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Chain of Narrators of Hadeeth-e-Kisa
Then the Lord, Almighty Allah said: `O my Angels! O inmates of the heavens! I created this solid firmament, well-stretched earth, well-lighted moon, shinning sun, rotating planets, rippling oceans, floating boats, and all other things for the sake and love of these five persons who are inside the cloak.’
At this, the Archangel Gabriel asked: `O Lord! Who are they inside the cloak?’
The Lord said: `They are Ahlul-Bayt of the Prophet and the assets of the Prophethood. They are Fatima, her father, her husband and her two sons.’
The ‘Hadeeth-e-Kisaa’ is among the most authentic realities, which none can deny except the one who is ignorant and unaware of Islamic knowledge and truths
Hazrat Khadijah (sa) – Mother of Fatema (sa)
Envy overcame Aa’isha when she often heard the Prophet (a.s.) praising Khadijah. She said, ‘I did never envy a woman like I did to Khadijah. The Messenger of Allah (a.s.) did not marry me except after her death.’
The Life of Fatima Az Zahra by Baqar Al Qarashi
There is no lineage in the earth higher than the lineage of Fatema, the principal of the women of the worlds.
The Life of Fatima Az Zahra by Baqar Al Qarashi
Her father:
The father of Fatema (a.s) is the master of the creation and the chief of mankind who had opened the horizons of intellect and light, and established the civilization that had saved man from the abysses of sins and superstitions that he had sunk in. Her father was a treasure from the treasures of Allah and a gift from Him for His people to teach them the Book and wisdom, though they were, before him, ignorant and in manifest error.
It was her father who had changed the history of man, where the weak were easy bites for the strong, girls were buried alive, and idols were worshipped instead of the One and Only Creator, into a shiny life where all people were equal, where there was no preference for man to woman, and where reason ruled over man instead of superstitions. It was her father who had freed man from ignorance, bad habits, and poverty.
It was enough for Fatema (a.s) that she was the daughter of the messenger of Allah, His beloved, and His last prophet, and it was enough for Fatema that she was the most beloved, and the closest to her father from among all his children and from among all people.
Fatema (sa) in the Verse of Insan…
The Holy Quran
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. And around about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness): if thou seest them, thou wouldst think them scattered Pearls. And when thou lookest, It is there thou wilt see a Bliss and a Realm Magnificent. Upon them will be green garments of fine silk and heavy brocade, and they will be adorned with Bracelets of silver; and their Lord will give to them to drink of a Wine pure and Holy. Verily this is a Reward for you, and your Endeavor is accepted and recognized.” (76: 5-22)
These verses were revealed after Ali, Fatima, Hassan, and Hussain (A) gave charity to needy people.
Fatema (sa) in the Verse of Mubahila…
The event of Mubahila event is famous and is known to all Muslims. Islamic scholars are united on the fact that it was revealed in regard to the Christian delegation who came from Najran to dispute the issue of Isa Ibn Maryam (A) with the Prophet (S).
With regards to this event, 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)
Fatema (sa) in the Verse of Mawaddat…
Several verses in the Quran speak about the Ahle Bayt (as)
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)
This verse is a clear command from Allah to His noble Prophet. It is as follows: (Say) O Muhammad, to your nation: (no reward do I ask of you for this) the message of Islam (except the love of those near of kin) to me. (i.e.) Ahlul-Bayt (A).
It is unanimously agreed upon that the kin mentioned in this verse are Ahlul-Bayt (A). There are many traditions narrated by both Shiite and Sunni Scholars, which not only specify the kin mentioned in this verse, but also state their names.
Lessons from the marital life of Fatema (sa)
Fatima’s house is certainly one of these places, which is surrounded by sanctity, holiness and exaltation. It was built on respect, honor and righteousness. Those who realize know the value of her house.
Fatema The Gracious
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.
The importance of these actions and laws was known to Allah, the Exalted and His chosen worshippers from the beginning. Rules and regulations which govern entering mosques, especially the Sacred Mosque in Mecca, such as preventing certain groups of people like the infidels, the junub, and menstruating women from entering them, are a reflection of this fact. Other examples of such laws are: the necessity to keep these places pure; the importance of respecting the sanctity of mosques; the forbiddance of hunting in and around Mecca during certain periods of time.
Fatema (sa) on the Day of Judgement
‘Allah the Exalted will say: “O people of the gathering: lower your heads and cast your eyes down, for this is Fatima proceeding towards Paradise.’ Gabriel shall then bring her a female camel from the female camels of Paradise; its sides shall be embellished, its muzzle with fresh pearls, and it shall have a saddle of coral. It shall kneel down in her presence; so she will ride it. Allah will then send 100, 000 angels to accompany her on her right side; and 100, 000 angels to accompany her on her left side; and 100, 000 angels to lift her onto their wings until they bring her to the gate of Paradise.”
We pray for the intercession of Fatema on the Day of Judgement
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…
Them V/s The Family of Fatema (sa)
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: “History shows that Abu Bakr himself and his whole family (excepting Asma and her son Muhammad) were hostile to the Prophet’s family, in utter disregard to what the Quran ordained or what the Prophet had said relating to the respect and love for his family. The following is the list of those whose hostility was distinctively marked:
An Account of the Birth of Hazrat Fatema (sa)
“She was born five years after (the beginning of) Prophethood, and three years after Ascension to heaven. When the Prophet died, Fatima was eighteen years old….”
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.
Fatema The Gracious 