Women Corner >> Question/Answers >> Prayers Salaah

Women Corner >> Question/Answers >> Prayers Salaah

Q1.	How should you cover your body for Salaah?
A1.	The body must be completely covered except for the face, the hands including the wrists, and feet below including the ankles.
Q2.	How should the head be covered for Salaah?
A2.	It is compulsory for you to cover your head and hair, the neck and the collar (throat). If you are wearing a very thin veil over your head such that the hair's shininess or color can be seen, then the Salaah will not be valid.
Q3.	What happens if a small portion of a female's body is uncovered during Salaah?
A3.	In all the parts that are compulsory to cover, if one part was uncovered and was less than a quarter in proportion, then the Salaah is valid. If the opened part is a quarter in size and one is able to cover it immediately, then too the Salaah is valid. If the part was uncovered for one (Rukn), meaning the time you could say (Subhan-Allah) three times, or was uncovered deliberately and whether it was covered again immediately, the Salaah is nullified.
Q4.	What are the Aurat parts for a female?
A4.	The entire body is the Aurat for a female, except for the face, both hands until the wrists and both feet until the ankles. This is split into thirty parts of the body. These parts are:  The head, from the top of the head until the start of the neck The hair and its full length The right ear The left ear The neck (and throat) The right shoulder The left shoulder The top right arm including the elbow The top left arm including the elbow The bottom right arm (below the elbow including the wrist) The bottom left arm (below the elbow including the wrist) The chest, below the neck/throat up to the breasts Back of the right hand Back of the left hand The right breast The left breast The stomach, from below the breasts including the navel The upper back, meaning the other side of the chest Both armpits until the lower back The right hip The left hip The vagina The posterior The right thigh including the knees, the knee is not a separate part but is included The left thigh including the knees, the knee is not a separate part but is included Below the navel till the start of the pubic hair and the lower back, is all one Aurat. The right shin, from below the knee including the ankle The left shin, from below the knee including the ankle. The right base of the foot The left base of the foot. Many Ulema have not included the back of the hands and the base of the feet as part of the Aurat. Note: Although the woman's face is not an Aurat, it is still forbidden to expose it to foreign males or ghair-mahram, those whom Islam allows you to marry. It is also forbidden for foreign males to look at a female's face.
Q5.	How should you stand on the Musallah (prayer mat) for Salaah?
A5.	The feet must be together. The feet must be joined at the ankles. The face and the body must be towards the direction of the Qiblah.
Q6.	When saying the Takbeer-e-Tahreemah or (Allahu Akbar), how high should the hands be raised?
A6.	Lift your hands up to your shoulders in such a manner that they are in line with the shoulders, and say (Allahu Akbar) and begin the Salaah. The palms must be facing the Qiblah. Hands must be inside the Burqah (veil, robe) covering your head.
Q7.	After saying the Takbeer-e-Tahreemah, where should you place your hands?
A7.	Females should place their hands on their chest above the breast. The palm of the right hand should rest on the back of the left hand. The fingers of each hand should be kept well pressed that they touch one another.
Q8.	4. How should the Ruku be done?
A8.	When going into Ruku, you should bend just sufficient enough to let the fingers reach the knee. The arms should be pressed towards the body. The feet at the ankles should be joined together. The knees should be drawn close to each other so that they touch each other.
Q9.	How should you perform the Sajdah?
A9.	Sajdah should be performed in such a manner that the knees are first placed on the ground. Thereafter, the hands should be placed on the ground in a way that they will finally rest in line with the ears. The fingers should be well pressed together. Place your head between the two hands. While in Sajdah, both the nose and the forehead should touch the ground. The fingers and toes should all face the Qiblah. The feet should be kept straight but pointing outwards towards the right. The stomach and the armpits should be close to the body. The elbows should lie flat to the ground. The thigh should not be raised, but it should be in as flat as possible. The hips should not be raised and should be as close to the ground as possible.
Q10.	How must you sit in the Jalsa position?
A10.	You should sit on the buttocks - haunch. Spread both the feet towards the right side in such a manner that the right leg is over the left. Both hands should be placed on the thighs with the fingers joined to one another. The tips of the fingers should be close to the knees but not holding the knees or hanging over them.
Q11.	Are women allowed to call out the Adhaan and Iqaamah for Salaah?
A11.	It is Makrooh-e-Tahrimi (almost Haraam) for women to call the Adhaan or Iqamaah. If a woman calls the Adhaan, she will be sinful and the Adhaan will have to be repeated by a male.
Q12.	When must a female not respond to the words of the Adhaan?
A12.	It is not Waajib for a female who has Haiz or Nifas to reply to the Adhaan.
Q13.	While the Adhaan is being called, what must one do?
A13.	Whilst the Adhaan is being called, all talking, greeting and replying to the greeting should be stopped. All other work should be stopped. Cooking or cleaning of the house should be stopped. Even the recitation of the Quran should be stopped if the sound of Adhaan is heard. You should listen to it and reply to it. The same rule applies for Iqaamah. Those who remain busy in conversation will experience a bad death. If one is walking and if one hears the sound of Adhaan, then stop, listen to it and reply to it. The Hadith Shareef has reported great virtues for one who stops all work and listens to the Adhaan.
Q14.	If a female who has Haiz or Nifas recited the verse of Sajdah, will it be binding on her to perform the Sajdah-e-Tilaawat?
A14.	It would not be necessary for her to perform the Sajdah.
Q15.	If a female who has Haiz or Nifas heard the verse of Sajdah, will it be necessary for her to perform the Sajdah-e-Tilaawat?
A15.	It is not Waajib for her to perform the Sajdah-e-Tilaawat if she hears such verse.

Women Corner >> Women In Her Adulthood

fter attaining the age of puberty, the woman comes under the Jurisdiction of the Sharee'ah Laws. Now, she has to follow all the basic tenets of Islam including Salaah, Fasting, Zakaah and Hajj. She has to fulfill her duties as a Muslim woman and keep away from all minor and major sins. She should serve her parents and other elders and share her love and affection with those younger than her and her elders. She should behave well with her neighbors. She should mould her life according to the Islamic teachings and emerge as a lady of faith, good manners, hard work, humility, patience and contentment.

She should also acquire knowledge about the life that awaits her after the marriage. She should know her responsibilities as a housewife. She can get this training from her mother and other elderly women in the house. She should adopt a life style within the confines of the Islamic Sharee'ah.

Pardah is a must for a Muslim woman. She should not face men other than real relatives. Real relatives mean those relatives who can never marry her, like her father, brothers, father-in-law, uncles and grandfather. She can go to the market provided that her body is totally covered.

She should read good literature that contains moral teachings. Novels available in the market generally contain cheap sex fictions that should be avoided.

She should perform additional prayers other than the obligatory ones. Recitation of the Holy Quraan and Tasbeeh bring health and happiness to the house. During the days of purity, she should try to be in the state of Wudu throughout the day and, if possible, till she goes to bed. The best Dhikr for a woman is Tasbeeh-e-Faatima (radi Allahu anha) that is reciting Subhan-Allah 33 times, Alhamdu Lillah 33 times and Allah-o-Akbar 34 times. This is the Tasbeeh that the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) taught his beloved daughter, Sayyidah Faatima az-Zahra (radi Allahu anha).

She should arrange the Niyaaz on selected days of the year particularly on the 11th of Rabi-ul-Akhir (the 'Urs' death anniversary of Sayyiduna Ghaus-e-Azam Sheikh Abdul-Qaadir Jilaani - alaihir rahmah) of Baghdad, the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal (the Eid-e-Meelad-un-Nabi - sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the 6th of Rajab (the 'Urs' death anniversary of Khawja Ghareeb Nawaaz Moeenudeen Chishti alaihir rahmah) of Ajmer, and the sacred days like the 10th of Muharram (night and Day of Ashura), 27th of Rajab (night of Meh'raaj), the 15th of Sha'ban (Shab-e-Baraat) and the 27th of Ramadaan (Shab-e-Qadr). This arrangement of Niyaaz will bring blessings, peace and prosperity to the house as the Niyaaz will contain the Dhikr of Allah and His beloved ones. 

Women Corner >> Advice to Muslim Sisters

In this Western world and environment that we live in, we sadly see that Muslim females (teenagers) are the target of the Kufaar. Their aim is to cause Muslim females to lose their respect and integrity, taking them away from a pious and truly fruitful Islamic life. Many Muslims females throughout the world today are caught in the trap of drugs, alcohol, club going, adultery and various other detrimental activities.

My respected Muslim Sisters! Look at what you are doing and see for yourself whether you are causing benefit or harm to your selves?

Think of what you are doing and, then Remember! That Almighty Allah is watching your every action. My dear Muslims sisters! Dress Islamically, Do not try to copy the West. Do not strive to look and dress like the Kufaar. After you leave this world, you being a duplicate of any film or pop-star will not be of any assistance to you in your grave or in the hereafter. Forget and divorce yourself from the traps of the West. Instill in yourself true beauty, true respect and true integrity. Rather than trying to portray a pop-star or any other Kaafir. Portray Sayyida Faatima Zahra (radi Allahu anha), the Blessed daughter of the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). She who will be the Queen of the Maidens of Jannat.

Do you wish to enter Jannah? Do you wish to be in the companionship?

Women Corner >> Women In Her Childhood

A girl is very dear to her parents. Before her attaining the age of puberty, she is free from any religious obligation. She is supposed to enjoy her life at her father's house with the single motto; eat, drink and be merry. She enjoys the love and affection of her parents, her sisters, brothers and other relatives. When she starts speaking, the parents should teach her the basics of the religion and faith. The childhood is an age of learning. A child attains considerable amount of knowledge till the age of five that she would never get throughout her life. This is the period when the first schooling of the child starts with her first teacher, The mother.

When the girl is five-year-old, she should be taught lessons of personal hygiene. She should also be given training in human behaviour with special emphasis on adopting good things and discarding bad habits. This is also the time to start her education. The education should start with the learning of the Holy Quraan. She should memorize at least the last few Suras of the 30th Part of the Holy Quraan especially Sura Fateha, Sura An-Naas, Sura Al-Falaq, Sura Ikhlaas, Sura Al-Kafiroon. She should know the Islamic way of purification, Wudu (ablution) and Ghusl (bath).

At the age of seven the girl should be taught the fundamentals of Islam such as Salaah. This is the age when the girl should cultivate the habit of Pardah. She should also be taught washing of utensils, minor stitching jobs and other domestic chores of common nature. She should be suitably admonished for her idling, laziness, carelessness and mischief. She should not be allowed to mingle with the girls and women of low character. She should be kept away from evils of reading romantic literature, seeing movies and listening to sexy music, etc. These evils adversely affect the morale of the child and encourage her to adopt bigger evils.

Women Corner >> Husband & Wife

The relationship between the husband and wife is a very tender, loving and pure relationship. They are in reality the "garb" of one another. Thus, it is the duty of each to be protective over the life, property and modesty of one another. It is necessary for them to realise and understand their mutual duties as a couple. They are two bodies joined by the soul.

The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has stated that if a husband was pleased and content with his wife when she passed away, then she will enter Paradise. The explanation of one Hadith is that if a husband passes the night displeased with his wife, she invokes upon herself the Curse of Allah and the Angels. In another hadith, the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "If I had commanded prostration for any other than Allah, I would have commanded the wife to make Sajdah to the husband."However, since Sajdah is none but for Allah, a woman cannot prostrate to her husband but she should be obedient towards him.

The husband is the provider and protector of his wife. He should thus fulfill her needs and keep her pleased. "The best from amongst you is he who is best to his wife." (Hadith) If there is a conflict, the husband should not be hasty to give her Talaaq (Divorce), but should cool his temper, think carefully and take the opinion of elders before making any decisions as Talaaq is not something which is liked. The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has stated: "From those actions that are Halaal, the most disliked is Talaaq."

The wife should also be patient with the husband. She should show her gratitude for anything that he does. She should understand him and not be lavish with his wealth. She should always be neatly attired and loving. She should love and respect his family. That house in which there is daily conflict is living hell and that home in which there is love and respect is a blessed home.

The Laws of Shari'ah: If a man passes away, the wife may give him Ghusal, but the husband cannot give his deceased wife Ghusal, nor can he touch her deceased body without a cloth. He can, however, see her face. It is common in the public that the husband cannot carry the wife's Janazah or lower her into the grave. This is false. He may see her face, carry her Janazah and lower her into the grave.

Women Corner >> Equality of Man and Woman

The religion of Islam gave women an honorable status and true dignity. Before the advent of Islam, women had no rights of any kind, or an independent identity in any form. The great importance of the Muslim woman’s role – whether as wife, sister, or daughter, and the rights that are due to her and the rights that are due from her – have been explained in the Glorious Qur'an, and further details of this have been explained in the purified Sunnah.

With the advent of Islam came the verse from the Qur'an condemning those who practiced female infanticide: “And when the good tiding of the birth of a daughter is conveyed to any of them, then his face remains black all along the day, and he suppresses his anger. "He hides himself from the people, because of the evil of this good tiding. Shall he keep it with disgrace or bury it in the dust? Lo! very bad, they judge.” [14:58-59]

The Holy Qur'an makes no distinction between man and woman as regards to the fundamental human rights. Here we may specifically state that woman, like man, is the possessor of free personality, and enjoys equality with man, in respect of:

Her spiritual and moral status:
The Qur'an says: “And covet not that whereby Allah has made one of you excel over the other. For men there is share from their earning, and for women there is share from their earning. And ask Allah for His Grace. Undoubtedly, Allah knows every thing." [4:32]

i.e. in matters of spiritual grace both, man and woman, enjoy equal status and are independent of one another. A woman’s responsibility in faith is exactly the same as that of a man. Women are to pray, fast, give charity, perform the pilgrimage and perform other forms of Ibadah. A woman is rewarded for this just like a man. A woman must believe in the Oneness of Almighty Allah, the Books of Almighty Allah , the Angels of Almighty Allah, the Prophets of Almighty, the Day of Resurrection, the Day of Judgment and Heaven and Hell, and Predestination.

Her economic rights:
The Qur'an says: “For men there is share in what their parents and relatives have left behind, and for women there is share in what their parents and relatives have left behind, be the bequest little or be it much, it is a share estimated, determined.” [4:7]

Her legal rights:
The Qur'an says: “And divorced women should keep their souls away till three menstruations, and it is not lawful to them that they conceal what Allah has created in their wombs. If they have faith in Allah and the Last Day. And their husbands have the right to take them back during that period provided they will to rejoin. And the women have rights similar to those over them according to law, and men have superiority over them and Allah is Dominant, Wise.” [2:228]

Islam ensured a dignified life to the fair sex, which was hitherto treated in an unfair manner. Woman became the mistress of the household. Man was not allowed to beat or manhandle them nor deprive them of their share in the property. The Holy Qur'an declared: “And mothers should suckle their children for complete two years, for him who intends to complete the period of suckling, and to whom the child belongs, on him there is feeding and clothing of the women according to convention. No soul shall be burdened but within his capacity, the mother should not be made to suffer because of her child and nor father because of his child or (the mother should not make the child to suffer, and nor father to his child, and the same is incumbent on the father's heir. Then if the mother and father both try to wean by mutual consent and consultation, there is no sin on them; and if you wish that your children should be suckled by nurses, then too there is no blame on you, provided what was agreed to pay is paid by you with kindness, and remain fearing Allah and know that Allah is seeing your works.” [2:233]

Her right for gaining the Knowledge:
Islam has made it a duty on every Muslim male and female to gain knowledge, which is considered to be a superior act of worship in Islam. In Islam, therefore both men and women are credited with the capacity for learning, understanding and teaching. Knowledge is not only limited to the religious knowledge but includes all forms of knowledge. Acquiring knowledge will enable Muslim women and men to get a better perception and understanding of the world around them and make them more conscious of Almighty Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala.

Conclusion:

The status of Muslim women as defined in Islam is very important because women make up half of society and they are responsible for nurturing, guidance and reformation of the subsequent generations of men and women. It is the female who imbues principles and faith into the souls of the nation. Indeed, the Muslim woman is the initial teacher in building a righteous society. Islam brought a new lease of life to women. Islam elevated the status of women to great heights so high that she stood shoulder to shoulder with man. In the Islamic family, the role of men and women is complementary rather than competitive. Their duties are described as equal in importance but not identical in substance.

Now, the issue of feminism in Islam is meaningless. The coming of Islam has brightened the life and future of women, in which Islam has lifted up their level. Islam upholds women to the highest and most respected position.

We hope our effort will be appreciated and our sisters in faith will surely remember us in their prayers for peace and prosperity, health and happiness and Allah’s SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala Mercy and Favour. May Almighty Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala, through the Waseela of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam accept this humble effort; and may He SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala give us the Toufeeq and Hidayah to restore the true rights to our Muslim women as dictated by Islam. Aameen!!

Its the responsibility of every Moslem in learning Quran and tajweed and we also must teach our kids Quran and not only the Quran teaching we should let then be aware of the basic of Islam and why it was reviled you bet it was vituperated and verity teaching of holy Quran and with Quranic tajweed we read Quran we can understand better all the replies that are necessitated if we study koran from a qualified Quran tutor he will let you know verity substance of Islam and why koran was reviled for it we should gain the information of the Holy Scripture with there translation and the context of when those verses were reviled and why and that is only potential when we continue with not simply learning quran for beginners but gaining the information of Quran tafseer and one query that we all is required to ask our self that why we all are here in the world to do good acts or to do bad acts to promote correct or to promote incorrect and will we be answerable to any one after this life of not then the query remains the very same that the reasons why we are here in the world but if yes then whom we have to respond is there any Divine All these response can be found when we go deep in to the Quran education do Quran reading and the so let us unite hands to full fill our job.

Women Corner >> PIOUS LADIES: Hazrat Sayyidah Fatima

Hazrat Fatima  was born 5 years before the Holy Prophet  declared his Prophethood, on the 20^th 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.

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.

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  had been killed. When this news reached Madinah, Hazrat Fatima along with some other ladies reached the battlefield of Uhud, despite the horrible scenes. She felt solace on seeing the Holy Prophet  alive and then bathed the wounds of her father repeatedly, but the blood did not stop flowing particularly from the forehead.
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.

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  was so much pleased at this noble gesture that he revealed this verse in favour of this holy family:

“And they feed, for the love of Him, the poor, the orphan and the prisoner.”
(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  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.”

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.

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)

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  made Hazrat Fatima aware of her death being close, but instead of being worried & tense, she smiled because this was to be the reunion of the best father and the best daughter.

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)

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."

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)

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 .

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.”

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)

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.

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.

Hence, Hazrat Fatima  was the first woman in Islam whose shroud was wrapped in the manner mentioned above.

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 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.