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developing spiritual and
vibrant communities
serving humanity
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enables its member institutions
to promote the
values and practices of the
Islamic Shia Ithna Asheri
Faith for the spiritual and
material well being of
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Bibi Fatema (as): Leading by example
Updated 10 April 2013
Her name was Fatemaand her other names are: Zahra, Seddiqah, Tahirah, Mubarakah, Batool, Radiah, Mardiah and Muhaddathah. She is named Fatema because her followers are separated from the Hell because of her.
Prophet Muhammad (saw) also gave Bibi Fatema the title of Umme Abiha which means mother of her father. This shows that Fatema Al-Zahra (sa) treated Prophet Muhammad (saw) as his mother. This fact was proved throughout the history as she cured her father during the wars and when she was at home and many other instances.
As a daughter, Fatema Al-Zahra (sa) loved her parents so much that she won their love and regard. Prophet Muhammad (saw) showed unique respect to his dear daughter. Whenever Bibi Fatema (as) came to see him , he welcomed her, stood up to show respect and even kissed her hand and made her sit at his own place. Whenever the Prophet decided to go on a journey, Bibi Fatema (as) was the last person he met to say farewell and upon his return she was the first one that the Holy Prophet (saw) visited.
Bibi Fatema (as) faced difficult times. She had lost her mother Bibi Khadijah when she was only six years old. However, this was not the only difficulty she had to face. Every time she would come out of the house, she would see the enemies cursing or hurting the Prophet. She understood at a young very age that she had to support her father.
As a wife, Bibi Fatema (as) was completely devoted to her husband Imam Ali (as) and as a mother she brought up her children with the utmost love and care, and raised them to be exemplary children.
Bibi Fatema (as) was an intelligent, accomplished and cheerful woman. She had inherited the genius and wisdom, determination and willpower, the piety and sanctity, the generosity and benevolence, the devotion and worship of Allah (SWT) as well as other great qualities like self-sacrifice and hospitality, forbearance and patience, and the knowledge and nobility of disposition from her illustrious father, Prophet Muhammad (saw), both in words and deeds. Her generosity and compassion for the poor was such that no destitute or beggar ever returned from her door unattended.
As we commemorate the death anniversary of a woman who was the ideal lady, daughter, mother and wife; we shall never forget the examples that Bibi Fatema (as) has left for us.
Excerpts from www.ezsoftech.com
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