STATUS OF SAYYIDA FATIMA ZAHRA (S.A.) IN THE EYES OF ALLAMA IQBAL (R.A.)

 

Allama Iqbal was known as “Thinker of Pakistan.” He was Sunni Hanafi Muslim. In his book “Ramuz-e—Bekhudi,” had authored an excellent poem about Sayyida Fatima Zahra (s.a.) in Persian. Following is the translation in English:

Mariam is exalted on one count being the mother of Prophet Eisa or Jesus. But Sayyida Fatima Zahra (s.a.) is exalted by three criteria. She is the beloved daughter of the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.). He is the leader of all prophets. He brought peace and tranquility on earth through Islam, opened new avenues of Tawheed. Her husband (Imam Ali) was the Crown of Surah Hal Ata (76). His other names are Murtaza, Mushkilkusha, (helped people in distress), Lion of Allah. Kings of the time used to visit his mausoleum like dogs putting chains in their necks! His material assets were only one sword (Zulfiqar) and one shield (which he used to wear at his back) only. Her mother (Khadija) was the pivot of love of Allah and His Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.). Her mother was the richest woman in Arabia which she gave away to her husband for spreading and sustaining Islam. Imam Hasan (a.s.), her eldest son, was one of the “Lights of Panjetan” and the “Protector” of Muslim Ummah and saved the Ummah from the fire of war. He kicked off the crown of khilafat. Her other son Imam Hussein (a.s.) was the leader of the pious ones. He is the source of strength for the freedom fighters of the world. His sacrifice in Karbala brought meaning and purpose to life. Even today truthful freedom lovers draw inspiration from their patience and fortitude. The characters of children reflect their mothers. Imam Hasan (a.s.) and Imam Husein (a.s.) reflected on her upbringing. Their Purity and Truthfulness reflect their mother Sayyida Fatima Zahra (s.a.). She was the most dedicated Muslim titled “Chief of the Women of the world.” She is the perfect role model for Muslim women for all time to come. She gave away food to the needy for three days and kept fasting without eating anything. She sold her chador to help a needy Jew. All the angels and Jinn were her servants. But she was whole-heartedly lost in obedience to her husband Imam Ali (a.s.). She was the symbol of patience and contentment. She would recite the Qur’an while grinding the stone-mill (to make flower). She would shed tears to attain nearness to Allah. Her tears roll into pearls falling on her prayer-mat. Gabriel would carry her tears from the earth and would spread her tears in Heaven which falls on earth later as dew.

I am restrained by the commandments of Islam. I am following the directions of the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.). Otherwise, I would circumambulate around Fatima Zahra’s grave and would prostrate on the soil of Fatima Zahra’s grave.