Fatima al-Zahra
Hadrat Fatimah Zahra (A.S.), the Greatest Woman
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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).
Fatima (A.S.): The Perfect Ideal for Women of All Times
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- S. Masrat Musavi
Hazrat Fatima-Zahra (A.S.) was born on 20th Jamadi al-Thani[1], five years after the first revelation to the Noble Prophet Muhammad (A.S.). She died at the age of eighteen.
O Ali, Prepare My Funeral at Night
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To some it may be unclear as to whether Hadrat Fatimah al-Zahra (A.S.)was oppressed and hurt after the demise of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.). The answer to this question can be clearly and completely found in the Sunni and Shia authentic history books...
The Ideal of Womanhood
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- Seyyed Ali Shahbaz
Her birth revolutionized the status and position of women after ages of oppression. It gave to the world a practical paradigm for the daughters of Eve to mould their lives upon by ending the sordid practice of denying the female her rights – as is still the case in the depraved and decadent societies of the modern world where freedom today means more wanton exploitation of women.
Guidance from the Knowledge of Sayyida Fatimah Zahra (A.S.)
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The Holy Prophet (saww) has said, “Fatimah is part of me, whoever harms her, harms me”.
He (saww) has also said, “Fatimah is part of me, whoever disappoints her, disappoints me”.
Historical Sermon of Bibi Fatima (S.A.) in the Nabawi Mosque
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- Imam Reza Network
Allah besides Whom there is no deity [God]; He describes Himself: the Knower of the unseen and the seen, the Beneficent, the Merciful, the King of the Holy, the Giver of peace the Granter of security, the Guardian over all, the Mighty, the Supreme, the Possessor of every greatness, the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner, His are the most excellent names, the Mighty, the Wise [Sura al Hashr 22-23].
Untimely Martyrdom of Fatima Zahra
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Condolences to you on the anniversary of an excruciating day. Today is the 3rd of Jamadi as-Saani, the day the greatest lady of all time, Hazrat Fatema Zahra (peace upon her) succumbed to her wounds. She attained martyrdom a mere 95 days after the passing away of her father, Prophet Mohammad (blessings of God upon him and his progeny).
Fadak In its Real and Symbolic Meaning
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- Shaheed Muhammad Baqir As-Sadr, Translator By: Abdullah al-Shahin
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- http://www.maaref-foundation.com
Yes, Fadak was in our hands out of all what was under the sky but some people felt greedy for it and others withheld themselves from it.
Fadak: the property of Hadrat Fatima Zahra (A.S.)
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Fadak is a controversial issue that has since the death of Rasulullah (s) created an open wound between the Sunni and Shi'a schools of thought. The best summary exists from Sahih Bukhari Volume 4, Book 53, Number 325:
Lady Fatima Zahra (A.S.) on The Last Day
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- Abu Muhammad Ordo
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:
Hadrat Fatimah Zahra (A.S.): "A Proof upon the Creation"
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The short lifetime of lady Fatima (A.S.) was not enough for her real rank to be revealed through her words and deeds that were based on the invisible world; this is why she was likened to the Night of Power in its hidden implications and rank.
Hadrat Fatima (A.S.) The Sacred Spring of Kawthar
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- Seyyed Ali Shahbaz
“We have given you Kawthar… Surely your enemy is the one who shall be without posterity.” (Holy Quran 109:1,3)
Hadrat Fatimah Zahra(A.S.) Pleads Her Case
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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,...
Centuries of Poetry Speaks of Oppressions on Sayyidah Zahra (p)
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- Saeed al-Jibali
Sayyedah Fatima Az-Zahraa (a.s.), daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) and Sayyedah Khadija Al-Kobra (a.s.), spouse of Imam Ali (a.s.) and mother of Imam Hassan (a.s.), Imam Hussein (a.s.), Sayyedah Zeinab (a.s.) and Sayyedah Umm Kulthum (a.s.), was martyred at the age of 18 years on 13th Jamadi-ol Awwal, according to some traditions, while other narrations tell it was 3rd Jamadi-oth Thani.
Martyrdom of Hazrat Zahra (SA) [Poem]
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- Dr. Hasan Najafi
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Smoke and the winds bear the brunt;
Whose house it is that is burnt ذ?
Flames rise towards the sky.
And rises there in a shrill cry.
Blessings of Kowthar: Lady Fatima (S.A)
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- Seyyed Ali Shahbaz
"When one of them is brought the news of a female [newborn], his face becomes darkened and he chokes with suppressed agony.
The Prophet's (as) Love for Fatima az-Zahra (sa)
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- Abu Muhammad Ordoni
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- www.al-isalm.org
It is difficult to define the extent of the Prophet's (as) love for Fatima az-Zahra (sa) for she occupied a special place in his heart like no other person did. The Prophet's love for Fatima az-Zahra (sa) was mixed with respect and exaltation; and in addition to being motivated by the father/daughter relationship, this love was granted to her for the special talents, and .........
The Suffering of Lady Fatima al-Zahra after Holy Prophet
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- Sayyid Moustafa Al-Qazwini
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- www.al-islam.org
One of the undeniable historical facts that all Muslim historians, regardless of their school of thought, unanimously agree upon is that the beloved daughter of the Prophet, Lady Fatima al-Zahra died approximately three months after him; as a result of the great pain and suffering she endured during the incident of the attack on her house. She died at the age of 18 years and 7 months. On the day of her burial, Imam ‘Ali addressed the Prophet at his grave and said:
Backlash of Saqifah Event
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- Sayyid Moustafa Al-Qazwini
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- When Power and Piety Collide (www.al-islam.org)
The day after the Saqifah, ‘Umar Ibn al-Khattab, along with a group of individuals came to the house of the daughter of the Holy Prophet. In the house, there was ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib, Fatima, and their two sons, Hasan and Husayn, who were still in a state of deep sorrow over the death of the Prophet.
What are the different dimensions of Lady Fatimah’s (SA) character?
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- Ayatollah Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani
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- www.imamreza.net
The dimensions of Lady Fatimah’s (as) character are very vast and can only be understood through deep and profound thought and study. Reading and researching about her spirituality, knowledge and political struggles and the other aspects of her life, will help us in reaching our goal.
According to both Shia and Sunni sources, some of her characteristics are as follows:
1- Her contentment to a simple life of small wealth and few facilities, while being able to have the best life possible.
2- Her donation and giving of things that she herself was fond of and liked.
3- Frequent worship and supplication at the peak of pureness in intention.
4- Her modesty and humility.
5- A role model in Islamic hijab and covering.
6- Her vast knowledge; a small example of it being her knowing all of the contents of the “Mus-haf Fatimah”.
7- Her political and social struggles and efforts in defending Imam Ali’s (as) successorship to the Prophet (pbuh) after his demise.
