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Al-Kawthar: SAYYIDA FATIMA AL-ZAHRA (A.S.)

In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

Indeed We have given you AL-KAWTHAR

So pray to your Lord and offer sacrifice (to Him)

Indeed it is your enemy that is ABTAR (108:1-3)

The chapter of Al-Kawthar (108) is one of the shortest Surahs of the Holy Quran. Some Mufassireen say it was revealed in Madina and according to some, it was revealed in Makkah. But from the nature of this Surah and given its background, there appears no doubt that this Surah was revealed in Makkah.

THE HOLY QURAN – PART 14

QURAN & SAYYIDA FATIMAH AL-ZAHRA (A.S.)

HER VIEWS ABOUT THE HOLY QURAN:

When Fadak, the property which the Holy Prophet (saww) had gifted to his one and only daughter Fatimah (a.s.) was snatched away from her, she (a.s.) felt grieved by this action. Accompanied by some women, Fatimah (a.s.) came to the Mosque and delivered a lengthy speech.

The following is an abstract of what Sayyida Fatimah (a.s.) spoke about the Holy Quran in her sermon:

SAYYIDA FATIMAH AL-ZAHRA (A.S.) - THE ONLY BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE HOLY PROPHET (SAWW)

Fatimah (a.s.) was born on 20^th Jamadi-ul-Thaani 615 AD in Makkah. She was the one and only daughter of the Holy Prophet (saww) and Khadeejah (a.s.). Her birth took place in the 5^th year of Be’thah (proclamation of prophet hood) and 8 years before Hijrah (migration).

Allah (SWT) says, “Verily We have given you (O Muhammad) Kawthar (abundance)”.

S V Mir Ahmad Ali writes in his Tafseer:

SAYYIDA FATIMAH AL-ZAHRA (A.S.) - THE MIRACLE OF HER GENEROSITY

Jabir bin ‘Abdullah al-Ansari, a prominent companion of the Holy Prophet (saww) has reported that:

[ One day, we were with the Holy Prophet (saww) after ‘Asr (after noon) prayer when an old immigrant man came by who was wearing worn out clothes and was barely able to walk because of his old-age and weakness. The Holy Prophet (saww) inquired to him about his welfare and the old man said, “O Prophet of Allah! I am starving, so feed me; I am naked, so cloth me; and I am poor, so help me!”

SEYYIDA FATIMAH (AS)

On the auspicious occasion of the meelad of Seyyida Fatimah,our greetings and felicitation go to our 12^th living Imam, Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi (aj) and to all the mu’mineen and followers of Ahlul-bayt(as).

On Friday 20^th Jamadil-Aakhar 615 AD, Bibi Khadeejatul-Kubra (as), the first and most beloved wife of the Messenger of Allah (saw) gave birth to Seyyida Fatimah (as) at Mecca.This was in the 5^th year of Be’thah and 8years before Hijra.

Medina shakes... Prophet (p)’s daughter departs

By: Zaynab

In the last moments of her life, the time came for Fatima Az-Zahra (A) to tell her spouse the Commander of Faithful Imam Ali (A) her will. Therefore, she told him: “This is the last day of my life … my children … they will soon be orphans, without a mother!!”

Martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima (p.b.u.h.)

Few words of Amir-ul-Momenin when Hazrat Fatima martyred. Few words which can lead any person to real. And many questions can raise. What prophet has been told in last minutes of his life and how his daughter has been martyred?

Martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima (PBUH)
What Amir-ul-Mo'mineen said on the occasion of the burial of Sayyidatu'n-nisa' (the Supreme Lady) Fatima (P.B.U.H.) while addressing the Holy Prophet at his grave.

On the Martyrdom of Fatima al-Zahra alayhas-salam

The final messenger of Allah to humanity – the holy Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his pure family, had been the target of many assassination attempts, which thankfully failed to materialise. In their relentless endeavour to eliminate the prophet of mercy to mankind, the forces of evil eventually succeeded to murder the Messenger of Allah by poisoning. The first signs of the fatal illness appeared on Thursday 24^th Safar, 11 Hejri, after the poison was administered to him the day before. By Monday 28^th Safar the prophet succumbed to death.

She had been promised that she would be the first one from among the family to join her father in afterlife. When she heard these words from her father on his deathbed, her tears gave way to a smile. Now, ninety-five days later she was all prepared to depart for the heavenly abode to join her father. She was happy for the final journey but sad at the circumstances leading to her departure. She was in the prime of her youth and suffered untold calamities in this short period after her father had passed away. The Prophet used to show the utmost respect to her, but after him

As he neared the city in the burning heat of the mid-day sun, he shaded his eyes with his hands and cast a look at the green date- palms of Medina behind which were a row of modest houses. He breathed a heavy sigh as a waft of air blew from the direction of the Prophet’s city. The fresh air brought a familiar scent. It was the fragrance of the Almighty’s Last Messenger to mankind,

She was not only the most virtuous and greatest woman of all time but one of the most perfect human beings. She was however not destined to live more than three months after the passing away of her father. During her short life, she rose up to defend not only the usurped rights of her husband but the rights and inheritance of all Muslim women as well. She was epitome of faith as testified by Ayahs 49 and 50 of Surah Saad, which read:

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Martyrdom

It was third of Jamadi-al-Thani, year eleven after Hijrah. Fatimah (AS) asked some water and washed her body and performed ablution with it. Then she wore a new cloth and lied in bed and put her hand under her cheek and said: I will die now.‌ And then she was martyred as a result of hard blows and injuries. At that time, she was only 18 (according to common words) and she had been alive only 95 days after Prophet's death (according to common words).

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Lady Fatema (s.a) - Life History

By Maulana Ali Naqi Naqvi

Name and Genealogy

Her name was Fatima and the most celebrated title Zahra and kunniyat (family name) Umme Abiha. She was that single peerless daughter of the Prophet (SAW) from Hazrat Khadija binte Khwaylid through whose pious iincage the name and the mission of her father gained eternity. This was perhaps the reason behind her kunniyat Umme Abiha, which means 'the mother of her father' i.e., the lady who caused her father's life to thrive.

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Janabe Fatema's (s.a.) life at a Glance

Name: Janabe Fatema (s.a.)

Kuniyat: Ummul Hasan, Ummul Husain, Ummul Aimmah and Ummul Mohsin

Title: Zahra, Batool, Siddiqa Kubra, Mubarika, Tahira, and Sayyedatun Nisa.

Father: Messenger of Allah, Hazrat Mohammed Mustafa (s.a.w.a.).

Mother: Queen of Arab, Khadeejatul Kubra (s.a.), the first wife of the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and the first woman to come under the Faith.

Birth: Born five years after the Declaration of Prophethood in the holy city of Mecca.

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Hazrat Fatima Zahra (s.a)

The link between prophethood and Imammah

Fatimah (as) was the only woman connecting prophethood and Imamah and was the link between the two. She was the daughter of the Prophet (sawa), the wife of the first Imam (as) and the mother of the rest of the Imams (as) who descended from her and her husband Ali (as). Allah singled her out with this virtue and peculiarity because she was the most perfect and highest example in purity, sanctity, worship, asceticism and morals.

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Hazrat Fatimah Al-Zahra (AS)

Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) said:

"Whoever injures (bodily or sentimentally) Fatimah, injures me, and whoever injures me, injures Allah and whoever injures Allah practices unbelief. O Fatimah! If your wrath is incurred, it incurs the wrath of Allah; and if you are happy, it makes Allah happy too."

Hazrat Fatimah was the only daughter of the holy prophet and Hazrat Khadijah.

After all else failing, the holy Lady Fatimah Al-Zahra(A.S.), in her desperation and frustration, causes a great controversy among all the Muslims. By personally going to her Father's Mosque of Al-Madinah, after prayers had ended, to publicly expose and demand the immeadiate return of her rightful inheritance from Abu Bakr and his supporters, who Pleads Her Case

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Hadrat Fatima Zahra's Birth

A selection of narrations mentioned in Volume 6 of Bihar Al-Anwar.
Gabriel descended to the Messenger of Allah (S) and told him: “O Muhammad! The Most Exalted sends His peace upon you and commands you to refrain from (coming close to) Khadija for forty days.”
It was difficult for the Prophet, who loved and adored Khadija to do so; nevertheless (in obedience to Allah's command) he spent forty days fasting and praying nights. When it was close to the end of the forty days, he summoned Ammar Ibn Yasser and asked him to go to Khadija and tell her:

Imam Hasan (A.S.) is Born
When Fatima (A) was twelve, she became pregnant with Imam Hassan. Thus, the light of Imamate was carried on from Ali unto Fatima (A). The day the child was to be born was approaching; the Prophet (S) had to go out of town, but before leaving, he (S) made several instructions about the would be born child including the order not to wrap the new baby in a yellow clothe.

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Grief of Zahra [a]

All praise belongs to the Almighty [swt], the Master of the Universe.

After the Prophet's death, events continued to occur. When studying the era following the Prophet's death, history speaks of the wonders, which occurred. It also tells us how Fatima's rights were usurped- especially in Fadak-and how Imam 'Ali [a] was dragged to the Mosque to pay allegiance...

On the day, when the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) expired, there was not a single minor or major who was not overtaken by grief. Everybody was sobbing and weeping. Friends, relatives and kinsmen all were grief stricken and crying. There was a thick pall of gloom everywhere. But the most shocked personality on the face of earth was the daughter of the Prophet (s.a.w.a.).

By: Azra Ansari

Relationship with Children
The Fundamental Role of a Mother in the Well-Being and
Prosperity of a Generation:
There is no doubt that to a very large extent, the future of a child depends greatly on the mental and psychological influence that he is exposed to, through people closest to him in his childhood. And naturally since a mother is the closest to a child during his growing years, her role in his upbringing is of the utmost importance.

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FOLLOWING ALI TO THE MOSQUE

After the Messenger of Allah, Abu Bakr seized Caliphate. He and his followers claimed that since he was unanimously elected by the Muslims, he was the righteous leader of the Ummah.

Yet, with little reflection upon the matter of Caliphate, one realizes that it is an extension and continuation of the Prophethood without revelation. Thereupon, since Prophethood can only be assigned to someone through Divine specification, likewise Caliphate cannot be assigned to anyone by mankind; rather, it is a Divine code bestowed upon men by Divine specification.

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FATIMA'S YOUTH

Lady Fatima Zahra (A) opened her eyes to the world to enjoy prophetic fatherly love and to suckle Khadija's milk, which was mixed with excellent morals and perfection.

Growing in the house of revelation, gave her the chance to achieve the highest degree of perfection and excellence. The Prophet (S) taught her divine knowledge and endowed her with special intelligence, so that she realized the true meaning of faith, piety, and the reality of Islam.

Imam Ali (A) was surprised to find that his dear wife had left her bed and had started doing the housework; he asked her about it and she replied:

"This is the last day of my life. I want to wash my children's hair and clothes, because they will soon be orphans, without a mother!!"

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FATIMA'S PROBLEM'S AT HOME

One of the problems, which disturbed Fatima, was that some of her father's wives were envious and jealous of her. Certain wives of the Prophet (S) developed psychological complications against Fatima, because of the special treatment the Prophet bestowed upon her and the great love and kindness that he favored her with.

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FATIMA'S MARTIAL LIFE

Lady Fatima Zahra (A) moved from the home of Prophethood to the house of Imamate, successorship and guardianship. This turn in Fatima's life, allowed her to become the companion of the Father of the Imams.

As days passed, Fatima's life became more beautiful and splendid, for she lived in an atmosphere of sanctity and chaste, surrounded by modesty and humbleness. She aided her husband in his worldly and religious affairs, and cooperated with him in achieving his exalted goals.

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ON THE WAY TO MARRIAGE

When Fatima Zahra reached nine years of age, she was a full-grown woman who enjoyed intellectual maturity and integrity of conduct. Allah gifted her with a brilliant mentality and cleverness, together with beauty, grace and elegance. Her talents were many and her inherited and acquired noble traits excel those of any female or male.

Fatima's religious feelings and literary knowledge were unlimited. You will come to know that she was the most knowledgeable and most honorable woman in the world. In fact, history has not witnessed any other woman who achieved such a high level of education, knowledge, and social graces that Fatima reached; regardless of the fact that she did not graduate from any educational establishment save the school of Revelation and Messengership.

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FATIMA'S KNOWLEDGE

Fatima (A) acquired her divine knowledge from the clear spring of Prophethood and received the excellence of truth from the house of revelation. So her attentive heart was embellished with wisdom and her brilliant reason together with her brightness realized to the fullest extent the real meaning of every fact.

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FATIMA'S IMMIGRATION

Upon being inflicted with the deaths of Lady Khadija and Abu Talib, the Prophet decided to immigrate to Medina. He ordered Ali to lie down in his bed during the night that later came to be known as (the night of stay). During that night, about forty (40) or fourteen (14) polytheist men sieged the Prophet's house and were determined to attack and kill him. But the Prophet had escaped to a nearby cave, and Fatima stayed at home expecting the enemies assault at any given minute. She listened to their infidel and atheistic slogans against her father. Only Allah knows how scared and disturbed she was that long night, for she knew the infidels' cruelty and mercilessness.

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FATIMA'S HOUSE

The contemporary civilized world realizes the importance of paying due attention to certain spots and structures, which are connected to identified noble people or valuable entities. Thus, laws related to this matter have been legislated, such as diplomatic immunity for specific individuals and buildings, and laws which regulate the use of public places, universities, temples, and so on, that are related to science, religion, and culture.

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FATIMA'S GLORIFICATION OF ALLAH

It is reported in Bihar that Ali (A) said to a man from Bani Sae'ed:

"Should I speak to you about Fatima and Myself?

She was my spouse who was the most beloved to the Prophet. Once, she carried water using a waterskin until it scarred her chest, she ground (grain) using a hand mill until blisters appeared on her hands, she swept the floor until her clothes became dusty and lit the fire under the cooking pot until her clothes became mud colored from the smoke.

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FATIMA'S DOWRY

Although Fatima's dowry was modest, because of the Messenger's wish to set an example for the Muslims and for other implicit reasons, Fatima Zahra (A) did not ignore her greatness and exalted identity to obtain a fantastic gift for her wedding. Fatima's drive for excellence and perfection motivated her to ask for the right of intercedence-if Allah willed-for the sinners among the Muslims.

The following sayings are taken from Fascinating Discourses of the 14 Infallibles (AS), Islamic Propagation Organization, Translated by Javed Iqbal Qazilbash Ansariyan Publications

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Praise and Eulogy is for Allah for the blessing and bounties which He has bestowed. And thanks to HIM upon what He revelated (to His servants) And Praise is for HIM upon the common boons and blessings which He bestowed upon His servants without their request And upon the comprehensive and complete blessings which He granted to all and sundry and gave it to us, consequetively. Those graces and favours which are uncountable.

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Lady Fatimah (AS) protests against Abu Bakr's Actions

Fatimah (AS) felt grieved by Abu Bakr's actions, and was so displeased with him that when she knew of his attempt to seize Fadak, she accompanied a group of women to the mosque. There she sat down and delivered the following speech:

The short life of Fatimah (as), which lasted no more than twenty years according to some historians, was filled with much suffering and grave crises. If we talk about the suffering and hardships in her daily living, we also need to talk about what was worse than that: the calamities and grievances which she suffered after the death of her father - something which opened a bleeding wound in the Islamic nation, and which in turn was the cause of the painful wounds that followed - one of the worst of which was the murder of the Master of the Youth of Paradise Imam al-Husain (A.S.)and his progeny in the desert of Kerbala' and the taking of the women and children as captives to al-Sham (Damascus), driven like slaves. These grievances have been narrated by both the Sunnah and Shi'ah, and the numerous narrations which speak about her grievances and injustices coincide, even to the level of mutawatir.[19]

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Fatimah's (AS) illness and visiting her

Finally, Fatimah (AS) became sick as she was injured terribly in the attack to her home. Sometimes she got up with pains and did the housework, or sometimes went to Prophet shrine or to Hamzeh and other Ohod martyrs shrine with her children and told out her grievances there. On one of these days the immigrants (Mohajer) and helpers (Ansar) wives, who were informed of her illness, visited Fatimah (AS).

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Fatimah (AS) at home

Fatimah (AS), with all her virtues, was a good wife for Imam Ali (AS). It has been narrated that Imam Ali (AS) sadness and grief removed whenever he looked at Fatimah (AS). She never asked him for something that he could not afford.

Woman in the Mirror of History

From the study of history we find the fact that in the previous age woman was considered to be a part of wealth and property. She used to be sold and purchased like any property or animal. Illiterate Arabs of the pre-Islamic era considered woman the cause of bad luck and misfortune and buried the innocent girls alive. But Islam declared this consideration and notion wrong and unjustified. The Prophet (P.B.U.H.) fought strongly against such wrong conceptions. He considered woman as a human being like the man and that she too has the human, freedom and social rights. No body has the right to insult and look down upon her. Regretfully, the Western countries and capitalists even today imagine her to be the medium of enjoyment and time passing. On the other hand, woman in a few Islamic countries have been restrictively chained up which is also against the law of Islam, such as, they do not allow her to go to schools or visit the libraries and they do not have any ties and relations with the society, with the exception of their attending the mourning ceremonies of Imam Hussain (A.S.). Consequently, such absurdities and superstitions came into existence pushing woman into the cave of ignorance and darkness. This is the very reason why, when the imperialism raised the slogan of woman freedom, she could not conceive and understand what kind of voice it was? From where it is originated? What was the meaning of this slogan?

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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.

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Fatimah Bint Muhammed

Fatimah was the only child of Prophet Muhammed and Khadijah. She was born at a time when her noble father had begun to spend long periods in the solitude of mountains around Makkah, meditating and reflecting on the great mysteries of creation.

The little Fatimah (AS) was not alone in the house of her parents. Barakah, the maid-servant of Aminah, the Prophet's mother, who had been with the Prophet since his birth, Zayd ibn Harithah, and Ali, the young son of Abu Talib were all part of Muhammad's household at this time. And of course there was her loving mother, the lady Khadijah.

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FATIMA AT UHUD

One year and one month after the battle of Badr, the battle of Uhud took place. In this battle, seventy of the Prophet's most prominent companions were martyred among them being Hamza, the Prophet's uncle and the most notable hero.

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The Lady Fatimah Al-Zahra

The Infallible Holy Lady The Daughter of The Holy Prophet

She was given this respected titled name of:

Al-Zahra

She was named by God, and because her Holy Light used to shine among those brighter in all The Heavens.

On the Day when the oppressed shall bite their hands (in fear); when the oppressors shall be gathered in humiliation and lowliness, remembering their disgraceful and shameful deeds:

Then every one of them shall review his file, which is packed with oppression against his chosen worshippers. On that Day shall every human, whatever color, creed, faith, and his deeds may be shall be gathered... no one will be left behind... even the fetus who was the victim of abortion shall come that Day to present his case...

Then the great personality of Lady Zahra (A) shall become manifest to every soul...

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FATIMA (AS)

1. It was repotred in Bihar, V. 10, that Imam Abu Jaafar Al-Baqir (AS) said:

"When Fatima was born, Allah (Exalted is His Name) revealed angel to speak the name Fatima with Muhammad’s tongue. Then said:

‘I have bestowed knowledge upon you and safeguarded you from menstruation.’" Then Abu Jaafar (AS.) added:

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Fatima Zahra's Birth

The clear disagreement on Fatima's birth date is surprising. Some scholars state that she was born five years after revelation; while others say that she was born two or three years before that; and still others claim that she was born five years before revelation. It should be noted that the first statement was narrated from the Imams of Ahlul-Bayt (A) a group of Sunni scholars also favor the same viewpoint. On the other hand, Sunni scholars and narrators alone speak of the second date.

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FATIMA ZAHRA - THE WITHERING ROSE

It was a short life... As short as the lives of fragrant roses...

A life which Hazrat Fatima (A.S) endured and now it is coming to an end... even before it was given the chance to completely blossom!!

Surely the successive calamities and severe hardships which befell Hazrat Fatima Zahra (A.S). While she was still young, left her with a broken rib and confined to bed, suffering from her broken rib and remembering what had come to pass and her devoted husband who was her safe refuge in whom she took refuge whenever abused...

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Fatima's Marital Life

Lady Fatima Zahra (A.S.) moved from the home of Prophethood to the house of Imamate, successorship and guardianship. This turn in Fatima's life, allowed her to become the companion of the Father of the Imams.

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Hazrat Fatimah Al-Zahra (AS)

Name - Fatima

Title - Az-Zahra

Kunyat - Umm-ul-Aimma

Born - Friday 20th of Jamadi-ul-Akhar in Mecca

Father's Name - Holy Prophet Muhammad Ibn-e-Abdulla (PBUH)

Mother's Name - Khadija bint-e-Khuwailid

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Fatima Al-Mardhiya

BIRTH

Fatima, was a special person even before she was born because she was conceived from the fruits of paradise. The Prophet (S.A.W) says:

“that before she was conceived the Arch-Angel Gabriel came down from the heavens with a plate containing a cluster of dates and a bunch of grapes ordering me to eat them. After I ate them I was ordered to go to Khadija and thus Fatima was conceived from the fruits of paradise.”

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Fatima Al- Zahra (as)

Mohammed (SAWW) was the great leader of all time, and the last messenger to mankind. He had laid out the course of truth to people by setting out an example of the perfect human. Perfect in all aspects. Muslim men seeking the truth resort to the personality of this great prophet for guidance and direction.

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Fatima's (AS) magnificence in Prophet's (PBUH) words:

Prophet (PBUH) praised Fatimah (AS) frequently. He said:‌ Her father is sacrificed for her‌ a lot and sometimes bended and kissed her hand. He bid farewell to her as the last person before going to a journey and visited her first after returning. Most of the narrators and Muslim of all schools with any belief have narrated this Prophetic statement:‌ Fatimah (AS) is apart of me. Anyone who annoys her has annoyed me.‌ On the other hand, the holy Quran states that Prophet (PBUH) never says something with carnal desire and all his sayings are revelational, so we obtain that this praising Fatima (AS) has a reason beyond emotions of a father and daughter. Prophet (PBUH) pointed out this fact himself and told the cavilers:‌ Allah has ordered me to act like that‌. Or said:‌ I savor smell of heaven from her.‌

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Fatimah az-Zahra (Peace be Upon her)

Name:Fatimah.
Title: az- Zahra'.
Agnomen: Ummu 'l-A'immah.
Father's name: Muhammad ibn `Abdillah.
Mother's name: khadijah bint khuwaylid.
Birth: Born in Mecca of Friday, 20th jumada ` th-thaaniyah in the fifth year after the declaration of the prophet - hood (615 AD).
Death: Died at the age of 18 in Medina on 13th Jumada ' l-ula 11 AH ( 632 AD); buried in the graveyard called Jannatul-Baqi in Medina.

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FATIMA AL ZAHRA (AS)

"Bi Ismillahy Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim - In the name of God the Beneficent the Merciful

Inna 'atai'nakal Kawthar - Verily We have given thee (O' Our Apostle Muhammad!) The Kawthar (Abundance)

Fa sally li Rabbuka wa inhar - So pray thou unto thy Lord! and offer sacrifice

Inna shani-aka huwwal abtar" - Verily your enemy shall be the one cut off (of his progeny)

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Hazrat-e Fatemeh (SA)

The great lady, Hazart-e Fatemeh Zahra (SA) was the dear daughter of the Prophet, Mohammad (SW). Some Shiite scholars believed that she was born on 20^th of Jamadi-ul-Sani, 5 th A.H. But the majority of Sonnah research scholars declared that her birth had happened 5 years before Be’sat (Prophet’s a postleship). By the God’s will, prophet (SW) named her “FATEMEH”. She also had some other appellations like: Zahra, Batool, Tahereh, Razieh, Maryam-e Kobra, and Sedigheh.

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Fatema's house attacked

In compliance with God's command Baligh maa onzila ilaik-' (5:67) the Holy Prophet had inaugurated the serial of Irnamate' (Divine guidance in succession to the Final apostleship) and had placed Au as the First in charge of it, and had declared it at the historic ceremonial event at Ghadeer-e-Khum, before the multitude of the thousands of the Hajies, on x8. 12.10 A.H. at the conclusion of which event was revealed 5:6... declaring the religion to be perfect and Islam to be the religion for man, accepted by God. In pursuance of the expressed divine will of the Lord, Au could not recognize or yield to the man-made authority set up at the Saqeefa' and hence had not paid fealty to it.

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Fatema martyred: succumbing to the Wound

Thus after seventy-five or ninety days after the departure of the Holy Prophet, as prophesied, the Holy Lady passed away. But before breathing her last, she called Ali and desired that none of those particularly a few ones, who had turned hostile to the House of the Prophet and violated the will of the Apostle of God, should be informed of her departure from this world, and that she should be quietly buried in the darkness of the night.

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Failing Attempts

At sunrise people gathered to participate in Fatima's funeral, but they were informed that the darling of Allah's Messenger (P.B.U.H.) had been secretly buried during the night.

Meanwhile, Ali (A.S.) made the shapes of four fresh graves in Baqi' so as to conceal the location where Fatima was buried. When the people entered the graveyard, they were confused as to which spot was actually Hazrat Fatima Zahra's grave; the people turned towards each other and with feelings of guilt said:

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Fadak in the Political Arena

In addition to being a reason encouraging others to be unjust to Ahlul-Bayt, the usurping of Fadak by Abu Bakr ignited political unrest throughot history. Sheik Jafar Subhani, a leading historian, wrote the following in his book The Message P.60 1 regarding Fadak throughout history:

By: Abid Bukhari

The prophet of Islam had only one daughter, Fatima. She was born at Mecca on Friday 20th jamadiul akhar, about 8 years before hijrah, and martyred in Medina in 11th hijri. Her mother Hazrat Khadija (SA) died when she was a child and the prophet himself brought her up. She was married to Imam Ali (AS) in Medina in 2nd hijri. Her titles are Zahra, Siddiqa, Tahira, Kubra, Razia, Marzia, Batool and Mohaddisa.

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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). Fatima’s relationship with her father had set an exemplary model of a father-daughter relationship; he showered her with admiration and love. Upon his return home from journeys the Prophet visited Fatima before going home. And Fatima was 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).

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A Brief History of az-Zahra's Life

Birth
Fatimah, the only daughter of the Holy Prophet of Islam, was born in Mecca on 20th jumada 'th-thaniyah 18 B.H. The good and noble lady Khadijah and the Apostle Of Allah bestowed all their natural love, care and devotion on their lovable and only child Fatimah, who in her turn was extremely fond of her parents.

It was natural for the Prophet (P.B.U.H.) who knew and foretold the future events, to reveal to his family, especially his beloved daughter Fatima (A.S.), the events which they would face in the future. He (P.B.U.H.) undoubtedly informed Fatima (A.S.) that she was going to suffer from the harsh treatment of some so called Muslims after his death and that she would be the first to follow him to the blessings of Paradise after his departure.

Ali's Regard for Fatema

Ali's regard for Fatema was the same as was the regard of the Holy Prophet for Lady Khadija. Until the life of Lady Khadija, the Holy Prophet did not accept the hand of any other woman and likewise until the life of Fatema, Ali did not marry any other woman.

AZ-ZAKIYAH
(THE CHASTE)

The word "Tazkiah" has been mentioned several times and in different forms in the Holy Quran. It means the attestation of someone’s honorable record, or to purify one’s self. For instance, the following verses spoke of "Tazkiah":

"Truly he succeeds that purifies it,"
"Hast thou slain an innocent person,"
"(To announce) to thee the gift of a holy son."

AZ-ZAHRA

As it was reported in v. 10 of Bihar al-Anwar, Ibn Abbas narrated that Allah's Messenger said:

"Surely my daughter Fatima is: The Mistress of all women from the beginning to the end. She is part of me, and the light of my eyes, She is the f lower of my heart, and is my soul, (Fatima) is a human huri, who whenever she stands in prayers in the presence of Her Lord (Exalted is His Name), her light illuminates the skies for the angels, like stars shine to people on Earth."

AT- TAHERAH
(THE VIRTUOUS)

As we have already mentioned, one of Fatima Zahra’s (A.S.) names was "At Taherah" (the virtuous or pure). This meaning is related to the verse: "And Allah only wished to remove all abomination from you, ye member of the Family and to make you pure and spotless." XXXIII:33

The above mentioned is of great importance because of its subtle meaning and significance.

AL- SIDDIQAH
(THE HONEST)

We have already mentioned that one of Fatima’s names was Siddiqah. This word means a woman with scrupulous honesty or sincerity.
Siddiqah differs from the word Sadooq, in that the first is scrupulous and precise in telling facts. Furthermore, several other meanings have been given to the word Siddiqah; among them are:

She who is a truth - teller.
She who never lies.
She whose deeds conform to her words.
She who never lied, because she is used to truthfulness.
A woman with scrupulous speech and beliefs, and whose deeds conform to her words
She who believes in the commands of Allah and His Prophet’s, without doubting any of them.

This last opinion is supported by the following Quranic verse:
"And those who believe in Allah and His apostles; they are the sincere (Siddiqin)." LVII:19.

AL-MUHADDATHAH

First of all, it should be explained that angels speak, appear, and can be heard by others than prophets.

It is written in the Holy Quran:

1. "Behold! the angels said: 'O Mary! God hath chosen thee and purified thee-chosen thee above the women of all nations. O Mary! Worship thy Lord devoutly: prostrate thyself, and bow down (in prayer) with those who bow down." (3: 42-43)

AL - MUBARAIKAH
(THE BLESSED ONE)

Barakah means: multiplication, felicity and abundance; as Taj Al - ‘Arous clarifies. Also, Ragheb said Because divine goodness springs from an ever - continuous source in an unlimited manner, it is said that anything which noticeably multiplies or increases is Mubarak or blessed.

Ar-Radhiah Al-Mardhiyah

AR-RADHIAH
(THE SATISFIED OR GRATIFIED ONE)

Accepting what Allah ordains for one’s self, is considered an excellent degree of belief in Allah-Glory be to Him. Throughout her difficult life, Lady Fatima Zahra (A.S.) was delighted with whatever Allah Almighty ordained for her. In fact, this book specializes in discussing the inflictions and disasters, which befell Fatima from the day she was born until she was martyred at a young age. During the difficult stages of her life, Fatima was content with the fear, oppression, deprivation, poverty, sorrows and pains that Allah had predestined for her.

Al-BATOUL

Allah, the Exalted, created His creatures and implemented in them certain laws and habits. He also subjected these creatures to laws and habits. For instance, a law that rules fire is incendiary; while plants require certain spans of time and specific environments to grow and produce; likewise, animals require specific conditions that vary according to their sizes, types and colors, to grow.

After the Prophet's death, events continued to occur. When studying the era following the Prophet's death, history speaks of the wonders which occurred. Indeed, history tells us about "Apostasy" which included the majority of Muslims who objected to Abu Bakr's seize of power from its righteous candidate, Ali Ibn Abu Talib .It also tells us how Fatima's rights were usurped- especially in Fadak-and how Ali was dragged to the Mosque to pay allegiance to Abu Bakr!! History tells us how Fatima's house was set on fire by him who yesterday pretended not to believe in her father's death. Yes, history tells us how the Prophet (p.b.u.h ) died and with him died his repeated warnings to those who would oppress his family members and that they will be met with the warth of Allah. It also tells us of Lady Fatima's sadness and misery which she suffered after the death of her dear father.

ABU BAKR'S FAMILY VERSUS FATIMA'S PROGENY

The early injustices done by Abu Bakr against Lady Fatima Zahra (A), paved the way for his offspring to do the same against the Prophet's progeny. Sayyid Safdar Hussain, in his valuable book The Early History of Islam p.242, summarized the wrongdoings committed by the Bakrs (the descendants of Abu Bakr) against Fatima (A) and her descendants in several points. He wrote:

ABU BAKR VERSUS FATIMA (A)

Fatima-the only surviving child of the Prophet, his most beloved- claimed inheritance of the property which could be apportioned to her in the lands of Medina and in Khaibar, as also Fadak, which having been acquired without the use of force, the Prophet had given her for her maintenance, in accordance with the commands of Allah. [1]

Hazrat-e Fatemeh (S.A)

The great lady, Hazart-e Fatemeh Zahra (S.A) was the dear daughter of the Prophet, Mohammad (S.W). Some Shiite scholars believed that she was born on 20th of Jamadi-ul-Sani, 5 th A.H. But the majority of Sonnah research scholars declared that her birth had happened 5 years before Be’sat (Prophet’s a postleship). By the God’s will, prophet (S.W) named her “FATEMEH”. She also had some other appellations like: Zahra, Batool, Tahereh, Razieh, Maryam-e Kobra, and Sedigheh.

A QUIET FUNERAL

In the darkness of the jet-black night, when eyes were asleep and voices were silent, a Heavenly procession left Ali's house while carrying the Messenger of Allah's daughter to her final abode.

This was on the night of the third (3rd) of Jamadi al-Thani (the second), 11 A.H.

The heartbreaking procession moved towards an unknown location followed by a small number of devoted ones...

A piece of an address of Fatimah Az-Zahraa (p)

By: Narmeen Al-Mohammadi

Suwaid Ibn Ghafleh said that when holy Prophet [peace be upon him and his pure progeny]’s favorite only daughter Fatimah Az-Zahraa [peace be upon her] was inflicted with her illness on her death bed after the departure of her respected father, the Prophet of Allah, the women of the Muhajireen and Ansar gathered around her and said `How are you doing, daughter of Allah's Messenger?'

A GLANCE AT "TRANSCENDENTAL EVENTS"

The previous paragraphs spoke of Lady Khadija’s excellent and noble characteristics, which should be a fantastic example for mankind to follow. She is the lady who gave birth to Fatima Zahra and brought her up with talents and virtues.

Birth of Janabe Fatima - Zahra (Peace be on her).

This Great Lady was the only daughter of the Holy Prophet (saww) and Hazrat Khadijah. She was born in Makkah on Friday, 20th Jamdi-ul-Akhar in the 5th year after the declaration of Prophethood (615 AD).

She was married to the great personality, the 1st Imam, Imam Ali (as). The marriage ceremony took place on Friday, 1st Zilhajj 2 AH.

Hazrat Fatima Zahra (A.S.)

Leader of the Women of Paradise

The Only Daughter of the Holy Prophet of Islam (S.A.W.)
The Mother of the Leaders of Youth of Paradise: (Imam Hasan (A.S.) and Imam Husain (A.S.)

Name : Fatima
Title : Az-Zahra
Kunyat : Umm-ul-Aimma
Born : Friday 20th of Jamadi-ul-Akhar in Mecca
Father's Name : Holy Prophet Muhammad Ibn-e-Abdulla (S.A.W.)
Mother's Name : Khadija bint-e-Khuwailid
Martyred : 13th Jamadi-ul-Awwal or 3rd Jamadi-ul-Akhir 11Hijrah at Medina at the age of18 years (due to injury inflicted upon her through force of a falling door by a hypocrite).
Buried : The cemetery of Jannatul Baqi or in the Masjid-un-Nabi at Medina

A Brief Biography of Fatima (A.S) the daughter of the Last Messenger and the Mother of Imams.

Name: Fatima Al-Zahraa, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) and Lady Khadija (A.S.); wife of Imam Ali (A.S.); mother of Imam Hassan (A.S.), Hussein (A.S.); Zeinab and Um Kulthum.

Birth: Most historians agree Fatima (A.S.) was born five years after Prophethood, the 20th of Jamadi Al-Thani.

Martyrdom: Fatima (A.S.) died at the age of 18 years and seventy-five days old.

1st ZilHajj - Anniversary of the marriage of Imam Ali(a.s.) and Hazrat Fatima Zahra(s.a.)

Here I present an extract from that account:

<< All proposals rejected >>

When Hazrat Fatima(s.a.) attained the age of maturity and was ready to get married, the Prophet Mohammad(pbuh&hf) started receiving proposals from various people for her daughter. Hazrat Salman Farsi(r.a.) and Hazrat Umm-e-Salma(r.a.) narrate that "When Hazrat Fatima(s.a.) attained the marriageable age, the important people among the tribe of Quraish started sending proposals to the Prophet Mohammad(pbuh&hf) but the Prophet (pbuh&hf) did not accept any proposal saying that he was waiting for the order of Allah(swt) to decide this issue." Among the aspirants for the marriage was Umar ibn-e-Khattab as well but he recieved the same reply.

SAYYIDA FATIMAH AL-ZAHRA (A.S.)
THE ONLY BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE HOLY PROPHET (SAWW)

Allah (SWT) says, “Verily We have given you (O Muhammad) Kawthar (abundance)”.

S V Mir Ahmad Ali writes in his Tafseer:

Marriage of Bibi Fatimah (A.S.)

Bibi Fatimah (A), the best of all women, was the only daughter of the Holy Prophet (S). Whenever she came into his presence, the Holy Prophet (S) would stand up in respect, not because she was his daughter, but because she possessed the highest qualities of piety and faith amongst all women.

Fatima: Qurataainil Rasool

In life, we need role models for us to follow. A role model can be someone who possesses special traits such as good character or those who make a significant change to the society. It is recommended that the lives of the Ahlubayt be adopted into our everyday lives. This is because they excelled in every aspect. To be a better muslimah, a better daughter, wife or mother, one should study the life of Fatima tuz Zahra (as). She is our role model, the leader of women of all times.

Let us look into this holy verse:

If any one disputes in this matter with thee, now after (full) knowledge Hath come to thee, say: "Come! Let us gather together, - our sons and your sons, our women and your women, ourselves and yourselves: Then let us earnestly pray, and invoke the curse of Allah on those who lie!" (Holy Quran 3:61)

Fatima Az-Zahraa (a.s.) Blessed Birth

The month of Jamadiul Akhir is the month of The Lady of Light. Sayyidati Fatimatu Zzahra (a.s.) the only daughter of the Prophet (s.a.w.).

It was thought through Fatima (a.s.) that Allah (swt) assured the continuity of the Prophet's lineage, confounding the enemies who had taunted the Prophet as an abtar (The Qur'an, Al-Kawthar). She was born at a time when the Arab used to bury their daughters alive out of shame for begetting a female child. The Prophet (s.a.w) eradicated this social evil through the respect and reverence he showed his daughter. He would stand up when she entered the room and would seat her next to him. He would bid her farewell last when he went on a journey or a battle and would greet her first upon return. He said, "Fatima is part of me. Whoever hurts her hurts me and whoever hurts me hurts Allah (swt). . ." Yet, she was the target of the fire set to the door which was pushed onto her causing her grievous injury and the injury and death of her unborn son.

Fatimeh (peace be upon her)

In the meaning that the chief of the Muslim Women, Fatima, is an exemplary character for them, all over the world! 1. Mary is respectable for one relationship; That is, of Jesus Christ But Fatima is respectable For three relationships. 2. Firstly, she was a daughter of the Holy Prophet, Who is a Guide For the first and the last people. 3. Who infused a new Spire into the Body of the world, And created a new Age, With a new Constitution*!

The Lady of the World... Fatimah Al-Zahraa (a.s.)

From the time of the Holy Prophet's (s.a.w.) death, Fatimah (a.s.) would be continually found with crying eyes and a burning heart. Her sweet times in her life quickly came to an end; even though throughout her lifetime there were no real sweet periods, because there were the constant pressures, wars, and plots of the enemies against Islam and the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.).

Fatimah Az-Zahra (s-a)
A perfect example of Infallibility:
A brief study on the essence of human virtue.

A brief study by: Brother Ali Ja’afary Stump.

“In the Name of ALLAH, the Beneficent, the Merciful”.

1. INTRODUCTION :

When I first decided to write a brief study on a subject which would be related to Lady Fatimah Az-Zahra (s-a), I also wanted to touch the subject in a very deep way even though I wanted to keep it simple and in an article form (size). Naturally for me when I review and think back at the terrible tragedy that took place after our Holy Prophet Muhammad (saww) passed away and the ending period of the life of his most beloved daughter the Mistress of all women Lady Fatimah Az-Zahra (s-a), I cry and realize how far the Islamic Ummah drifted away from the fundamental message of Islam, to seek human perfection through human virtue (goodness) and become one of the true Pious. “Surely the noblest amongst you in the sight of ALLAH, is the most God fearing of you. ALLAH is the All-Knowing, the All-Aware”. (The Holy Qur’an 49 Al-Hujurat-13).

Third Infallible Sayings

Allah made the obedience of Muslims to us (Ahlul Bayt) as discipline for the Omma, and our leadership as safety from differences.
Praise and Eulogy is for Allah for the blessing and bounties which He has bestowed. And thanks to HIM upon what He revaluated (to His servants) And Praise is for HIM upon the common boons and blessings which He bestowed upon His servants without their request And upon the comprehensive and complete blessings which He granted to all and sundry and gave it to us, consecutively. Those graces and favors which are uncountable. And are irredeemable and uncompensatable due to their plentiful ness of number. And the imagination of their end is out of the reach of human mind. He invited the servant to thankfulness for the sake of the consecutive and continuous enhancement of blessings. And opened the door of eulogy and Praise (of Allah) upon them so that He may make his favors and beneficences great and plentiful for them.

Fatimah Az-Zahra (AS)

Woman in the Mirror of History

Fatimah (AS) in the Verse of Relationship

The verse of relationship, from the Quran, says:

"Say: `No reward do I ask of you for this except the love of those near of kin. 'And if anyone earns any good, We shall give him an increase of good in respect there of for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Ready to appreciate (service)." (42: 23)

Fatimah (AS) in the Verse of Mubahala

Allah, the Exalted said:

"If anyone disputes in this matter with thee, now after (full) knowledge hath come to thee, say: `Come! Let us gather together; our sons arid your sons, our women and your women, ourselves and yourselves. Then let us invoke the curse of God on those who lie!'" (3: 61)

Fatimah (AS) in Surat Al-Insaan (76)

Allah the Exalted has said:

"Verily the Good shall drink of a Cup (of wine) mixed with Kafur. A fountain where the Devotees of God do drink, making it flow in unstinted abundance. They perform (their) vows, and they fear a Day whose evil lies far and wide. And they feed, for the love of God, the indigent, the orphan and the captive. Saying, `We feed you for the sake of God alone; no reward do we desire from you, nor thanks.' `We only fear a Day of distressful Wrath from the side of our Lord.' But God will deliver them from the evil of that day, and will shed over them a light of Beauty and a (blissful) Joy. And because they were patient and constant, He will reward them with a Garden and (garment of) silk. Reclining in the (Garden) on raised thrones, they will see there neither the sun's (excessive heat) nor (the moon's) excessive cold. And the shades of the (Garden) will come low over them, and the bunches (of fruit), there, will hang low in humility. And amongst them will be passed round vessels of silver and goblets of crystal; Crystal clear, made of silver. They will determine the measure thereof (According to their wishes). And they will be given to drink there of a Cup (of wine) mixed with Zanjabil. A fountain there, called Salsabil.

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