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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Imam Hasan bin Ali Glorious House The companions of the Prophet (S) competed with one another to win the hand of Fatimah Al-Zahra (as), his only surviving child. They all knew the great status and high position she enjoyed in Islam. She was part of the Chosen Prophet (S), his beloved daughter, and the chief of Women of the World. The Messenger of Allah (S) turned down all his companions' offers to marry Fatimah (as).

One day Imam ‘Ali (as) was told of some of the companion's proposals. He heard of the Messenger's objection to her marriage to any of his companions. He felt a desire to go to the Messenger (S) and ask for his daughter's hand. Before Imam ‘Ali's (as) call on the Prophet (S), to tell him of his desire, Jibr'il (as) had informed the Messenger (S) of the command of Allah, the Exalted and High, to marry Fatimah to ‘Ali (as).

The Divine command, as related by the Holy Revelation, was: “...O Muhammad Allah, the Most high, sends His greeting to you, and says to you: “I have certainly married Fatimah, your daughter, to ‘Ali bin Abi Talib in heaven. So marry her to him on the earth.” [^1] Imam ‘Ali (as) knocked on the door of the room of Um-Salamah, may Allah be pleased with her. The Messenger of Allah (S) was inside. The Messenger of Allah (S) told him to come in.

Imam ‘Ali (as) seated himself next to the Messenger (S) who said to him: “I see that you have come on business - Tell me about it. Unburden your soul. Any of your requests are granted...” Imam ‘Ali (as) told his dear leader that he desired Fatimah's hand. On hearing this, the Prophet's face lit up. He went to Al-Zahra (as) to tell her of ‘Ali's request.

By doing so, he set an eternal Islamic concept that marriage should be based on mutual consent and agreement, so that the future family would be built on co-operation, love and peace. The Messenger of Allah said to his daughter: “‘Ali bin Abi-Talib is known to you, in his closeness (to us), his merits and profession of Islam...he talked about you. What do you say?” Fatimah al-Zahra (as) was too shy to say a word. Silence fell on the room and lingered.

The Prophet (S) kept looking at her countenance. Satisfaction and consent were clearly drawn on it. Presently, he went out, repeating from the depths of his pure heart: Allah is great!