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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Fourteen Infallibles Prophet Mohammad's Daughter :fatima Al-zahra (as) Lineage Fatima is the daughter of the Messenger of Allah, Mohammed (P.B.U.H). her mother is KHADIJAH BINT KHUWAYLID. Fatima was born eight years prior to the immigration (HIJRA) of the Prophet to YATHRIB (AL-MEDINA), on the 20th of JAMADI AL-THANI (Lunar Calendar) in the holy city of Mecca.

She died in AL-Medina on the 3rd of JAMADI AL-THANI, eleven years after the HIJRA and was buried there. Fatima (as) is remembers by the believers as a symbol of purity, chastity, and virtue. The oppressed one remembers how she suffered oppression and injustices, hence he tolerates his suffering and hardship. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم إنا أعطيناك الكوثر\* فصل لربك وانحر\* إن شانئك هو الأبتر Righteous wives recall her life as a wife of Ali (as) and consider her as a role model of the righteous wife.

Mothers remember her sublime statue as a mother of the infallible Imams, thus they follow in her footsteps in raising their children. Fathers remember how she grew up in the lap of the Messenger of Allah, the Prophet (P.B.U.H), who prepared her for the highest status of a believing woman. A WOMAN OF VIRTUE Prior to telling Fatima's story, her mother, Lady KHADIJAH, should first be mentioned. Lady KHADIJAH was one of the wealthiest women in holy Mecca.

Many prominent figures desired to marry her for her wealth, but she rejected all those who proposed to her. She surprised them by her choice to marry Mohammed the son of ABDILLAH, the truthful young man who was not at all among the rich, though he belonged to the best family among the QURAYSHIS. Men and women of Mecca criticized her for such a choice but she paid no attention to them and did not change her mind.

In fact, she was quite a wise lady who chose the best life's partner, though most people could not comprehend that fact. KHADIJAH was a woman of talent and brilliant intellect. No wonder she raised such a sublime daughter like Fatima (as). THE SECLUSION KHADIJAH and Mohammed led for many years a happy and peaceful life till he was chosen to be a Prophet entrusted with the Divine mission of Islam.

Lady KHADIJAH was the first woman to believe in him, and she supported him with all her might and means. The arrogant and the idolaters of Mecca demonstrated their hostility towards Mohammed, causing him a great deal of hardship. A social and economic ban was imposed on Mohammed and his followers.