Fatima Bint Muhammad
(RA)
Fatimah RA was the youngest daughter of Prophet Muhammad SAW
and his wife
Khadijah RA.
The Prophet
SAW was reported to have said that, “The best women in the entire
world are four: the Virgin Mary, Asiya the wife of Pharaoh, Khadijah Mother of
the
Believers, and Fatimah daughter of
Muhammad.”
Fatimah RA was also bestowed
with two titles; “az- Zahra,” which means “The
Resplendent One,” in reference to her radiant face. She also had the title “al-
Batul,” referring
to her pure character. If we examine her short life, we can
see that she
was an inspiration, one who embodied the qualities of courage,
loyalty,
humility and selflessness.
Fatimah RA was
around the age of five when her father received Prophethood.
As a young
girl, she demonstrated her fearlessness on one particular occasion
when she visited the Masjid Al- Haram with the Prophet SAW. As he began to pray,
a
group of Quraysh gathered around him. A member of the clan fetched the remains
of a slaughtered animal and threw it on the shoulders of the Prophet SAW
whilst
he was prostrating. Fatimah RA however did not stand back; she
removed the filth
from her father and angrily lashed out at the enemies. A
girl, who was not even
ten years old, silenced a group of
brutes.
Early on, Fatimah RA experienced
and witnessed a great deal of sadness and
hardship. Firstly, there was her
sisters’ departure following their marriage.
Furthermore, her sisters
Ruqayyah and Umm Kulthum suffered severe mental torture
as they were both
married to the sons of Abu Lahab, the Prophet’s SAW uncle and
staunch
enemy.
Then the family and followers were
forced to leave their home as the
persecution at the hands of the Quraysh
intensified. Life became very tough as
the Quraysh practically banned food
and any contact with the Muslims. Shortly
after the boycott, Fatimah
suffered one of the greatest tribulations with the
death of her
mother.
Fatimah RA was well known for her
compassionate and gentle personality. She
was generous, helping the poor
and needy; often she would give her food away
even if it meant going hungry
herself. She lived a very simple and humble life,
without any care for
luxuries.
This humble existence continued throughout
her marriage to
Ali Ibn Abu Talib RA. Unlike her sisters’ husbands, Ali RA was
poor and
both he and Fatimah RA had to work very hard. On one particular
occasion,
life became so unbearable that they went to the Prophet SAW to ask him
for
servants. Rather than giving them servants, the Prophet SAW taught them to
recite Subhan Allah, Al Hamdulillah, Allahu Akbar after each prayer and before
going to sleep. In many ways, their marriage had more barakah; it was based
on
piety and righteousness, and above all, they had the blessings and dua
of the
Prophet SAW.
Fatimah RA
eventually gave birth to four children. The Prophet SAW was very
close to
his grandsons, Al-Hasan and Al Husayn, and would often be seen with
them.
Despite being busy with family life,
Fatimah RA still dedicated herself to
the Muslim community in Medina. Along
with other women, she played a key role in
the Battles of Uhud and Trench,
such as tending to the wounded and preparing
food.
Fatimah RA passed away at the
age of 29 during the month of Ramadan,
just less than five months after her
father died. Such strong and pious women
are true role models for both
Muslim men and women.
(RA)
Fatimah RA was the youngest daughter of Prophet Muhammad SAW
and his wife
Khadijah RA.
The Prophet
SAW was reported to have said that, “The best women in the entire
world are four: the Virgin Mary, Asiya the wife of Pharaoh, Khadijah Mother of
the
Believers, and Fatimah daughter of
Muhammad.”
Fatimah RA was also bestowed
with two titles; “az- Zahra,” which means “The
Resplendent One,” in reference to her radiant face. She also had the title “al-
Batul,” referring
to her pure character. If we examine her short life, we can
see that she
was an inspiration, one who embodied the qualities of courage,
loyalty,
humility and selflessness.
Fatimah RA was
around the age of five when her father received Prophethood.
As a young
girl, she demonstrated her fearlessness on one particular occasion
when she visited the Masjid Al- Haram with the Prophet SAW. As he began to pray,
a
group of Quraysh gathered around him. A member of the clan fetched the remains
of a slaughtered animal and threw it on the shoulders of the Prophet SAW
whilst
he was prostrating. Fatimah RA however did not stand back; she
removed the filth
from her father and angrily lashed out at the enemies. A
girl, who was not even
ten years old, silenced a group of
brutes.
Early on, Fatimah RA experienced
and witnessed a great deal of sadness and
hardship. Firstly, there was her
sisters’ departure following their marriage.
Furthermore, her sisters
Ruqayyah and Umm Kulthum suffered severe mental torture
as they were both
married to the sons of Abu Lahab, the Prophet’s SAW uncle and
staunch
enemy.
Then the family and followers were
forced to leave their home as the
persecution at the hands of the Quraysh
intensified. Life became very tough as
the Quraysh practically banned food
and any contact with the Muslims. Shortly
after the boycott, Fatimah
suffered one of the greatest tribulations with the
death of her
mother.
Fatimah RA was well known for her
compassionate and gentle personality. She
was generous, helping the poor
and needy; often she would give her food away
even if it meant going hungry
herself. She lived a very simple and humble life,
without any care for
luxuries.
This humble existence continued throughout
her marriage to
Ali Ibn Abu Talib RA. Unlike her sisters’ husbands, Ali RA was
poor and
both he and Fatimah RA had to work very hard. On one particular
occasion,
life became so unbearable that they went to the Prophet SAW to ask him
for
servants. Rather than giving them servants, the Prophet SAW taught them to
recite Subhan Allah, Al Hamdulillah, Allahu Akbar after each prayer and before
going to sleep. In many ways, their marriage had more barakah; it was based
on
piety and righteousness, and above all, they had the blessings and dua
of the
Prophet SAW.
Fatimah RA
eventually gave birth to four children. The Prophet SAW was very
close to
his grandsons, Al-Hasan and Al Husayn, and would often be seen with
them.
Despite being busy with family life,
Fatimah RA still dedicated herself to
the Muslim community in Medina. Along
with other women, she played a key role in
the Battles of Uhud and Trench,
such as tending to the wounded and preparing
food.
Fatimah RA passed away at the
age of 29 during the month of Ramadan,
just less than five months after her
father died. Such strong and pious women
are true role models for both
Muslim men and women.