You will be the first person from my family to join your father!

You will be the first person from my family to join your father! And a smile was noticed on Zahra’s lips. The audience asked the reason for the tears and then the smiles simultaneously, but Lady Zahra (PBUH) answered shortly after that day [3] . Circumstances Surrounding Her Martyrdom After the death of the Messenger of Allah, the members of his Household, including Lady Fatima witnessed a series of attacks from the Muslim community.

Despite the clear indications given by the Prophet regarding the succession of Imam Ali (PBUH) at Ghadir Khumm [4] , a faction within the Muslim community moved swiftly to appoint a new leader through the Saqifah assembly [5] . This decision was made without consulting the immediate family of the Prophet, particularly Imam Ali (PBUH), who was busy with the funeral rites of the Prophet.

The controversial appointment of the first caliph and the political maneuvering that ensued created significant tension between the supporters of Imam Ali (PBUH) and the newly established leadership. Lady Fatima (PBUH), as the daughter of the Prophet and the wife of Imam Ali, became a central figure in this conflict due to her unwavering support for her husband’s rightful claim to leadership. One of the most tragic and widely documented events leading to her martyrdom was the attack on her home.

According to numerous historical sources, in an attempt to secure allegiance from Imam Ali (PBUH), a group of men, acting on orders from the authorities, came to the door of Lady Fatima’s house. When Imam Ali (PBUH) refused to give his pledge, the aggressors threatened to burn down the house, knowing that Lady Fatima (PBUH) and her young children were inside. Come out! Come out! Otherwise, we will burn you all! Umar Said.

The Prophet’s daughter came out and met Umar who was holding fire in his hand. O Umar! What happened? What’s going on here? Lady Fatimah inquired. Ali, Abbas, and Banu Hashim must come to the mosque and swear allegiance to the Caliph of the Prophet! Which Caliph? The designated leader of the Muslims is sitting by the holy body of the Prophet inside Aisha’s house. From this moment, the [selected] leader of the Muslims is Abu Bakr, Umar replied.

The people had pledged allegiance to him in Saqifah of Bani Sā’idah. Thus, Banu Hashim must also swear allegiance to him. And if they don’t come for the oath of allegiance, I will set the house together with whoever is in it on fire unless you also accept what the Muslims have accepted. O Umar!