Allah orders the believers to follow the Noble Prophet
(s.a.w.s.) in the Glorious Qur’an Surah
al-Ahz’ab Ayah 21: “The Messenger of Allah is certainly a good example for
those of you who have hope in Allah and in the Day of Judgment and who remember
Allah very often.”
The Noble Prophet (s.a.w.s.) being a man, the women may need
guidance in the spheres of feminine needs and situations, how can they follow
into the footsteps of the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.s.). Moreover, women have three
stations in a society viz. a mother, a daughter, and a wife. There is Tradition
of the Noble Prophet: “Fatima is a part
of me!” It is a well-known fact that a part has all the qualities of the
whole.
The Infallible and
Pure Sayyidah Fatima is a perfect role model for the Muslim women. For all
the Ayahs revealed in the Glorious Qur’an regarding women, she was the perfect
model and translated every Ayah into action.
Sayyidah Fatimah as a
daughter: She inherited the genius and wisdom, the determination and will
power, piety and sanctity, generosity and benevolence, devotion and worship of
Allah, self sacrifice and hospitality, forbearance and patience, knowledge and
nobility of disposition of her illustrious father, both in words and actions.
She loved her parents so much that she won their love and regard to such an
extent that the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.s.) used to stand up whenever she came to
him. After the death of her mother, she looked after the Noble Prophet
(s.a.w.s.) so devoutly that he used to call her “Umme Abi’ha” meaning “Mother of her Father”. He married Umme Salma
(s.a.), a widow, to look after household chores and also to tutor the young “Lady
of Paradise” Saiyyda Fatima (s.a.). The wise woman replied to the Noble Prophet
(s.a.w.s.): “How can I tutor the one, who is the personification of Purity and
high virtues, it is I who should learn from her.” Later, when the hostility of
the Quraish increased and her father was injured by stone throwing on him, she
was the one who would perform the dressing of his wounds, and comforted him.
When the infidels would throw the intestines of the sheep on his back while he
was prostrating in the mosque, she would pick it up and throw away. Then with
her small loving hands, cleaned her father’s head and face, comforted him and
returned home. People, who saw this thin, weak girl, alone, besides her
champion father, saw how she comforted him. She supported him through his
troubles and sufferings. With her pure, child-like behavior, she sympathized
with him. Hence, the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.s.) called her “Umme Abi’ha”. The
Noble Prophet (s.a.w.s.) loved his daughter so much that whenever he would go
on a trip the last person who would bid him farewell was Fatima Zahra (s.a.).
And when he returned from a trip the first person to rush to see him was Fatima
Zahra (s.a.). There is a Tradition that
the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said: “Whoever harms Fatima harms me and whoever
angers her has made me angry; whoever makes her glad has made me glad.” At the
battle of Uhad, when she heard the news that her father had sustained injuries,
she rushed to the scene along with other Hashemite women. She cleaned his
wounds and applied dressing.
Sayyidah Fatimah as wife: The Noble Prophet
(s.a.w.s.) had said: “If Ali was not there, there was no one equal to Fatima
Zahra (s.a.) to marry. Lady of Paradise, Sayyida Fatima Zahra (s.a.) moved from
the house of Prophet Hood to the house of Imamate, successor ship and guardianship.
This in her life allowed her to become the companion of the father of the
Infallible Imams. As the days passed, her life became more beautiful, as she
lived in an atmosphere of sanctity and chastity, surrounded by modesty and
humbleness. She helped her husband in his worldly and religious affairs, and
cooperated with him in achieving his exalted goals. She realized the great rank
her husband enjoyed. She respected him in the best possible manner as a Muslim
woman should respect her Imam. She realized that the Commander of the Faithful,
Imam Ali (a.s.) was the dearest person to Allah’s Messenger, the possessor of
absolute Imamate, possessor of excellent talents, his long-standing service to
Islam. As per Imam Muhammad Baqir (a.s.): “(My grandmother) Fatima vouched to
take care of the household work, make dough, bake bread, and clean the house.;
in return, Imam Ali (a.s.) vouched to take care of the outside duties.” Imam
Ali (a.s.) said: “By Allah, I never angered Fatima, or forced her to do something
she did not want to do up to the day she died, nor did she ever anger or
disobey me.”She was deeply devoted to
her husband, and had never asked for anything in her life. Allama Iqbal said: “Bano-e-Aaan
Tajdar-e-Hal Ata’; Murtaza Mushkilkusha Sher-e-Khuda”meaning “Her husband was the Crown of Surah Hal-Ata’.
Imam Ali (a.s.)’s other titles were
Murtaza, and Lion of God and he
helps people in distress.” He further said: “Noori wa ham aatashi
farmanbarish; Gum razaish dar razai shouharish.” meaning “All angels and Jinn were the servants of Sayyidah Fatimah but she was
obedient to her husband.”
Sayyidah Fatima as
mother: In a way, she was the mother of the Eleven Infallible Imams, first
being Sibte Akbar, Imam Hasan (a.s.) and Imam Mahdi (a.s.) the last and Awaitd
Imam. This Noorani Couple had four
children; Infallible Imam Hasan (a.s.) and Infallible Imam Hussayn (a.s),
the leaders of the “Youths of Paradise”.
The daughters were Shareek-tul-Hussayn,
Sayyidah Zaynab (s.a.) and Sayyidah Umme Kulsoom (s.a.). Allama Iqbal has said: "Mazra-e-tasleem ra hasil Batool; Madaraan ra uswa-e-kaamil Batool." meaning "Sayyidah Fatima Zahra's other name was batool. Allama Iqbal says that she is a complete and perfect example and role model for Muslim women to follow in their life." “Aan Adab Parwarda-e-Sabro Raza;Asiya Garden Wa Lab Qur’an Sara” meaning “She
was the symbol of patience and contentment and she would recite Qur’an while
grinding the stone mill at home.” Allama Iqbal said about Imam Hasan: “Ta nashinad
aatishe paikaro keen; Pushte pa zad bar sare taj o nagin” meaning “Imam Hasan, in order to avoid bloodshed of
the Muslims, kicked off the khilafat.”
Allama Iqbal said about Imam Hussayn (a.s.) said “Dar nawa-e-zindagi soz as
Hussayn; Ahle haq hurriyyat amoz az Hussayn”meaning, “Imam Hussayn’s jihad in Karbala has brought meaning and purpose to
life and the followers of
righteousness will continue to draw inspiration from his courage, liberty and
fortitude.”Sayyidah Fatimah died at the age of 18 years but in such a short
time she raised four children who were the shining stars whose light has been
enlightening the centuries and still is the center of gravity of Islam.
Sources used:
Fatima, the daughter of Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) By Yasin T. al-Jibouri
Story of the Holy Ka’ba By
S.M.R.Shabbar
The World’s most outstanding lady: Fatima az-Zahra By Ayatullah Makrem
Shirazi
Fatima, the Gracious By
Abu Muhammad Ordoni
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