Kharghoushi and Ibn Batta reported in their books Sharaf...

Kharghoushi and Ibn Batta reported in their books Sharaf An-Nabi and Ibaneh that Imam Sadiq (as) said: "The Messenger of Allah (S) said to ‘Ali (as): `Do you know the reason why Fatima was given that name?' ‘Ali (as) said: `Why was she given that name?' He (as) said: `Because she [Fatima az-Zahra], and her followers (Shiites) are safeguarded from the fire." Imam Ar-Ridha’ (as) said that his father quoted Amir Al-Mu’mineen (as) as saying: "I heard Allah's Messenger say: 'Fatima was given that name because Allah has safeguarded her, and her progeny from the Fire; those who meet Allah as monotheists and believers in what I preach.

" [^3] The above mentioned traditions have also been narrated by a large group of Sunni scholars, among them are: Khwarazmi in Maqtal al-Husayn, p. 51, said: "‘Ali Ibn Abu Talib said: 'The Messenger of Allah said: `My daughter was named Fatima az-Zahra because Allah (Glory be to Him) safeguarded her from the Fire. '" Tabari in Dhakhaer al-Uqbi, Qandouzi in Yanabea al-Mawaddah p.

194 and Safawi in Nuzhat al-Majalis reported that ‘Ali Ibn Abu Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "The Messenger of Allah (S) said to Fatima az-Zahra (sa): `O Fatima, do you know why you have been named Fatima?' ‘Ali (as) said: `O Messenger of Allah, why was she named Fatima?' He said: `Because Allah will surely safeguard her and her progeny from the Fire on ‘The Day of Resurrection.’ " Fatima's name was dear to Ahlul-Bayt; they respected the name, and those who held it.

For instance, Imam Sadiq (as) inquired from one of his companions about the name to be given to his newborn daughter, the man replied: "I named her Fatima." Imam Sadiq (as) then said: "Fatima?! May the peace of Allah be upon Fatima. Now that you have given her the name Fatima, refrain from slapping, or, abusing her, rather honour her." Besides this tradition, it was reported in Wasa'el v. 7, on the authority of Sukunei as: "O Sukunei; what grieves you?

I answered: A girl has been born to me...' He said: `What have you named her?' I said: 'Fatima.' Then he said: `Fatima!! Oh, Oh, Oh (in admiration). He then said, `Now that you have named her Fatima, refrain from abusing, cursing, or, slapping her.