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hazrat amina
There is not much information about Hazrat Aminah’s life, but there are some established facts about her that are recorded here.
Her full name is Aminah bint Wahb, daughter of Wahb ibn Abd Manaf. She belonged to the Zuhra clan of the Quraish tribe.
She was the mother of Rasulallah
and was married to Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abdul Muttalib, who was the father of Rasulallah
.


Hazrat Abdullah passed away from an illness while on a caravan trip between Madinah Sharif and Makkah Sharif, at the age of twenty-five. At this time, Hazrat Aminah was pregnant with the blessed child and so Rasulallah
was an orphan before his blessed birth.

Hazrat Aminah passed away when Rasulallah
was six years old, the year 576 or 577 AD.

Records claim that she passed away during a trip to Madinah Sharif, on which she had taken Rasulallah
to meet his uncles and to see the grave of his father.

She was buried in Abwa, a village between Makkah and Madinah Sharif. The actual grave was rediscovered in 1998, and quickly destroyed by Wahhabis.
Some histories record light shining from her face during the blessed pregnancy, indicating the coming birth of the Holy Prophet
.

Some histories also record the face of Hazrat Abdullah shining prior to consummating the marriage, indicating that he would be father to the Holy Prophet
.

Abu Huraira reported: The Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) visited the grave of his mother and he wept, and moved others around him to tears, and said: I sought permission from my Lord to beg forgiveness for her but it was not granted to me, and I sought permission to visit her grave and it was granted to motel So visit the graves, for that makes you mindful of death. [Sahih Muslim, #2129]
In Miskhaat, in the Chapter "Ziarat Quboor," it is stated that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) sought permission from Almighty Allah to visit the grave of his mother, not to seek her forgiveness. We ask, in all honesty, that if she was a disbeliever, why was he even given permission to visit her grave when it is stated explicitly in the Holy Quran not to even visit the graves of disbelievers? The Holy Quran states:
"Not stand by his grave (O Muhammad). Lo! They disbelieved in Allah and His Messenger, and they died while they were evil-doers."
The above verse is proof enough that she was not a disbeliever or else he would not have been given permission to even stand at her grave.
As to the question of forgiveness, he was not permitted to ask for their forgiveness because they were not sinners. A sinner or disbeliever is he upon whom a set of Divine Laws has reached and who intentionally violates it. A set of pure Divine Laws did not reach the parent's of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), yet they believed in One Allah. How then could they be termed as idolaters?
As to the question of him weeping, it was merely a burst of filial affection.
The Holy Quran states:
"We never punish until We have sent a Messenger."
The Pure Message or a Messenger never reached both of Rasoolullah's (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) parents, so how could they be punished? Yes, without doubt, they believed in the Religion of Hazrat Ibrahim (alaihis salaam), that is, in One Allah. Yet, as history proves, the Divine Books at that time had been misinterpreted and tampered with by human beings. The criterion of being called a person of faith at that time was strictly to believe in One God, which the parents of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) believed in. It would be unfair to, therefore, call them disbelievers.
As to the injunction:
"Nor yet for those who die while they are disbelievers."
or
"Those who die as disbelievers."
This verse was revealed for those who die as disbelievers. When both the parents of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) did not die as disbelievers, how can one say that these verses refer to them?
Another point to remember is that if the parents of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) were disbelievers, why were there names "Abdullah" and "Aaminah"? The meaning of "Abdullah" is "Slave of Allah" and "Aaminah" means "One with Faith." The similitude of those who vile and disrespect them is like those who vile and disrespect the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) by calling him "Muhammad", which means "Praised One." If we term them as disbelievers (Ma'azallah), it is the uniqueness of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) to perfect their faith and save them from Hell. Addressing the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), Almighty Allah states in the Holy Quran:
"And soon will thy Lord give you (that wherewith) you shall be well pleased."
Taking this verse into account, which dutiful and obedient son will be pleased at seeing his parents in Hell?
Ask yourselves the question: Will it please the Almighty Allah to see the parents of Hazrat Isa and Hazrat Moosa (alaihimus salaam) in Paradise and the parents of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in Hell? Without doubt, during their life in this world they believed in One Allah and on the day of the Farewell Pilgrimage they were raised and made to recite the Kalima, thereby joining the folds of the Believers.
Once during a lecture, a Deobandi Molvi accused the people of exaggeration to the question of intercession by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). He said that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) could not even intercede or mediate on behalf of his own parents. A peasant, who was present in the gathering, stood up and asked the Molvi about the status of a Scholar and of a Hafez (one who memorizes the Quran) on the Day of Judgement. He relied that a Scholar will be able to intercede and mediate for seven generations of his family preceding him, while the Hafez will mediate for three generations. Hearing this reply, the peasant retorted that while an ordinary Scholar will be able to save seven generations from going to Hell, how was it possible for the greatest of Prophets, who was granted Intercession and upon whom the greatest Book was revealed, not to be able to save his own parents? Was this logical? Needless to say, the Molvi was speechless!
For those who say, Ma'az-Allah, that the parents of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) were non-believers, they should think and ponder that if the parents of no other Prophet were non-believers, how then would the parents of the greatest of all Prophets be non-Believers?
"Not stand by his grave (O Muhammad). Lo! They disbelieved in Allah and His Messenger, and they died while they were evil-doers."
The above verse is proof enough that she was not a disbeliever or else he would not have been given permission to even stand at her grave.
As to the question of forgiveness, he was not permitted to ask for their forgiveness because they were not sinners. A sinner or disbeliever is he upon whom a set of Divine Laws has reached and who intentionally violates it. A set of pure Divine Laws did not reach the parent's of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), yet they believed in One Allah. How then could they be termed as idolaters?
As to the question of him weeping, it was merely a burst of filial affection.
The Holy Quran states:
"We never punish until We have sent a Messenger."
The Pure Message or a Messenger never reached both of Rasoolullah's (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) parents, so how could they be punished? Yes, without doubt, they believed in the Religion of Hazrat Ibrahim (alaihis salaam), that is, in One Allah. Yet, as history proves, the Divine Books at that time had been misinterpreted and tampered with by human beings. The criterion of being called a person of faith at that time was strictly to believe in One God, which the parents of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) believed in. It would be unfair to, therefore, call them disbelievers.
As to the injunction:
"Nor yet for those who die while they are disbelievers."
or
"Those who die as disbelievers."
This verse was revealed for those who die as disbelievers. When both the parents of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) did not die as disbelievers, how can one say that these verses refer to them?
Another point to remember is that if the parents of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) were disbelievers, why were there names "Abdullah" and "Aaminah"? The meaning of "Abdullah" is "Slave of Allah" and "Aaminah" means "One with Faith." The similitude of those who vile and disrespect them is like those who vile and disrespect the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) by calling him "Muhammad", which means "Praised One." If we term them as disbelievers (Ma'azallah), it is the uniqueness of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) to perfect their faith and save them from Hell. Addressing the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), Almighty Allah states in the Holy Quran:
"And soon will thy Lord give you (that wherewith) you shall be well pleased."
Taking this verse into account, which dutiful and obedient son will be pleased at seeing his parents in Hell?
Ask yourselves the question: Will it please the Almighty Allah to see the parents of Hazrat Isa and Hazrat Moosa (alaihimus salaam) in Paradise and the parents of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in Hell? Without doubt, during their life in this world they believed in One Allah and on the day of the Farewell Pilgrimage they were raised and made to recite the Kalima, thereby joining the folds of the Believers.
Once during a lecture, a Deobandi Molvi accused the people of exaggeration to the question of intercession by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). He said that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) could not even intercede or mediate on behalf of his own parents. A peasant, who was present in the gathering, stood up and asked the Molvi about the status of a Scholar and of a Hafez (one who memorizes the Quran) on the Day of Judgement. He relied that a Scholar will be able to intercede and mediate for seven generations of his family preceding him, while the Hafez will mediate for three generations. Hearing this reply, the peasant retorted that while an ordinary Scholar will be able to save seven generations from going to Hell, how was it possible for the greatest of Prophets, who was granted Intercession and upon whom the greatest Book was revealed, not to be able to save his own parents? Was this logical? Needless to say, the Molvi was speechless!
It is a proven fact from the Holy Quran and Ahadith that the parents of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) - Sayyiduna Abdullah and Sayyidah Aamina (radi Allahu anhuma) - were always on Iman and left this world with Iman. Just as the cities of Makkah and Madina are the most exalted cities in the world due to being the birth place and place of demise of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), likewise, the genealogy of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is the most exalted and pure chain in the Universe.All his forefathers, from his father, Sayyiduna Abdullah (radi Allahu anhu), to Sayyiduna Adam (alaihis salaam), were Mu'min, Muwaahids (believers in the Oneness of Allah), Aabids and Zaahids. None from amongst them were idol-worshippers or Faasiqs (sinners). Actually, the Noor of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) travelled from Sayyiduna Adam (alaihis salaam) to Sayyiduna Abdullah (radi Allahu anhu), in the family chain of those who always sincerely worshipped One Allah.
For those who say, Ma'az-Allah, that the parents of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) were non-believers, they should think and ponder that if the parents of no other Prophet were non-believers, how then would the parents of the greatest of all Prophets be non-believers? In the era in which the Holy Prophet's (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) parent's lived all that was required for Iman was to affirm the true belief in the Oneness of Almighty Allah. Neither did they commit Kufr nor was their Iman changed, so they cannot be regarded as sinners or Kaafirs. They remained true Mu'mins in life and when they passed away.
The great Ulama have proven the Iman and Islam of the parents of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in three different ways:-
1. Both of them were on Deen-e-Haneef - following the teachings of Sayyiduna Ibrahim (alaihis salaam).In their time, they had not received direct invitation of previous Prophets to their Deen. They passed away with Iman, believing in One Allah before the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) announced his Prophethood.
2. Due to the Du'a of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), Allah Ta'ala gave life to his parents who were buried in their graves and they brought Iman on him. After Hajjat-ul Widaa, he brought them back to life with the permission of Allah Ta'ala. By seeing him and bringing Iman on him, they became Sahaabi-e-Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). (Fatawa Razviah; Tafseer-e-Na'eemi)
3, The Holy Quran states: "There had come unto you a Messenger (one) of yourselves." In another reading the Fah (in Arabic) is pronounced with a Zabbar, which would mean that this most honourable Prophet has come from a most honourable group or society. Naturally, the idolaters cannot be termed as a honourable group, but on the contrary, as the most wicked. The above argument proves that the parents of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and his entire genealogical trace were a most honourable group and believed in One Allah.
A Tradition extracted from Bukhari found in Miskhaat, under the Chapter "Fazaa'il Syedul Mursaleen," contains the following words of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam): "I have been sent from the best group of the children of Adam, from one group to the next, till I am in that group which I am." This Hadith substantiates that the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has been carried along the best and most noble group. The revolution of his light (Noor) has always remained within clean and pure wombs. Whose womb can be considered as clean and pure, but that of a true Believer in One Almighty Allah!
In Miskhaat, in the Chapter "Ziarat Quboor," it is stated that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) sought permission from Allah Ta'ala to visit the grave of his mother, not to seek her forgiveness. We ask, in all honesty, that if she was a disbeliever, why was he even given permission to visit her grave when it is stated explicitly in the Holy Quran not to even visit the graves of disbelievers? This proves that she was not a disbeliever or else he would not have been given permission to even stand at her grave. As to the question of forgiveness, he was not permitted to ask for their forgiveness because they were not sinners. A sinner or disbeliever is he upon whom a set of Divine Laws has reached and who intentionally violates it. A set of pure Divine Laws did not reach the parent's of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), yet they believed in One Allah. How then could they be termed as idolaters?
Before the arrival of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) his mother also witnessed strange things during her pregnancy as well as the time of his birth. During her pregnancy, in every month a different Prophet used to appear to her in her dream describing to her of the wonderful and glorious attributes of her expected child, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Once, the midwife, Bibi Halima (radi Allahu anha), in a state of apprehension, described to Bibi Aaminah (radi Allahu anha) the splitting of her son's chest. Bibi Aaminah (radi Allahu anha) replied that she should not be afraid as her son was the true and Last Prophet and that the Shaitaan would not be able to harm him in any way. So how is it possible to refer to her as a disbeliever after she had witnessed all the strange happenings and wonderful experiences? It is emphatically impossible
The Holy Quran states: "We never punish until We have sent a Messenger." The Pure Message or a Messenger never reached both of Rasoolullah's (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) parents, so how could they be punished? Yes, without doubt, they believed in the Religion of Sayyiduna Ibrahim (alaihis salaam), that is, in One Allah. Yet, as history proves, the Divine Books at that time had been misinterpreted and tampered with by human beings. The criterion of being called a person of faith at that time was strictly to believe in One God, which the parents of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) believed in. It would be unfair to, therefore, call them disbelievers.
Sheikh Muhaddith Dehlwi (radi Allahu anhu) said that the parents of all Prophets were never disbelievers.
At the time of the construction of the Holy Kaaba, Sayyiduna Ibrahim (alaihis salaam) prayed to Allah Ta'ala. The Holy Quran confirms: "And raise up in their midst a Messenger from among them." The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) being raised from among the Muslim group is a fulfilment of Sayyiduna Ibrahim's (alaihis salaam) supplication.
With regards to the question of raising the dead, it is not an impossibility. This fact has been clearly proven by Sayyiduna Isa, Sayyiduna Moosa and Sayyiduna Hazkeel (alaihimus salaam). It has been reported in the Ahadith that close to Qiyamah, even the Kaafir Dajjal will be able to raise the dead. It has been reported that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) also raised the dead as was in the case of Sayyiduna Jaber's (radi Allahu anhu) children and the entire group. (Qurtabi, Madaarijun Nabuwat, Shaami)
The concept of accepting faith after death is not an impossibility. The Ahadith have proven that the Ashaab-e-Kaaf will be raised from their graves and will join the forces of Imam Mehdi. They will even perform the Holy Pilgrimage.
Another point to remember is that if the parents of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) were disbelievers, why were there names "Abdullah" and "Aaminah"? The meaning of "Abdullah" is "Slave of Allah" and "Aaminah" means "One with Faith."
Addressing the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), Almighty Allah states in the Holy Quran: "And soon will thy Lord give you (that wherewith) you shall be well pleased." Taking this verse into account, which dutiful and obedient son will be pleased at seeing his parents in Hell? Ask yourselves the question: Will it please the Almighty Allah to see the parents of Sayyiduna Isa and Sayyiduna Moosa (alaihimus salaam) in Paradise and the parents of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in Hell? Without doubt, during their life in this world they believed in One Allah and on the day of the Farewell Pilgrimage they were raised and made to recite the Kalima, thereby joining the folds of the Believers.
For those who say, Ma'az-Allah, that the parents of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) were non-believers, they should think and ponder that if the parents of no other Prophet were non-believers, how then would the parents of the greatest of all Prophets be non-believers? In the era in which the Holy Prophet's (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) parent's lived all that was required for Iman was to affirm the true belief in the Oneness of Almighty Allah. Neither did they commit Kufr nor was their Iman changed, so they cannot be regarded as sinners or Kaafirs. They remained true Mu'mins in life and when they passed away.
The great Ulama have proven the Iman and Islam of the parents of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in three different ways:-
1. Both of them were on Deen-e-Haneef - following the teachings of Sayyiduna Ibrahim (alaihis salaam).In their time, they had not received direct invitation of previous Prophets to their Deen. They passed away with Iman, believing in One Allah before the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) announced his Prophethood.
2. Due to the Du'a of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), Allah Ta'ala gave life to his parents who were buried in their graves and they brought Iman on him. After Hajjat-ul Widaa, he brought them back to life with the permission of Allah Ta'ala. By seeing him and bringing Iman on him, they became Sahaabi-e-Rasool (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). (Fatawa Razviah; Tafseer-e-Na'eemi)
3, The Holy Quran states: "There had come unto you a Messenger (one) of yourselves." In another reading the Fah (in Arabic) is pronounced with a Zabbar, which would mean that this most honourable Prophet has come from a most honourable group or society. Naturally, the idolaters cannot be termed as a honourable group, but on the contrary, as the most wicked. The above argument proves that the parents of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and his entire genealogical trace were a most honourable group and believed in One Allah.
A Tradition extracted from Bukhari found in Miskhaat, under the Chapter "Fazaa'il Syedul Mursaleen," contains the following words of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam): "I have been sent from the best group of the children of Adam, from one group to the next, till I am in that group which I am." This Hadith substantiates that the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has been carried along the best and most noble group. The revolution of his light (Noor) has always remained within clean and pure wombs. Whose womb can be considered as clean and pure, but that of a true Believer in One Almighty Allah!
In Miskhaat, in the Chapter "Ziarat Quboor," it is stated that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) sought permission from Allah Ta'ala to visit the grave of his mother, not to seek her forgiveness. We ask, in all honesty, that if she was a disbeliever, why was he even given permission to visit her grave when it is stated explicitly in the Holy Quran not to even visit the graves of disbelievers? This proves that she was not a disbeliever or else he would not have been given permission to even stand at her grave. As to the question of forgiveness, he was not permitted to ask for their forgiveness because they were not sinners. A sinner or disbeliever is he upon whom a set of Divine Laws has reached and who intentionally violates it. A set of pure Divine Laws did not reach the parent's of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), yet they believed in One Allah. How then could they be termed as idolaters?
Before the arrival of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) his mother also witnessed strange things during her pregnancy as well as the time of his birth. During her pregnancy, in every month a different Prophet used to appear to her in her dream describing to her of the wonderful and glorious attributes of her expected child, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Once, the midwife, Bibi Halima (radi Allahu anha), in a state of apprehension, described to Bibi Aaminah (radi Allahu anha) the splitting of her son's chest. Bibi Aaminah (radi Allahu anha) replied that she should not be afraid as her son was the true and Last Prophet and that the Shaitaan would not be able to harm him in any way. So how is it possible to refer to her as a disbeliever after she had witnessed all the strange happenings and wonderful experiences? It is emphatically impossible
The Holy Quran states: "We never punish until We have sent a Messenger." The Pure Message or a Messenger never reached both of Rasoolullah's (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) parents, so how could they be punished? Yes, without doubt, they believed in the Religion of Sayyiduna Ibrahim (alaihis salaam), that is, in One Allah. Yet, as history proves, the Divine Books at that time had been misinterpreted and tampered with by human beings. The criterion of being called a person of faith at that time was strictly to believe in One God, which the parents of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) believed in. It would be unfair to, therefore, call them disbelievers.
Sheikh Muhaddith Dehlwi (radi Allahu anhu) said that the parents of all Prophets were never disbelievers.
At the time of the construction of the Holy Kaaba, Sayyiduna Ibrahim (alaihis salaam) prayed to Allah Ta'ala. The Holy Quran confirms: "And raise up in their midst a Messenger from among them." The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) being raised from among the Muslim group is a fulfilment of Sayyiduna Ibrahim's (alaihis salaam) supplication.
With regards to the question of raising the dead, it is not an impossibility. This fact has been clearly proven by Sayyiduna Isa, Sayyiduna Moosa and Sayyiduna Hazkeel (alaihimus salaam). It has been reported in the Ahadith that close to Qiyamah, even the Kaafir Dajjal will be able to raise the dead. It has been reported that the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) also raised the dead as was in the case of Sayyiduna Jaber's (radi Allahu anhu) children and the entire group. (Qurtabi, Madaarijun Nabuwat, Shaami)
The concept of accepting faith after death is not an impossibility. The Ahadith have proven that the Ashaab-e-Kaaf will be raised from their graves and will join the forces of Imam Mehdi. They will even perform the Holy Pilgrimage.
Another point to remember is that if the parents of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) were disbelievers, why were there names "Abdullah" and "Aaminah"? The meaning of "Abdullah" is "Slave of Allah" and "Aaminah" means "One with Faith."
Addressing the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), Almighty Allah states in the Holy Quran: "And soon will thy Lord give you (that wherewith) you shall be well pleased." Taking this verse into account, which dutiful and obedient son will be pleased at seeing his parents in Hell? Ask yourselves the question: Will it please the Almighty Allah to see the parents of Sayyiduna Isa and Sayyiduna Moosa (alaihimus salaam) in Paradise and the parents of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in Hell? Without doubt, during their life in this world they believed in One Allah and on the day of the Farewell Pilgrimage they were raised and made to recite the Kalima, thereby joining the folds of the Believers.
For those who say, Ma'az-Allah, that the parents of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) were non-believers, they should think and ponder that if the parents of no other Prophet were non-believers, how then would the parents of the greatest of all Prophets be non-Believers?
Hazrat Sayyidah Fatima
Hazrat Fatima
was born 5 years before the Holy Prophet
declared his Prophethood, on the 20th of Jamadius Sani. These were the better days when the Quraish were busy reconstructing the Kabah. She was born when the Holy Prophet
was approximately 45 years of age.



Name and Titles
Her name is Fatima and she is the youngest daughter of the Holy Prophet
.

She is the Leader of the women of the world, and Leader of the women in the Paradise.
Her titles are Taahira, Zahra and Batool.
She is named Fatima because Allah will protect her & her followers from the fire of Hell. She is called Batool because she was distinguished among the ladies of her age in regards to knowledge, piety and ancestry. She is Zahra, because she excelled in feminine charms and human excellence.
Childhood
From her childhood, Hazrat Fatima was very calm, elegant and sensible. Her other sisters used to take part in games and hobbies, but she would not join them.
She did not enjoy going out & visiting people unnecessarily and would keep herself distanced, spending time in the presence of her mother, Hazrat Khadija.
She did not enjoy going out & visiting people unnecessarily and would keep herself distanced, spending time in the presence of her mother, Hazrat Khadija.
The Holy Prophet
would appreciate her simplicity and her disregard of worldly attachments, and this is another reason as to why she was called Batool.

Being the daughter of the Blessed Prophet
, she was bestowed with exceptional characteristics and distinctions.

Social Boycott
When Hazrat Fatima was approximately 12 years old, she faced very difficult circumstances in which the companions & family of Rasulallah
were driven out of their homes by the Kuffar for 3 years. They were isolated in a small area some distance from Makkah, called Shabi Abi Talib. For these 3 years, the supply of food was scarce and the people faced great hardships. The condition of the children was worse, and at times people were left with no choice but to eat leaves to satisfy their hunger. Rasulallah
’s friends and family, despite their unspeakable suffering, showed no signs of giving up and eventually the boycott came to an end and they were allowed to return home. This difficult trial had an effect on the health on Hazrat Fatima which persisted throughout her life.


Death of Hazrat Khadija
The pain and problems in Hazrat Fatima’s life did not come to an end even after the episode of social boycott. The moment came when her mother, Hazrat Khadija, passed away and thus Hazrat Fatima was deprived of a loving & kind hearted mother. After this, whenever she felt lonely and bereaved, Hazrat Aisha & Hazrat Asma would console her.
Migration
When the Kuffar (non-Muslims) of Makkah became more aggressive in their enmity, they inflicted more suffering on the Muslims. Rasulallah
, at the command of Allah
, migrated from Makkah to Madinah Sharif. A few days after reaching Madinah Sharif, Rasulallah
sent his slaves, Hazrat Abu Raafi & Hazrat Zaid bin Haritha to bring his family members, which of course, included Hazrat Fatima.



Her Marriage
When the Holy Prophet
migrated to Madinah, Hazrat Fatima was unmarried. There were a number of proposals offered for her. Firstly, Hazrat Abu Bakr requested for her hand to which Rasulallah
remained silent. Then Hazrat Umar expressed his willingness and in reply, Rasulallah
said, ‘It will be according to Allah’s Command.’ Finally, Rasulallah
betrothed Hazrat Fatima to Hazrat Ali.
When the Holy Prophet




On the day of the marriage, Rasulallah
ordered Hazrat Anas to call Hazrat Abu Bakr, Hazrat Umar, Hazrat Usman, Hazrat Abdul Rahman bin Auf, the Muhajireen & the Ansar. Then he himself recited the wedding sermon with a beautiful smile on his Blessed Face. He said to Hazrat Ali, “I am marrying you to Fatima for 400 Mithqaal silver jointure. Do you agree?” Hazrat Ali then replied, “Yes, of course.” At the time, Hazrat Fatima was almost 19 years old and Hazrat Ali was almost 21 years old.

Dowry
The dowry Rasulallah
gave to his beloved daughter is as follows:

· a couch or bed
· a leather pillow stuffed with date bark
· a waterskin
· bedding
· two pots
· one grind stone
· two bed sheets
· one prayer mat
Devoted daughter
In the battle of Uhud, Rasulallah
sustained serious injuries on his blessed head and cheek but he was protected by Allah, through the unrivalled devotion of his Companions, one of whom shielded the Holy Prophet from the arrows of the enemy using his bare hands.

In this state of confusion, someone shouted that the Holy Prophet


She, ultimately, burnt a palm-mat and put its ashes into the wound which stopped the flow of blood.
Once, Rasulallah
was performing Namaz in the Kabah. The accursed Uqba bin Abi Moit put the tripe of a camel on the back of the Holy Prophet
while he was in Sajda (prostration). Someone told Hazrat Fatima about this evil action of the non-Muslim and she became restless. She rushed towards the Kabah and removed the tripe from Rasulallah
’s back, while the Kuffar were laughing and clapping.
She looked at them and said “You will be punished for this ill gesture by the Lord of Lords.”
Her words proved true as after some years in the battle of Badr, all those wicked people met their ends in a humiliating way.



She looked at them and said “You will be punished for this ill gesture by the Lord of Lords.”
Her words proved true as after some years in the battle of Badr, all those wicked people met their ends in a humiliating way.
Her Generosity
Hazrat Ibne Abbas reports that once Hazrat Ali irrigated a garden throughout the night and he got some barley as wages. From that barley, Hazrat Fatima ground it and prepared their meal. When they intended to eat, a needy person knocked at the door and said, "I am hungry." Hazrat Fatima gave all the food to that poor person and prepared their meal again from more barley. She had hardly finished preparing it, when an orphan appealed to them for help and all the food was donated to him too. She then began to ground the remaining barley and prepare the food again, when a polytheist captive asked for food in the way of Allah. Again, Hazrat Fatima donated all the food to him and all the family members remained hungry.
Allah

“And they feed, for the love of Him, the poor, the orphan and the prisoner.”
(Holy Qur’an - Al-Dahr, 29:8)
(Holy Qur’an - Al-Dahr, 29:8)
Once, an old man from the Banu Sulaim tribe embraced Islam. Rasulallah
asked him, “Do you have any fortune?”. He submitted, “By Allah. I am the poorest one among the three thousand people of Banu Sulaim.”
Rasulallah
glanced at his Companions and said, “Who will help this poor person?" Hazrat Saad bin Ubadah stood up and said, “O Messenger of Allah! I have a dromedary (camel) which I give him.

Rasulallah

Rasulallah
said, “Who is there among you to cover his head?" Hazrat Ali stood and put his turban on the head of that bedouin.

Rasulallah
then asked, “Who will arrange food for him?” Hazrat Salman Farsi took the bedouin along with him and went to arrange food for him. He asked from some people but received nothing from them.

At last, he knocked at the door of Sayyidah Fatima's house. ”Who is it?” she inquired. Hazrat Salman Farsi narrated to her the whole story and submitted, “O daughter of the true Messenger of Allah! Arrange some food for this poor man, please.”
Tears filled her blessed eyes, and Hazrat Fatima replied, “O Salman, by Allah! We have been starving for the last three days, and both children have slept hungry but I will not let you go empty handed. Take my shawl to Shamoon, the Jew and ask him to keep the shawl of Fatima the daughter of Muhammad
and give something to this poor man.”
Tears filled her blessed eyes, and Hazrat Fatima replied, “O Salman, by Allah! We have been starving for the last three days, and both children have slept hungry but I will not let you go empty handed. Take my shawl to Shamoon, the Jew and ask him to keep the shawl of Fatima the daughter of Muhammad

Hazrat Salman took that bedouin along with him to the house of that Jew and told him the entire story. Startled by this news, he cried out “O Salman! By God, these are the people about whom the Torah has informed us about. Be my witness, I believe in the father of Fatima!”
He then gave some grain to Hazrat Salman for the poor man, and also returned the shawl to Sayyidah Fatima.
Resemblance between Father & Daughter
Sayyidah Fatima took after her father from head to toe. She resembled him in looks, manners, walk, articulation and character. In other words. she was a reflection of her father.
Hazrat Aisha says, “I did not see anyone who resembled the Holy Prophet
, in all manners, more perfectly than Fatima, the daughter of the Messenger of Allah.”

On another occasion, Hazrat Aisha narrates, “Then came Fatima whose gait resembles that of the Messenger of Allah." (Muslim)
Beloved Daughter of the Holy Prophet
Rasulallah
loved Hazrat Fatima to a great extent. It was the routine of the Holy Prophet
that whenever he returned from a journey, after performing prayer in the Masjid, he went straight to Hazrat Fatima’s house.
In short, the love of the Holy Prophet
for his cherished daughter is to be admired.


In short, the love of the Holy Prophet

Hazrat Sayyidah Aisha reports, "Whenever she visited the Holy Prophet
, he stood up for her, kissed her and seated her on his place." (Tirmidhi)

The following event also throws light on the extreme love of the Holy Prophet for his most favourite daughter Hazrat Fatima.
Once, Hazrat Ali intended to marry the daughter of Abu Jahal. When Hazrat Fatima became aware of this fact, she went straight to the Holy Prophet
and informed him of the current circumstances. The Holy Prophet
mounted his pulpit and delivered the following sermon whose each & every word bears the witness that Rasulallah
loved his daughter to the core of his blessed heart, “Banu Hashim have sought my consent to marry their daughter to Ali bin Abi Talib. I do not give the consent, I do not give the consent, I do not give the consent. Yes, if Ali wishes, he should first give divorce to my daughter and then marry their daughter. Because my daughter is part of my body. The thing which disturbs her, disturbs me and the thing which distresses, her distresses me.” (Muslim)
Once, Hazrat Ali intended to marry the daughter of Abu Jahal. When Hazrat Fatima became aware of this fact, she went straight to the Holy Prophet



Hazrat Fatima’s Love for Rasulallah 

The intensity of Hazrat Fatima’s love for her Beloved Father can be perceived in the fact that she did not smile at all after his passing away. (Usdul Ghaba Verse 5 page 634)
It is also reported by Sayyidah Aisha that while Rasulallah
was on his death bed, he whispered to Hazrat Fatima twice. The first time, she wept and the second time, she smiled. On enquiry, she replied: “He informed me that he was leaving this world due to this illness, so I began to weep. Then he informed me that I would be the first in his family to meet him, at this I smiled.” (Tirmidhi)

Dear readers! This tradition, without any exaggeration testifies to the belief that the Holy Prophet
knows his own end and even the time of the departure of his followers too.

Secondly, Rasulallah

The Best Housewife
As Hazrat Fatima was a reflection of the Messenger of Allah
, she always preferred to do the household chores herself. She would work to the extent that her blessed hands became blistered due to using a grinding stone and her clothes would become dusty from sweeping the floor.

Hazrat Ali reported that, one day Hazrat Fatima went to her father's house to ask for a slave or a servant who would perform some of the chores as she had grown corns on her hands due to the strenuous work. At this time, Rasulallah
was not at home. She then informed Hazrat Aisha of her condition and returned home.

At night, Rasulallah
went to her house and said, 'Should I not tell you a thing which is better for you than a slave? When you go to bed, recite 33 times Subhanallah (Glory to Allah), 33 times Alhamdulillah (All praise to Allah), and 34 times Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest). This will be better for you than a servant.”
(Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi)

(Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi)
Leader of the Women of the Worlds
Once Sayyidah Fatima fell ill. Rasulallah
asked about her health and she replied that she was not well and there was no food at home to eat.
Rasulallah
said "My daughter! Are you not pleased over the fact that you are the Leader of the women of the worlds?"
Hazrat Fatima replied, “Father, then where stands Sayyidah Maryam?"
Rasulallah
replied, “She was the Leader of the women of the worlds of her time, while you are the Leader of the women of the worlds of your era. And your husband is Leader in this world as well as in the Hereafter."

Rasulallah

Hazrat Fatima replied, “Father, then where stands Sayyidah Maryam?"
Rasulallah

Wrath of Hazrat Fatima is the Wrath of Allah 

Hazrat Ali reports that Rasulallah
said to Hazrat Fatima, “If you become furious, Allah
also becomes wrathful. And if you are pleased, Allah
also becomes pleased.” (Usdul Ghaba, verse 5)



Piety & Purification
Allah
sent down a verse expressing the piety & pureness of all the members of Rasulallah
’s family:


“Allah only desires, O the members of the Prophet’s house! That He may remove from you every impurity and purify you well having cleansed you thoroughly.”
(Surah al-Ahzab 33:33)
(Surah al-Ahzab 33:33)
Faith in Allah
One day Hazrat Usman Ghani invited Rasulallah
to a feast at his house. Accepting the invitation, Rasulallah
accompanied by his Companions, proceeded towards Hazrat Usman's residence.


As the Rasulallah
started to walk, Hazrat Usman began to count the steps of the Holy Prophet
.
Rasulallah
asked, 'Why are you counting my steps?"
Hazrat Usman replied, “Ya Rasulallah, I will set one slave free for each of your steps to my house.”
Afterward, Hazrat Usman materialized this wish when Rasulallah
’s visit to his house was over .


Rasulallah

Hazrat Usman replied, “Ya Rasulallah, I will set one slave free for each of your steps to my house.”
Afterward, Hazrat Usman materialized this wish when Rasulallah

Hadrat Ali then returned home looking troubled.
Hazrat Fatima asked, “Why are you so worried?” In reply, told her the complete story. Hazrat Fatima then said to him, “Go, and invite Rasulallah
along with his Companions.”
Hazrat Fatima asked, “Why are you so worried?” In reply, told her the complete story. Hazrat Fatima then said to him, “Go, and invite Rasulallah

In short, the Holy Prophet
proceeded with his Companions towards Hazrat Ali’s residence. Meanwhile, Hazrat Fatima placed a pot on the stove and invoked her Lord, “Ya Allah! This servant of Yours has invited Your Beloved Prophet and his Companions. Now let me not feel ashamed in front of them."

Allah
then fulfilled her invocation, by filling the pot with Heavenly food. When all the guests were eating, the Holy Prophet
informed them that Allah
had sent this food from Heaven. Hearing this, a surge of happiness ran through all the guests.



Hazrat Fatima, the Queen of the Universe, again invoked Allah in the state of Sajda (prostration), “O Allah! Usman Ghani had freed one slave for every step taken by Your Prophet to his home. Please free one sinner in the Holy Prophet's Ummah from the Hell-Fire, for the sake of every step he has taken to my house.”
When Hazrat Fatima finished her supplication, Hazrat Jibrail appeared infront of Rasulallah
and said, “Allah
has sent this glad tiding to you that He, granting the invocation of your beloved daughter, has freed one thousand wrong-doers from the fire for every step you took towards her house.”
(Jamiul Mo’jizaat)


(Jamiul Mo’jizaat)
Blessed Progeny
Hazrat Fatima gave birth to two sons - Hazrat Imam Hassan and Hazrat Imam Hussain and two daughters, Hazrat Sayyidah Umme Kulthum and Sayyidah Zainab.
Some historians have added the names of Hazrat Imam Mohsin and Sayyidah Ruqayya to the progeny of Hazrat Fatima, while others have omitted them. Those who have included their names also agree that they had died in their prime age. Therefore, there is not much information recorded about them.
Some historians have added the names of Hazrat Imam Mohsin and Sayyidah Ruqayya to the progeny of Hazrat Fatima, while others have omitted them. Those who have included their names also agree that they had died in their prime age. Therefore, there is not much information recorded about them.
It is also one of the excellences of Hazrat Fatima that her progeny resumed the lineage of descendence of the Holy Prophet
and this will remain upto the Last Day.

Rasulallah
said:

“All the offspring of Adam (A.S.) are attributed to their paternal relatives, except the progeny of Fatima that I am their father and their paternal link.”
Hazrat Fatima Leaves this World
When the time of Sayyidah Fatima's death approached, she told Hazrat Asma, the daughter of Omais, that she did not like the traditional way in which the funeral of a woman would be carried to the grave (a sheet was used to cover the dead through which the body was visible). Hazrat Asma told her that in Habsha (Ethopia), she had seen a different custom in which they would place the branches of trees on the bed and then spread the sheet over them (so that the body shape was also concealed).
Hazrat Fatima approved of this custom and advised that after her death, she and Hazrat Ali (*please see note below) should bathe her body, and they should not seek assistance of any third person.
Hazrat Fatima approved of this custom and advised that after her death, she and Hazrat Ali (*please see note below) should bathe her body, and they should not seek assistance of any third person.
Hence, Hazrat Fatima

She left this world on 3rd Ramadan 11 AH, at the age of thirty.
Hazrat Ali led her funeral prayer and she, according to her wish, was buried at night in Jannatul Baqi (Usdul Ghaba).
Hazrat Ali led her funeral prayer and she, according to her wish, was buried at night in Jannatul Baqi (Usdul Ghaba).
Hazrat Fatima’s piety & modesty was such, that even at the time of death she ensured that none should see her dead body wrapped in the shroud. It is Hazrat Sayyidah Fatima who will enjoy such a status on the Day of Resurrection, that a herald will announce "O people! Lower your gaze so that Fatima, the daughter of Muhammad, may pass through here.” (Usdul Ghaba. V 5, P524)
Note *
No man can touch the dead body of his wife, as once she has passed away the marriage becomes void. This is also a special attribute of Hazrat Fatima
, that her death did not nullify their marriage.
Hence, Hazrat Ali remained her husband even after her death.
No man can touch the dead body of his wife, as once she has passed away the marriage becomes void. This is also a special attribute of Hazrat Fatima

Hence, Hazrat Ali remained her husband even after her death.