as the marriage between the greatest saintly figures surrounding Muhammad.[21]
Their marriage lasted about ten years and ended when Fatima died. Although polygyny is permitted by Islam, Ali did not marry another woman while Fatimah was alive.[21]
[edit]Descendants
See also: Descendants of Ali ibn Abi Talib
Fatimah was survived by two sons, Hasan and Husayn, and two daughters, Zaynab and Umm Kulthum.[5] Controversy surrounds the fate of her third son, Muhsin. Shias say that she miscarried following an attack on her house by Abu Bakr and Umar,[22] while Sunnis insist that Muhsin died in his infancy of natural causes.[17]
Modern descendants of Muhammad trace their lineage exclusively through Fatimah, as she was the only surviving child of Muhammad. Muhammad had no sons who reached adulthood.[23]
Fatimah's descendants are given the honorific titles sharif (meaning noble), sayyid (meaning lord or sir) and respected by both Sunni and Shi'a, though the Shi'as place much more emphasis and value on the distinction.[24] [25]
[edit]Life before the death of Muhammad
[edit]Poverty
After her marriage to Ali, the wedded couple led a life of abject poverty in contrast to her sisters who were all married to wealthy individuals.[10] Ali had built a house not too far from Muhammad's residence where he lived with Fatimah. However, due to Fatimah's desire to be closer to her father, a Medinan (Haritha bin al-Numan) donated his own house to them.
At the beginning they were extremely poor. For several years after her marriage, she did all of the work by herself. The shoulder on which she carried pitchers of water from the well was swollen and the hand with which she worked the handmill to grin corn where often covered with blisters.[26] Fatima vouched to take care of the household work, make dough, bake bread, and clean the house; in return, Ali vouched to take care of the outside work (such as) gathering firewood, and bringing food.[27] Ali worked to irrigate other peoples lands by drawing water from the wells which caused him to complain of chest pains.[10] Their cir tances were akin to many of the Muslims at the time and only improved following the Battle of Khaybar when the produce of Khaybar was distributed among the poor. When the economic situations of Muslims become better, Fatimah gained some maids but treated them like her family and performed the house duties with them.[5]
Another reference to their simple life comes to us from the Tasbih of Fatima, a divine formula that was first given to Fatima when she asked her father for a kaneez (servant girl) in order to help her with household c s. Her father (Muhammad) asked her if she would like a gift instead that was better than a servant and worth more than everything in the world. Upon her ready agreement, he told her to recite to end every prayer with the Great Exaltation Allahu Akbar 34 times, the Statement of Absolute Gratitude Alhamdu-LilLah 33 times and the Invocation of Divine Glory Subhaan Allah 33 times, totalling 100. This collective prayer is called the Tasbih of Fatima. [28]
[edit]Disagreements with Ali (only sunni)
These views are not held by Shia's as there is no evidence of it in any of the shia books. Many of the sources quoted here are from a time when the writers and collectors of hadith were under the employ of caliphs who were against the family of the Holy Prophet.
According to the Encyclopedia of Islam, Fatimah had occasional disputes with her husband and often sought the intercedence of her father who showed signs of great satisfaction upon reconciling the couple's differences. On one occasion, a member of the house of Hisham ibn al-Mughirah proposed that Ali marry a woman from their clan. Ali did not immediately reject the proposal and when word reached Muhammad he is reported to have said, Fatima is a part of me and whoever offends her offends me. [29]
Muhammad re-iterated his affection for Fatimah when he was made aware that Ali had proposed to a daughter of Abu Jahl. From the pulpit Muhammad pro nounced, she is indeed a part of me and that Ali would have to first divorce Fatimah before the marriage could go ahead. Ali was given the name of Abu Turab (the man of dust) by Muhammad. One of the explanations for this is linked to the disputes with Fatimah where, instead of arguing with Fatimah, Ali would go and put dust on his head.[30]
Shia acknowledge the saying of Muhammad, Fatimah is a part of me and whoever offends her offends me, however the context of the reporting in reference to Ali is disputed. Among the many fabricated stories told against Imam Ali was that he had asked for Abu Jahl's (the chief of infidels) daughter's hand in marriage. When this news reached Fatimah (A), she rushed to her father who found out the falsity of the story. [31]
Shia say this statement was used by Fatimah herself when she spoke to Abu Bakr and Umar, stating that they had both displeased her.[32]
[edit]On the battlefield
Following the Battle of Uhud, Fatimah tended to the wounds of her father and husband, and took it upon herself to regularly visit the graves of all those who died in the battle and pray for them. Fatimah, along with her husband, was also called upon by Abu Sufyan to intercede on his behalf with Muhammad while attempting to make amends following the violation of the Treaty of Hudaybiyya. Abu Sufyan also asked for Fatimah's protection when she went to Mecca while it was under occupation which she refused under instruction from her father.[5]
[edit]In the Quran
See also: Ahl al-Bayt
Some verses in the Qur'an are associated to Fatimah and her household by classical exegetes, although she is not mentioned by name. Two of the most important verses include 33:33 and 3:61, J. D. McAuliffe states.[33] In the first verse, the phrase people of the house (ahl al-bayt) is ordinarily understood to consist of Muhammad, Fatima, her husband Ali and their two sons (Tabari in his exegesis also mentions a tradition that interprets people of the house as Muhammad's wives; for Ibn al-Jawzi, the order of these options is reversed).[33] The second verse refers to an episode in which Muhammad proposed an ordeal of mutual adjuration (mubhala) to a delegation of Christians. Fatima, according to the occasion for the revelation of this verse, was among those offered by Muhammad as witnesses and guarantors.[33]
Muslim exegesis of the Qur'anic verse 3:42, links the praise of Mary, the mother of Jesus, with that of Fatima based on a quote attributed to Muhammad that lists the outstanding women of all time as Mary, Asiya (the wife of Pharaoh), Khadija and Fatima (the Shia commentaries insists upon the absolute superiority of Fatima).[33]
[edit]Life after the death of Muhammad
[edit]Caliphate of Abu Bakr
Main article: Succession to Muhammad
See also: Umar at Fatimah's house
For the few months that she survived following the death of her father, Fatimah found herself indirectly at the center of political disunity. Differing accounts of the events surrounding the commencement of the caliphate exist which were the cause of the Shia and Sunni split. According to the Sunnis the majority of Muslims at the time of Muhammed's death favoured Abu Bakr as the Caliph while a portion of the population supported Fatimah's husband, Ali.[5] Shias believe that Ali was appointed by the Holy Prophet to be the new caliph at Ghadir Al-Khumm. Some Sunnis dispute this claim while others accept the event of Ghadir Al-Khumm but do not accept his caliphate.
Following his election to the caliphate after a meeting in Saqifah, Abu Bakr and Umar with a few other companions headed to Fatimah's house to obtain homage from Ali and his supporters who had gathered there. Then Umar threatened to set the house on fire unless they came out and swore allegiance with Abu Bakr. [34] There isn't consensus among the sources about what happened next.
According to the Encyclopaedia of Islam, some Sunni sources say that upon seeing them, Ali came out with his sword drawn but was disarmed by Umar and their companions. Fatimah, in support of her husband, started a commotion and threatened to uncover her hair, at which Abu Bakr relented and withdrew.[5]
Shia historians hold that Umar called for Ali and his men to come out and swear allegiance to Abu Bakr. When they did not, Umar broke in, resulting in Fatimah's ribs being broken by being pressed between the door and the wall causing her to miscarry Muhsin which led to her eventual death.[35][36] Another version of the events says that Umar sent a force led by his slave-boy Qunfud to Fatimah's house instructing them to bring Ali to the mosque. Arriving at the house, Qunfud requested permission to enter, which was refused by Ali causing Qunfud to return to Abu Bakr and Umar and relate the events, who instructed them to go back and enter the house by force if necessary. Qunfud and his men returned but were this time refused permission by Fatimah which caused Qunfud to send his men back to Abu Bakr and Umar for further instructions who told them to burn the house down if necessary in order to bring Ali to them.[35][36]
Although historians cannot give a precise description of the actual events, and even though the various views have been mixed with legendary accounts, it was undoubtedly a key motivation for the hatred born by the Shias towards Umar and his supporters.[5]
[edit]Inheritance
Main article: Fadak
After the death of her father, Fatimah approached Abu Bakr and asked him to relinquish her share of the inheritance from Muhammad's estate. Fatimah expected the land of Fadak (situated 30 miles from Medina[37]) and a share of Khaybar would be passed onto her as part of her inheritance. However, Abu Bakr rejected her request citing a narration where Muhammad stated that prophets do not leave behind inheritance and that all their possessions become sadaqa to be used for charity. (Abu Bakr is the sole narrator of this quotation.) Fatimah was upset at this flat refusal by Abu Bakr and did not speak to him until her death ( some Sunni sources claim she had reconciled her differences with Abu Bakr before she died).[5] Shias contend that Fadak had been gifted to Fatimah by Muhammad and Abu Bakr was wrong in not allowing her to take possession of it.[38]
Narration by Aisha as stated in Sahih Bukhari (Volume 4, Book 53, Number 325).[39][40]
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Virtues Of Sayyida Fatima (Alaihi salam)
The Family of Fatimah ( ) is the Ahl-ulbait (People of the House)
Ans bin Malik (RA) narrates that when the Holy Prophet (SAW) used to come out for Fajr (dawn) prayer, as he passed the door of Fatimah ( Alaihi salam ), he used to say, O people of the house, perform your prayer and then he used to recite the following verse from the Holy Quran: Allah only desires to keep away (all kinds of) impurity from you, O people of the house! (the Prophets family) and to totally purify you, [al-Ahzab 33:33] (he did this) for six months.
Abu Saeed Khudri (RA) has said about the verse, Allah only desires to keep away (all kinds of) impurity from you, O people of the house!, that it was revealed in honour of the following five personalities: the Messenger of Allah (SAW), Ali ( Alaihi salam ), Fatimah ( Alaihi salam ), Hasan ( Alaihi salam ) and Husain ( Alaihi salam ).
Fatimah ( ) is the leader of all women
Ayeshah ( ) narrates that the Holy Prophet (SAW) said during the illness in which he passed away, Oh Fatimah ( )! Are you not pleased with the fact that you are the leader of the women of all the worlds, the leader of the women of this ummah (nation) and the leader of the women of all the believers.
Ayeshah ( ) narrates, Fatimah ( ) came and her way of walking was just like that of the Holy Prophet (SAW). The Holy Prophet (SAW) welcomed his beloved daughter and seated her on his right hand side or on the left hand side*. Then he whispered something to her which made her cry. So I asked her why she was crying. Then the Holy Prophet (SAW) whispered something to her and she laughed. So I said, I have never seen happiness so close to sadness as I have seen today. I asked (Fatimah [ ]), What did the Holy Prophet (SAW) say? She replied, I cannot disclose the secret of the Messenger of Allah ( *
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In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful
Fatima Az-Zahra (A)
By
Dr. Syed H. Akhtar
Austin, Texas
When writing about the greatness of a personality, one needs a gold
standard with which to compare the strengths and weaknesses of
that individual. However, if that person is herself the gold standard,
then it makes it impossible to adequately describe her greatness.
Hazrat Fatima az-Zahra (A) was such a personality. Her merits are
unmatched by any woman known in history and Allah swt himself
testifies in the Quran about her purity and piety.
It is related that Imam Jafar As-Sadiq (A) said: Fatima has nine names near (to) Allah
swt, they are: Fatima, As-Siddiqa (the honest), Al-Mubarakah (the blessed one), At-
Tahirah (virtuous), Az-Zakiyah (the chaste), Ar-Radhiyatul-Mardhiah (who is gratified
and shall be satisfied), Al-Muhaddathah (the one to whom angels speak), and Az-Zahra
(the splendid.)
I will quote a few passages from the introduction of the Book titled Fatima the
gracious by Abu Muhammad Ordoni, the Jordanian scholar:
Fatima is a female created by Allah swt to be a sign of His
marvelous and unprecedented Might. For, the Almighty Lord
created Muhammad (S) as a sign of His among the Prophets; and
created from him a daughter, Fatima Zahra, to be a Sign of His
ability to create a female possessing all moral excellence and
talents. In fact, Allah the Almighty bestowed Fatima with a vast
share of greatness and high level of majesty, which no other woman
can ever claim to have reached.
She is one of the prominent people close to Allah swt, whose
greatness was acknowledged by the Heaven before the creation of
mankind; and in whose regard verses from the Quran that are
(being read) and will be read day and night until the day of
resurrection, were revealed.
Fatimas (A) genius is considered an example of a Muslim womans
adherence to noble traits. She is a perfect example of how a
daughter, a wife, and a mother should act while keeping her
decency and pure character. She also shows us the Muslim womens
role in social fields within the limits of religion and virtue. Her life
confirms that Islam does not deprive women of acquiring scientific,
cultural and literary knowledge;
The merits of Hazrat Fatima (A) are many. Numerous verses in the Quran are
revealed in her praise. Some of the well known verses in the Quran in praise of the
Ahlul Bayt, including Fatima (A) are these:
1. Verse of Mubahila. Chapter 3: v.61
2. Verse of Purity. Chapter 33: v.33
3. Verse of Muwaddat. Chapter 42: v. 23
4. Verses of Surah Ad-Dahr. Chapter 76
Traditions referring to the merits of Hazrat Fatima (A)
In Tareekh Baghdadi it is related to Prophet (S) that he said: The best of your men is
Ali Ibn Abu Talib, and the best of your women is Fatima Binte Muhammad.
Prophet (S) also reported to have said: Fatima is part of me, that which annoys her
annoys me, and that which harms her harms me.(Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and
Sahih Tirmidhi...)
Fatima (A), the daughter:
She loved and cared for her father and attended to him when he was ill or
injured in one of the battles to defend Islam. After the death of her mother, Hazrat
Khadija, she attended to the Prophet (S) even more often and consoled him during
times of hardship, so much so that he called her Ummi Abiha which means mother
of her father.
The Prophet (S) used to stand up to receive her when she visited him. It was clearly
against the Arab custom for a father to stand up for his daughter. This shows the high
spiritual status accorded to Fatima by Allah swt.
It is related that Anas bin Maliks mother said: Fatima was like a moon on its full
night, or the sun covered by no clouds. She was white (fair) with a touch of rose color
on her face, her hair was black and she had the beautiful features of the Messenger of
Allah (S).(Mustadrak Al-Hakim)
Qandozi reported that Hazrat Aisha said: Whenever the Prophet (S) returned from a
trip, he would kiss Fatimas throat and say: From her, I do smell the fragrance of
Paradise.
Fatima (A), the wife.
Her home environment was an example of harmony, peace, tranquility, and
modesty. She helped her husband in his worldly and religious affairs, and cooperated
with him in achieving his exalted mission.
It is written in Al-Bihar, on the authority of Manaqeb that Imam Ali (A) said: By
Allah, I never angered Fatima, or forced her to do something ( *
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In the Name of Allah, the Infinitely Compassionate, the Most Merciful.
A Brief Biography of Lady Fatima Az-Zahra(as)
The daughter of the Last Messenger (pbuh&hf)
and the Mother of the Imams (as)
Fatima Az-Zahra
Most historians agree Lady Fatima was born five years after Prophethood,
on the 20th of Jumada-Al-Thani in Mekkah. Fatima was one of the four daughters
of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hf) and his first wife, Khadijah bint-Khuwailid
(as). Fatimas relationship with her father had set an exemplary model of a fatherdaughter
relationship; he showered her with admiration and love. Upon his return
home from journeys the Prophet visited Fatima before going home. Fatima was
also the last person whom the Prophet used to bid farewell before his expeditions.
When she approached her father he would rush to greet her, kiss her hand, and
offer her his seat.* As a child she remained by his side and remained so
throughout her short-lived adulthood. Fatima married her cousin, Imam Ali ibn
Abi Talib (as), of which the Prophet said: I give you in marriage to the first
Muslim and best mannered man. ** Fatima and Imam Ali had two sons, Imam
Hassan (as) and Imam Hussein (as), and two daughters Zeinab (as) and Um
Kulthum (as).
* Tirmadhi and Ibn Abdu Rabbeh, Eqd Al-Farid, vol. 2, p. 3.
**Ryadh An-Nadherah, vol. 2, p. 194.
Fatima is usually called Fatima az-Zahra; the Messenger of Allah said
Lady Fatima was given that name because she and her followers are protected
from Hell. Lady Fatima has various names all of which illustrate the high respect
in which Fatima is held. They are as followed:
Fatima
Siddiqah (the honest)
Al-Mubarakah (the blessed one)
Al-Tahirah (the pure)
Az-Zakiyah (the chaste)
Ar-Radhiatul Mardhiah (she who is gratified and who shall be
satisfied)
Al-Mardiyyah (the one pleasing to Allah (swt))
Al-Muhaddathah (a person other than a prophet, that the angels
speak to)
Az-Zahra (the illuminating)
ALLAH HAS SAID:
Surely Allah wishes to remove all abomination from you, O People of the
House, and purify you with a great purification.
Holy Quran 33:33.
Muslim scholars have asserted that this verse particularly refers to Ali, Fatima,
Hassan, and Hussein.
Say: No reward do I ask of you for this except the love of those near of
kin
Holy Quran 42:23.
PROPHET MOHAMMAD USED TO SAY:
Whoever hurts Fatima, hurts me, and whoever hurts me, hurts Allah,
exalted be His Majesty!
Ibn Majah, Sunan, vol. I, p. 644.
Allah becomes wrathful for Fatima's anger, and is pleased at her
pleasure.
Musnad Ahmad, vol. 5, p. 26, Ryadh An-Nadherah, vol. 2, p. 194.
The most excellent among the women of the world are: Maryam (as)
daughter of 'Imran (that is, the virgin Mary, mother of prophet Esa), Asiyah (as)
daughter of Muzahim (wife of Pharaoh), Khadijah (as) daughter of Khuwailid
and Fatima (as) daughter of Muhammad.
Muslim Ibn Hajjaj, Sahih, Halabi Press Cairo, n.d. (2 vols.) vol. II, p. 370-371.
The Prophet having spread over Fatima, Ali, Hassan and Hussein a
khaybarite (a mantle made from the region of Khaybar) mantle and prayed
saying: O Allah, these are the People of my Household, remove all abomination
from them and purify them with a great purification! Umm Salamah said: I too,
O Apostle of Allah, I am of the People of your House! He answered: Your lot
shall be good!
A condensed version of: The Event of Cloak. Jabir Ibn Abdullah Ansari
narrates on the authority of Lady Fatima.
OTHERS HAVE REPORTED HER EXCELLENCE AND HIGH DISTINCTION:
I never saw a man more beloved of the Apostle of Allah than 'Ali, or a
woman more dear to him than Fatima.
Tradition from Aishah.
The Commander of the Faithful said: I asked the Messenger of Allah,
'Who is more beloved to you, Fatima or I?' He answered, 'Fatima is more beloved
to me, and you are dearer to me than she is.'
Muslim transmitters.
Fatima is the most excellent of all the women of the world.
Tradition from Anas ibn Malik.
'Abdu 'r-Rahman ibn 'Awf' said: I heard the Apostle of Allah say, 'I am a
tree, Fatima is its trunk and Ali is its pollen. Hassan and Hussein are its fruits,
and our followers (Shi'ah) are its leaves. The roots of the tree are in the Garden
of Eden, and its trunk, fruits and leaves are in Paradise.'
Muslim transmitters.
AZ-ZAHRAS DEATH
During the time of the Holy Prophets illness, Fatima used to visit him
every day. Aishah saw her crying beside him, then she saw her laugh immediately
afterwards. When she was alone with her, she asked her what had made her cry,
then what had made her laugh immediately afterwards, and she said, 'I am not to
betray the confidence of the Messenger of Allah. After the Prophet had passed
away, she explained to Aishah. She had cried because he told her he would be
collected to Allah during the illness, and then she laughed when he told her she
would be the first of his family to join him. Six months later Fatima had also
passed away.
Most historians agree Lady Fatima died at the age of 18. However, there is
much disagreement among traditionalists as to the exact spot of her grave. Some
traditionalists have asserted that she was buried in Baqi' cemetery in Medinah.
Others said that she was buried in her own chamber, and that when the Umayyad
rulers enlarged the Mosque of Medinah, her grave came to be in the sanctuary.
Still others argued that she was buried between the grave and pulpit of the
Prophet. It is to this that the Prophet alluded in his saying: There is between my
grave and pulpit a garden of the gardens of Paradise. The first view is unlikely,
while the two other views are nearer to the truth.
The Commander of the Faithful (Ali) himself took charge of her washing.
It is reported that Asma' daughter of 'Umays assisted him in washing her. Asma'
related: Fatima had stated in her will that no one should wash her corpse except
Ali and I. Thus we washed her together, and the Commander of the Faithful ( *
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Imam Jalaaluddin As Suyuti (RA) on the Excellence of Ahlul Bayt: a Short Excerpt
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Mushtaq Ihyaa il Mayyit bi Fadhail-e-Ahle Bayt
by Imam Jalaaludin As Suyuti
In the name of Allah the Beneficent the Merciful
Praise be to Allah and benediction upon those purified personalities who were the chosen ones from all of humanity- Muhammad and Aale Muhammad. This is a collection of sixty traditions and I have given it the title Ihyaail Mayyit be Fadhail-e-Ahle Bayt (Excellences of Ahle Bayt (Ridhwaan Allah ta ala alaihim ajmaeen) that bring the dead back to life).
By this endeavour the writers aim is to awaken the people from their slumber like the revivification of a dry tree. So that, the excellences of Aale Muhammad inculcates in the people love for these noble personages and by following their example they may achieve success in this world as well as the hereafter.
Tradition No. 1
It is recorded in the Sunan of Saeed Ibn Mansoor from Saeed ibne Jubair that, the people whose love has been made obligatory in the Quranic ayat, Say I do not ask for any recompense for this except the love of my nearest relatives; are the nearest of the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim.).
Tradition No. 2
It has been recorded in the commentaries of Ibne Mundhir, Ibne Ibi Hatim and Ibne Murduwya; and also in the Mojamul Kabir of Tibrani that Ibne Abbas said: When the verse, Say I do not ask for any recompense for this except the love of my nearest relatives was revealed, I asked, O Messenger of Allah who are your nearest relatives whose love is obligatory for us? The Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim.) replied, Ali, Fatimah, and their two sons.
Tradition No. 3
Ibn Abi Hatim narrates from Ibne Abbas regarding the ayat of Quran: and whoever earns good,
Ibne Abbas said that it refers to those who love Aale Muhammad.
And it is narrated from Imam Hasan (Karam Allahu wajhahu) that he said, earning of good is loving us Ahle Bayt (Ridhwaan Allahu ta ala alaihim ajmaeen). It is the honour achieved only through the love and attachment of the Ahle Bayt (Ridhwaan Allahu taala alaihim ajmaeen)
Tradition No. 4
Ahmed, Tirmizi, Sehah, Nasai and Hakim have all narrated through Matlab bin Rabi that the Messenger of Allah (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim.) said: By Allah! Faith cannot enter the heart of anyone if he does not love my nearest relatives for the sake of Allah and for the sake of the nearest relatives.
Tradition No. 5
Muslim, Tirmizi and Nasai have recorded from Zaid bin Arqam that the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim.) said: Fear Allah! Beware that you do not distance yourself from my Ahle Bayt. The same tradition is recorded in Sahih Muslim in the chapter of the excellences of Ali Ibne Abi Talib (Karam Allahu wajhahu). The Messenger of Allah (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim.) has repeated the words Fear Allah thrice.
Tradition No. 6
Tirmizi, Husna and Al-Hakim record from Zaid bin Arqam that the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim.) said: I am leaving amongst you those things that if you remain attached to them you will not deviate after me. (they are) The book of Allah and my Progeny, my Ahle Bayt. They will not separate till they reach me at the pool. So be careful how you behave with them (after me).
Tradition 7
Abd bin Hameed has mentioned in his Musnad that Zaid ibne Thabit reported from the Messenger of Allah (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim.): I leave amongst you those things that if you remain attached with them you will not deviate after me. (They are) the Book of Allah and my Progeny, my Ahle Bayt. They will not separate till they meet me at the Haudh (of Kauthar).
Tradition 8
Ahmad and Abu Yaala relate from Abu Saeed Khudri that the Prophet of Allah remarked: In the near future I would be summoned by Allah and I would respond. I leave amongst you two weighty things, The Book of Allah and my Progeny, my Ahle Bayt. The All-Aware and the Kind Allah has informed me that these two will not separate till they reach me at the Haudh (Cistern of Kauthar). So take care as to how you behave with them.
Tradition 9
Tirmizi, Husnah and Tibrani quote Ibne Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim.) said: Love Allah for His countless bounties upon you and love me because you love Allah, and my Ahle Bayt because of me. The Messenger of Allah (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim.) also said: The love of Ahle Bayt (Ridhwaan Allahu taala alaihim ajmaeen) for a single day is better than a worship of whole year.
Tradition 10
Bukhari has narrated from Abu Bakr that he said: Muhammad (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim.) should be considered to belong to his Ahle Bayt (Ridhwaan Allahu taala alaihim ajmaeen).
Tradition 11
Tibrani and Hakim have reported through Ibne Abbas that the Holy Prophet (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim.) said: O sons of Abdul Muttalib. I pray to Allah that He maintains and establishes three things among you; that is your ignorant may acquire knowledge, your misguided ones receive guidance and may you be bestowed, generosity, helpfulness and mercy. One who prays and fasts all his life and dies between Rukn and Maqam, but harbours malice against the Ahle Bayt of Muhammad (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim.) will be made to enter (Hell) Fire.
Tradition 12
Tibrani has also quoted the Messenger of Allah through Ibne Abbas: Hatred of Bani Hashim and the Ansar (supporters) is ( *
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Sayings about high status of Fatimah Az-Zahraa (AS)
By: Faez Karimi
Fatimah Az-Zahraa (AS), daughter of Prophet of Allah Muhammad bin Abdullah (SAWW) and Queen of Arabia Khadija-tol Kobra (AS), was born in the holy city of Medinah on Jamadi Ath-Thaniah 20. Here are some traditions on her status:
Prophet (SAWW)'s sayings:
Whoever hurts Fatima, hurts me, and whoever hurts me, hurts Allah, exalted be His Majesty!
Ibn Majah, Sunan, vol. I, p. 644.
Allah becomes wrathful for Fatima's anger, and is pleased at her pleasure.
Musnad Ahmad, vol. 5, p. 26, Ryadh An-Nadherah, vol. 2, p. 194.
The most excellent among the women of the world are: Maryam (as) daughter of 'Imran (that is, the virgin Mary, mother of prophet Esa), Asiyah (as) daughter of Muzahim (wife of Pharaoh), Khadijah (as) daughter of Khuwailid and Fatima (as) daughter of Muhammad.
Muslim Ibn Hajjaj, Sahih, Halabi Press Cairo, n.d. (2 vols.) vol. II, p. 370-371.
The Prophet having spread over Fatima, Ali, Hassan and Hussein a khaybarite (a mantle made from the region of Khaybar) mantle and prayed saying: O Allah, these are the People of my Household, remove all abomination from them and keep them purified as is the right to keep them purified! Umm Salamah said: I too, O Apostle of Allah, I am of the People of your House! He answered: Your lot shall be good!
A condensed version of: The Event of Cloak. Jabir Ibn Abdullah Ansari narrates on the authority of Lady Fatima
what others say about Fatima (AS):
I never saw a man more beloved of the Apostle of Allah than 'Ali, or a woman more dear to him than Fatima. Tradition from Aishah.
The Commander of the Faithful said: I asked the Messenger of Allah, 'Who is more beloved to you, Fatima or I?' He answered, 'Fatima is more beloved to me, and you are dearer to me than she is.' Muslim transmitters.
Fatima is the most excellent of all the women of the world. Tradition from Anas ibn Malik.
'Abdu 'r-Rahman ibn 'Awf' said: I heard the Apostle of Allah say, 'I am a tree, Fatima is its trunk and Ali is its pollen. Hassan and Hussein are its fruits, and our followers (Shi'ah) are its leaves. The roots of the tree are in the Garden of Eden, and its trunk, fruits and leaves are in Paradise.' Muslim transmitters
Sunni traditions in her praise:
The Prophet (s) said, The most beloved of my family to me is Fatima.
Al-Jami' al-Sagheer, v. 1, 203, p. 37; Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 191; Yanabi' Al-Mawadda, v. 2, ch. 59, p. 479; Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 93.
The Prophet (s) said, Fatima is more beloved to me than you, oh Ali, and you are dearer to me than her.
Majma' Al-Zawaid, v. 9, p. 202; Al-Jami' Al-Sagheer, v. 2, p. 654, n. 5761; Muntakhab Kenz Al-Omal, v. 5, 97; Asad Al-Ghaba, v. 5, p. 522; Yanabi' Al-Mawadda, v. 2, ch. 56, p. 79; Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, ch. 3, p. 191.
The Prophet (s) said, The verse of purification was revealed concerning five people: myself, Ali, Hassan, Hussein, and Fatima.
Is'af Al-Raghibeen, p. 116; Sahih Muslim, Kitab Fadha'il Al-Sahaba.
The Prophet (s) said, The first people to enter Paradise will be Ali and Fatima.
Nur Al-Absar, p. 52; related by similar wording in Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 95.
The Prophet (s) said, The head of the women of Paradise is Fatima.
Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 94; Sahih Al-Bukhari, Kitab Al-Fadha'il, Chapter on the Virtues of Fatima; Al-Bidaya wa Al-Nihaya, v. 2, p. 61.
The Prophet (s) said, Oh, Ali, Jibreel has informed me that God has married you to Fatima.
Manaqib Al-Imam Ali from Al-Riyadh Al-Nudhra, p.141.
The Prophet (s) said, I am not pleased unless Fatima is pleased.
Manaqib Al-Imam Ali of Ibn Al-Maghazali, p. 342.
The Prophet (s) said, Oh, Ali, God has commanded me to marry you to Fatima.
Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa,. ch. 4, p. 142; Dakha'ir Al-Uqubi, p. 30 & 31; Tadhkirat Al-Khawas, p. 276; Manaqib Al-Imam Ali from Al-Riyadh Al-Nudhra, p. 141;
Nur Al-Absar, p. 53.
The Prophet (s) said, All the children of a mother are attributed to their fatherly relation except the sons of Fatima.
Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 156 & 187; related in similar words in Mustadrak Al-Sahihain, v. 3, p. 179; Kenz All-Omal, v. 13, p. 101; Is'af Al-Raghibeen quoted in the appendix of Nur Al-Absar, p. 144.
The Prophet (s) said, The Mehdi is from my family, from the sons of Fatima.
Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 237.
The Prophet (s) said, Verily, God has weaned (fatama in Arabic) my daughter Fatima and her children and those who love them from the Hellfire, and that is why she is named Fatima.
Kenz Al-Omal, v. 6, p. 219.
The Prophet (s) said, Fatima is part of me. Whatever upsets her upsets me, and whatever harms her harms me.
Sahih Muslim, v. 5, p. 54; Khasa'is Al-Imam Ali of Nisa'i, p. 121-122; Masabih Al-Sunnah, v. 4, p. 185; Al-Isabah, v. 4, p. 378; Seir Alam Al-Nubala', v. 2, p. 119;
Kenz Al-Omal, v. 13, p. 97; similar wording is related in Al-Tirmidhi, v. 3, Chapter on the Virtues of Fatima, p. 241; Haliyat Al-Awliya', v.2, p. 40; Muntakhab Kenz Al-Omal, in the margins of Al-Musnad, v. 5, p. 96; Maarifat Ma Yajib Li Aal Al-Bait Al-Nabawi Min Al-Haqq Alaa Men Adahum, p. 58; Dhakha'ir Al-Uqubi, p. 38; Tadhkirat Al-Khawass, p. 279; Yanabi' Al-Mawadda, v.2, ch. 59, p. 478.
The Prophet (s) said, Fatima is part of me, and whoever pleases her, pleases me.
Al-Sawaiq Al-Muhariqa, p. 180 & 132; Mustadrak Al-Hakim; Maarifat Ma Yajib Li Aal Al-Bait Al-Nabawi Min Al-Haqq Alaa Men Adahum, p.73; Yanabi' Al-Mawadda, v. 2, ch. 59, p. 468.
The Prophet ( *
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Fatimah bint Muhammad
She was the youngest daughter of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his favorite. She married his cousin 'Ali bin Abi Talib and was the mother of the great martyrs of Islam, Hasan and Hussein. She was born in Makkah a few years before her father was granted Prophethood. Though both Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and Khadijah already had three daughters before her they expressed great happiness at her birth. Going against the accepted custom, her mother did not send her beloved youngest daughter away to be breast fed in any of the surrounding villages, but kept her with her and nursed her herself. She loved her too much to entrust her to anyone else's care. Some years later her father was declared by Allah to be His Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and last Messenger.
She and her mother and sisters Zaynab, Ruqayya, and Umm Kulthum accepted Islam. She spent her early years under the loving and tender care of her parents. Zeal for the defense of what is sacred and love of the righteous was ingrained in her.
Before Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) proclaimed himself the Last Prophet of Allah Almighty, he was the most popular, loved and respected man among the Quraysh. But once he announced himself to be the Allah's Prophet and Messenger, his whole life seemed to turn around. The streets he previously frequented were strewn with thorns and filth and garbage was thrown on him from balconies and rooftops. Elaborate plans were made to murder him. Naturally, all these trials and tribulations could not but leave a mark on his home life. Fatimah was passing the impressionable years of her childhood in the shadow of these events. Yet, her maturity was such that she faced all this with remarkable patience and determination.
She fought like a courageous little tigress to defend her father and protect him. She would stand in front of him to shield him from the attacks of devilish men like Abu Jahl, 'Utbah and Shaybah.
On one occasion, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) went into the sanctuary of Makkah with some of his Companions and started to pray, the disbelievers had just then sacrificed a camel. The filth and bowels of the camel were lying there, when a horrible idea came to Abu Jahl. He asked who among his friends would like to lift all that filth and pile it on the back of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) 'Uqbah bin Abi Mu'it, the lowest of the low among his friends, got up shrugged his shoulders with satanic glee, and said he would perform the task. And he lifted up the blood filthy mess and piled it on the Prophet's back while he was in the act of prostrating before Allah. All of them then broke into peals of uncontrollable devilish laughter. When news of this dastardly act reached Fatimah, she rushed to the sanctuary. Removing with her little hands the impurity, furious at the brutal treatment given to her beloved father, she scolded the disbelievers. When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) finished his prayers, he lifted his hands in supplication and appealed to Allah to hold these men, Abu Jahl bin Hisham, Shaybah bin Rabi'ah, 'Uqbah bin Abi Mu'it and Umayyah bin Khalaf, in His relentless grip. These devils became very nervous because they knew that any supplication made at the sanctuary in Makkah is never rejected by Allah Almighty. And the Prophet's prayers were answered.
Once Abu Jahl was sitting with the disbelievers in front of the Ka'bah, they were planning how to eliminate this man for the 'crime' of rejecting the idols. They hated him for propagating the Oneness of Allah and for proclaiming himself as His Last Prophet and Messenger. Fatimah happened to pass by and heard him. She was so terrified of what these barbarians could do to her father that she went running to tell him of their dastardly plot. As she wept she told him they had sworn in the names of their most famous idols to kill him. All of them would attack him the moment he stepped out of his house. Innocently she asked him what would happen now. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) told her to have faith in Allah, as He was her father's Protector.
Once Fatimah passed by Abu Jahl bin Hisham on the street and he, for no reason, gave her a slap across the face. She went to Abu Sufyan, the leader of the Quraysh, and complained to him about Abu Jahl's uncivilized behavior. Abu Sufyan took her with him to the place where the barbarian was still sitting, and told her to slap him in exactly the same way as he had done. When she went home and narrated this incident to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) he was very pleased at Abu Sufyan's sense of justice and fair play. He then prayed that he should accept Islam as the true religion. His supplications for Abu Sufyan were accepted and he finally swore allegiance to Allah and His Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)
Seven years had passed since Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) declared himself to be Allah's chosen Prophet. The whole might of the Quraysh had not been able to silence him and his Message; the people who answered the call of Allah were persecuted and tortured in every way possible. When Hamzah bin 'Abdul Muttalib and 'Umar bin Khattab accepted Islam the whole of Makkah was shaken. The people started pushing the leaders to take some action. They decided to boycott the Muslims, socially and economically, even food and water was withheld. The Muslims went into a state of siege in Shi'b Abi Talib which lasted for three years.
The richest woman of Makkah, Khadijah, and her daughters the youngest stood like rocks by their father. They would give their lives for him. And in a sense little Fatimah did, because this mental and physical ordeal affected her health and physique for the rest of her life.
Soon after the siege of was lifted, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and Fatimah and her sisters went through the trauma of losing their beloved Khadijah, and his greatest supporter and defender, his uncle Abi Talib. Fatimah was facing all these troubles and experiencing them first hand side by side with her father. It was also at this time that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) went to Ta'if with the Message of Islam. they welcomed him with stones and he left injured and bleeding, he prayed to Allah to guide them to the right path.
Umm Kulthum and Fatimah started weeping when they saw his condition. He affectionately wiped away their tears and consoled them. He said it was inevitable that Allah would help to spread His religion and make it triumph against all odds. Easier times were bound to follow the hard and difficult days.
And sure enough Mus'ab bin 'Umair who was the Prophet's ambassador to Al-Madinah gave the good news that the people there were being drawn into the fold of Islam. They invited Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) to settle in their city, and promised to help him in any way they could. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) accepted their invitation and with the consent of Allah Almighty decided to migrate to Al-Madinah. He left his two daughters at home in Makkah, with his new wife Sawdah bint Zam'ah.
He sent for them later, and thus these three ladies also had the privilege of becoming migrants for the cause. But the disbelievers could not bear to see them all moving out either. Some mischievous elements caught hold of them on the outskirts of Makkah. One evil Qurayshi youth, Huwayrith bin Naqith started jabbing at the camel on which the Prophet's daughters were riding, and the camel reared up in the air, and the two girls fell down. When he saw this he ran away.
When they reached their destination, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) received them. He was very happy to see them alive and well. Those whom Allah Almighty protects, no one can harm them.
When Fatimah was eighteen years old and prominent personalities started proposing for her, but the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said he was waiting for a sign from Allah. One day 'Ali came to see the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) but he was very shy and diffident and seemed to be holding something back. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) realized what was on his mind and asked him if he came to propose marriage to Fatimah. 'Ali answered that he had. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked Fatimah what she thought of the proposal. She started to weep silently. He then told her that 'Ali was a learned, kind-hearted and brave young man. Fatimah accepted her father's decision. He then asked 'Ali if he had some money for the dowry. 'Ali replied that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had seen his life from the cradle and knew his financial position very well. Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked him where his shield was, and said that would be the dowry for Fatimah. 'Ali sent it to the market with his slave to be sold and got four hundred Dirhams for it. This he gave to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) who asked him to keep the money and buy some things for the house and perfume for the wedding. Then he asked his esteemed companions to attend the ceremony.
Ali read out a speech for the occasion: 'All Praise is for Allah. We are grateful to Him for His Bounties and His Blessings. I bear witness that None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, vouching for Him so it will reach Him and gain His Favor. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) has married his daughter, Fatimah to me and the Mahr has been fixed at four hundred Dirhams. Now all those present please listen to what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) has to say and bear witness.'
After that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) praised Allah Almighty and recited the marriage ceremony, after asking Fatimah for her consent. He announced the Mahr and told all those present that Allah had commanded him to have Fatimah married to 'Ali. After that he prayed for a happy and blessed future for the bride and groom.
Some basic things were purchased for the house to which 'Ali and Fatimah moved. A bed, a pillow filled with the leaves of dried date palm, a plate, a glass, a water bag and a grinding stone, these were the few things with which the daughter of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) set up her new home. The house that was available was quite a distance from the Prophet's Mosque. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) wished his daughter could live closer to him, so that he could see her daily. When one of the Companion Harithah bin Nu'man Ansari, came to know of this he approached the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) very respectfully, saying he had a number of houses close to the Prophet's Mosque and he was welcome to choose any one of them. This would make that particular house dearer to him. The Prophet ( *
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Ali Fatima Zahra is regarded as one of the four perfect women of all times: If we have to discuss this with Non Believers or sometimes with fellow believers who donot share our views...then what evidence do we put forward in the light of Quran or Hadith...
January 23 at 9:55pm
Saepul assalamu'alaikum
i want to ask you all. this question is said because of my weakness.
you all and others are moslem, so why we should be different? Fatimah Zahra (sa) is progeny of our Prophet Muhammad (SAW), she is moslem and either the four shohabat. why you didnt like them?
we should love Fatimah Zahra and four shohabat!
we all are moslem.
January 27 at 11:39am
Shauzeb Mehdi I only find hadith regarding Syeda Fatima Zehra (sa) from Holy Prophet(saww):
Fatima Bizato MInni', Fatima is my part and whoever grieved her grieved me and whoever make her happy make me happy.
Similarly Fatima is the Leader of all pious women of the Jannat is another hadith from Prophet (saww).
We respect other sahaba being muslims but the pride awarded to Ftima Zehra(sa) is from Almighty Allah as Prophet(saww) speaks does not from his side but from Allah as per Quran says so respect of Syeda (sa) is an act liked by Allah .
February 8 at 9:45am
Ali true brother...but if we can find..writings on seerat of Fatima(SA)...
February 8 at 9:48am
Shauzeb Mehdi Proofs Of Her Ismah (Sinlessness), Some Of The Signs Proving Her Status With Allah, And Traditions Indicating Her Excellence And Exalted Status
One of the most incontrovertible proofs of Fatimah's sinlessness is Allah's saying: Surely Allah wishes to remove all abomination from you, O People of the House, and purify you with a great purification [our. 33 : 33 ] . The argument in favour of this, is that the Muslim community has unanimously agreed that the People of the House' (i.e., ahlu'l-bayt), intended in this verse are the People of the Household of the Messenger of Allah. Traditions (ahadith) of both the Shii and Sunni communities have asserted that this verse particularly refers to 'Ali, Fatimah, Hasan and Husayn. The Prophet, moreover, spread over them all one day a Khaybarite mantle and prayed: O Allah, these are the People of my Household, remove all abomination from them and purify them with a great purification! Umm Salamah said: I too, O Apostle of Allah, am of the People of your House! He answered: Your lot shall be good!
The Divine Will expressed in this verse must by necessity be either an abstract will not implemented by an action, or a will accompanied by an action. The first option is untenable because it implies no particular applicability to the People of the Prophet's House; such a will is shared by all obligated (mukallafin) human beings. Nor is abstract will by itself cause for praise. The entire community has concurred on the view that this verse proclaims the excellence of the People of the Prophet's House over all others, and that the verse refers to them alone. Thus the second option (that the Divine Will referred to in the verse is a will accompanied by action) is true, and in it is clear proof of the sinlessness of those who were intended in the verse. It implies further that it is impossible for them to commit any evil action. Moreover, any others whom we have not named here are no doubt not held by general consensus as possessing ismah (protection from error). Thus since the verse necessarily implies sinlessness it must apply to them (the People of the Prophet's House), because it pertains to no other individuals.
Another proof of Fatimah's sinlessness is the Prophet's saying concerning her: Fatimah is part of me. Whatever causes her hurt, hurts me. He also said: Whoever hurts Fatimah, hurts me, and whoever hurts me, hurts Allah, exalted be His Majesty! The Prophet said further: Allah becomes wrathful for Fatimah's anger, and is pleased at her pleasure. Had she been one who was guilty of committing sins, it would not be that anyone causing her hurt would by this cause the Prophet himself hurt in any way. On the contrary, if anyone were to disgrace and hurt her deservedly - even if he were to inflict upon her the severest punishment permitted by the limits set by Allah - if her action necessitated such retaliation, it would be pleasing to him.
Among the signs indicating Fatimah's exalted status with Allah is an incident related by both Shi'i and Sunni traditionists on the authority of Maymunah (the Prophet's wife), who reported that Fatimah was found asleep one day, the handmill beside her turning of its own accord. She informed the Apostle of Allah of this, and he said: Allah knew the weak condition of His handmaid; He thus inspired the handmill to turn by itself, and so it did. Among the reports asserting her excellence and high distinction over all other women is the tradition reported on the authority of A'ishah who said: I never saw a man more beloved of the Apostle of Allah than Ali, or a woman more dear to him than Fatimah.
Sunni traditionists also reported on the authority of the Commander of the Faithful who said: I asked the Messenger of Allah, Who is more beloved to you, Fatimah or I?' He answered, Fatimah is more beloved to me, and you are dearer to me than she is.' These traditionists also reported from Anas ibn Malik that: Fatimah is the most excellent of all the women of the world. In another tradition it is reported that the Prophet said: The most excellent among the women of the world are: Maryam daughter of Imran (that is, the virgin Mary), Asiyah daughter of Muzahim (wife of Pharaoh), Khadijah daughter of Khuwaylid and Fatimah daughter of Muhammad. It is also related on the authority of Ibn Abbas who said: The most excellent of the women of Paradise are: Khadijah daughter of Khuwaylid, Fatimah daughter of Muhammad, Maryam daughter of Imran and Asiyah daughter of Muzahim. Traditionists report that Abdu 'r-Rahman ibn Awf said: I heard the Apostle of Allah say, I am a tree, Fatimah is its trunk and 'Ali is its pollen. Hasan and Husayn are its fruits, and our followers (Shi'ah) are its leaves. The roots of the tree are in the Garden of Eden, and its trunk, fruits and leaves are in Paradise.'
Traditionists further report on the authority of A'ishah that: Whenever Fatimah came to the Messenger of Allah, he would rise from his seat, kiss her on the forehead, and make her sit with him. Traditionists have also reported on the authority of 'Ali ibn Ibrahim al-Qummi in his commentary of the Qur'an, as related on the authority of the sixth Imam as-Sadiq, Ja'far ibn Muhammad, who said: We were told that our forefathers said that the Messenger of Allah often indulged in kissing the mouth of Fatimah the mistress of the women of the world, so that A'ishah finally protested saying, O Messenger of Allah, I see you indulge so often in kissing the mouth of Fatimah and placing your tongue in her mouth.' He answered, Yes, O A'ishah, when I was taken up to heaven, Gabriel took me into Paradise and brought me near the tree of Tuba (beatitude). He gave me an apple of its fruits which I ate, and which became a sperm in my loins. Thus when I returned to earth, I laid with Khadijah, and she conceived Fatimah. Whenever, therefore, I yearn for Paradise, I kiss her and place my tongue in her mouth, for I find in her the fragrance of Paradise. I also sense in her the fragrance of the tree of Tuba. Fatimah is thus a celestial human being.'
The traditions which our Companions (that is, Shi'i hadith transmitters), may Allah be pleased with them, have reported in proof of Fatimah's special place among the children of the Apostle - her honoured status and distinction over all the women of humankind - are beyond number. We shall, therefore, limit ourselves to the reports which we have already mentioned.
Among the things which Allah completed the great honour of the Commander of the Faithful in this world and the world to come was His special favour towards him in having him unite in marriage with the noble daughter of the Messenger of Allah, who was the most beloved of all creatures to him, the consolation of his eyes and mistress of the women of the world. Among the many ahadith (traditions) concerning this event is the sound hadith reported on the authority of Anas ibn Malik, who said: As the Apostle of Allah was sitting one day, 'Ali came to see him. He addressed him saying, O 'Ali, what brings you here?' I came only to greet you with the salutation of peace', Ali replied. The Prophet declared: Here comes Gabriel to tell me that Allah has willed to unite you in marriage with Fatimah, peace be upon her. He has, moreover, called as witnesses to her marriage a thousand angels. Allah has revealed to the tree of Tuba, Scatter your pearls and rubies! Black-eyed houris rushed to pick the precious stones up, which they shall exchange as presents among them till the Day of Resurrection.'
It is related on the authority of Ibn Abbas, who said: On the night when Fatimah was married to 'Ali, the Messenger of Allah stood before her. Gabriel stood at her right hand and Michael at her left. Seventy thousand angels stood behind her, praising and sanctifying Allah. The Commander of the Faithful prided himself on his marriage to her on numerous occasions. Abu Ishaq ath-Thaqafi reported on the authority of Hakim ibn Jubayr, who reported from al-Hajari who related from his uncle who said: I heard Ali say one day, I shall utter words which no other man would utter but that he would be a liar. I am Abdullah (Allah's servant), and the brother of the Apostle of Allah. I am the one whose guardian is the Prophet of mercy, for I have married the mistress of all the women of the community. I am the best of the vicegerents.' Numerous reports expressing similar ideas have been transmitted.
Ath -Thaqafi reported on the authority of Buraydah, who said: On the nuptial night of Ali and Fatimah, the Prophet said to 'Ali, Do not do anything until you see me.' He then brought water - or the traditionist reported that he called for water - which he used to perform his ablutions for prayers, pouring the rest over 'Ali. The Prophet then prayed, O Allah, bless them! Shower your blessings over them, and bless for them their two young lions (that is, their two sons Hasan and Husayn).' ath-Thaqafi also related on the authority of Shurahil ibn Abi Sa'd, who said: On the morning after Fatimah's wedding, the Prophet brought a skinful of milk, and said to Fatimah, 'Drink! May your father be a ransom for you.' He likewise said to Ali, 'Drink! May your cousin be a ransom for you.'
reference:Beacons of Light
Muhammad, the Prophet, and Fatimah, the Radiant
A Partial translation of
I'lamu 'l Wara bi Alami 'l-Huda
http://www.al-islam.org/beacons/ *
k3k4s1h 4.05.10 - 06:51am
FATIMAH: THE RADIANT,
DAUGHTER OF THE APOSTLE OF ALLAH
By
Abu Ali
al-Fadl ibn al-Hasan ibn al-Fadl at-Tabrisi
(c. 468/1076 - 548/1154)
This chapter deals with Fatimah az-Zahra' (the Radiant), the daughter of the Messenger of Allah. It treats her birth, span of life and the time of her death, as well as some of her excellences and characteristics. It consists of three sections.
HER BIRTH, NAMES AND EPITHETS
The most predominant view in the traditions transmitted by our traditionists is that Fatimah az-Zahra' was born in Mecca, on the twentieth of Jumada 'l-Akhirah, in the fifth year of the Prophet's apostolic career. It is also asserted that when the Prophet died, Fatimah was eighteen years and seven months old.
It is reported on the authority of Jabir ibn Yazid that (the fifth Imam) al-Baqir was asked: How long did Fatimah live after the Messenger of Allah? He answered: Four months; she died at the age of twenty-three. This view is close to that reported by the traditionists of the (Sunni) majority. They have asserted that she was born in the forty-first year of the. Messenger of Allah's life. This means that she was born one year after the Prophet was sent by Allah as a messenger. The scholar Abu Sa'id al-Hafiz relates in his book Sharafu' n-Nabiyy that all the children of the Messenger of Allah were born before Islam except Fatimah and Ibrahim, who were born in Islam.[1]
It is reported that the sixth Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq said: Fatimah has nine names with Allah. They are: Fatimah, as-Siddiqah ( the Righteous), al-Mubarakah ( the Blessed), at-Tahirah (the Pure), az-Zakiyyah (the Unblemished), ar-Radiyah (the one content with Allah's pleasure), al-Mardiyyah (the one pleasing to Allah), al-Muhaddathah (the one spoken to by angels) and az-Zahirah (the Luminous).
In the Musnad ( collection of transmitted hadiths) of the eighth Imam ar-Rida, it is reported that the Prophet declared: I named my daughter Fatimah (the Weaned One) because Allah weaned her and those who love her from the Fire. The Prophet also called her al-Batul (pure virgin), and said to 'A'ishah: O Humayra' ( a redish white, a well-known epithet of 'A'ishah), Fatimah is not like the women of human kind, nor does she suffer the illness you ( women) suffer! This is explained in another prophetic tradition which asserts that she never menstruated. It is likewise reported by Sunni traditionists on the authority of Anas ibn Malik, who heard Umm Salim, the wife of Abu Talhah al-Ansari, say: Fatimah never experienced the blood of menstruation or parturition, for she was created from the waters of Paradise. This is because when the Messenger of Allah was transported to heaven, he entered Paradise, where he ate of its fruits and drank its water.
PROOFS OF HER 'ISMAH (SINLESSNESS), SOME
OF THE SIGNS PROVING HER STATUS WITH
ALLAH, AND TRADITIONS INDICATING HER
EXCELLENCE AND EXALTED STATUS
One of the most incontrovertible proofs of Fatimah's sinlessness is Allah's saying: Surely Allah wishes to remove all abomination from you, O People of the House, and purify you with a great purification [Qur. 33:33] . The argument in favor of this, is that the Muslim community has unanimously agreed that the 'People of the House' (i.e., ahlu 'l-bayt), intended in this verse are the People of the Household of the Messenger of Allah. Traditions (ahadith) of both the Shi'i and Sunni communities have asserted that this verse particularly refers to Ali, Fatimah, Hasan and Husayn. The Prophet, moreover, spread over them all one day a Khaybarite mantle and prayed: O Allah, these are the People of my Household, remove all abomination from them and purify them with a great purification! Umm Salamah said: I too, O Apostle of Allah, am of the People of your House! He answered: Your lot shall be good!
The Divine Will expressed in this verse must by necessity be either an abstract will not implemented by an action, or a will accompanied by an action. The first option is untenable because it implies no particular applicability to the People of the Prophet's House; such a will is shared by all obligated ( mukallafin) human beings. Nor is abstract will by itself cause for praise. The entire community has concurred on the view that this verse proclaims the excellence of the People of the Prophet's House over all others, and that the verse refers to them alone. Thus the second option (that the Divine Will referred to in the verse is a will accompanied by action) is true, and in it is clear proof of the sinlessness of those who were intended in the verse. It implies further that it is impossible for them to commit any evil action.
Moreover, any others whom we have not named here are no doubt not held by general consensus as possessing 'ismah (protection from error). Thus since the verse necessarily implies sinlessness it must apply to them (the People of the Prophet' s House) , because it pertains to no other individuals.
Another proof of Fatimah's sinlessness is the Prophet's saying concerning her: Fatimah is part of me. Whatever causes her hurt, hurts me. He also said: Whoever hurts Fatimah, hurts me, and whoever hurts me, hurts Allah, exalted be His Majesty! The Prophet said further: Allah becomes wrathful for Fatimah's anger, and is pleased at her pleasure. Had she been one who was guilty of committing sins, it would not be that anyone causing her hurt would by this cause the Prophet himself hurt in any way. On the contrary, if anyone were to disgrace and hurt her deservedly - even if he were to inflict upon her the severest punishment permitted by the limits set by Allah - if her action necessitated such retaliation, it would be pleasing to him.
Among the signs indicating Fatimah's exalted status with Allah is an incident related by both Shi'i and Sunni traditionists on the authority of Maymunah (the Prophet's wife) , who reported that Fatimah was found asleep one day, the hand-mill beside her turning of its own accord. She informed the Apostle of Allah of this, and he said: Allah knew the weak condition of His handmaid; He thus inspired the hand-mill to turn by itself, and so it did. Among the reports asserting her excellence and high distinction over all other women is the tradition reported on the authority of 'A'ishah who said:
I never saw a man more beloved of the Apostle of Allah than 'Ali, or a woman more dear to him than Fatimah.
Sunni traditionists also reported on the authority of the Commander of the Faithful who said: I asked the Messenger of Allah, 'Who is more beloved to you, Fatimah or I?'
He answered, 'Fatimah is more beloved to me, and you are dearer to me than she is.' These traditionists also reported from Anas ibn Malik that: Fatimah is the most excellent of all the women of the world. In another tradition it is reported that the Prophet said: The most excellent among the women of the world are : Maryam daughter of 'Imran (that is, the virgin Mary), Asiyah daughter of Muzahim (wife of Pharaoh), Khadijah daughter of Khuwaylid and Fatimah daughter of Muhammad. It is also related on the authority of Ibn 'Abbas who said: The most excel lent of the women of Paradise are: Khadijah daughter of Khuwaylid, Fatimah daughter of Muhammad, Maryam daughter of 'Imran and Asiyah daughter of Muzahim. Traditionists report that 'Abdu 'r-Rahman ibn 'Awf' said:
I heard the Apostle of Allah say, 'I am a tree, Fatimah is its trunk and Ali is its pollen. Hasan and Husayn are its fruits, and our followers (Shi'ah) are its leaves. The roots of the tree are in the Garden of Eden, and its trunk, fruits and leaves are in Paradise.'
Traditionists further report on the authority of 'A'ishah that: Whenever Fatimah came to the Messenger of Allah, he would rise from his seat, kiss her on the forehead, and make her sit with him. Traditionists have also reported on the authority of Ali ibn Ibrahim al - Qummi in his commentary of the Qur'an, as related on the authority of the sixth Imam as-Sadiq, Ja'far ibn Muhammad, who said:
We were told that our forefathers said that the Messenger of Allah often indulged in kissing the mouth of Fatimah the mistress of the women of the world, so that 'A'ishah finally protested saying, 'O Messenger of Allah, I see you indulge so often in kissing the mouth of Fatimah and placing your tongue in her mouth.' He answered, 'Yes, O 'A'ishah, when I was taken up to heaven, Gabriel took me into Paradise and brought me near the tree of Tuba (beatitude). He gave me an apple of its fruits which I ate, and which became a sperm in my loins. Thus when I returned to earth, I laid with Khadijah, and she conceived Fatimah. Whenever, therefore, I yearn for Paradise, I kiss her and place my tongue in her mouth, for I find in her the fragrance of Paradise. I also sense in her the fragrance of the tree of Tuba. Fatimah is thus a celestial human being.'
The traditions which our Companions ( *
