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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Fatima The Gracious The House of Grief When political opposition fails, silent protest starts. This kind of protest can be more effective than the first, because in addition to having the benefits of offending, and disapproving of the opponent's acts, it also gives the person the chance of keeping calm, and tranquil. Lady Fatima az-Zahra (sa) acted in such a manner when she realized that with the weaknesses, which afflicted her, she could not prevail.

So, she took refuge in a house in Baqi' near the tombs of martyrs, to cry for her father, and complain to him about that which grieved her. Fatima az-Zahra (sa) used to visit the great tomb of her father, and take handful of the dirt from his grave, and smell it then begin weeping. Fatima az-Zahra (sa) would then return to her home and cry day and night. The elderly men of Medina came to Imam ‘Ali (as) complaining, and said: 'Abu Al-Hasan!

Fatima az-Zahra (sa) cries day and night so none of us can sleep comfortably. Hence, we demand you to ask her to either cry during the day, or, the night." Imam ‘Ali (as), replied: "Most gladly" .

He then proceeded towards Fatima az-Zahra (sa) who was crying; when she saw him approaching, she stopped, and Imam ‘Ali (as) said: "Daughter of Allah's Messenger (as) the elderly men of Medina have asked me to ask you to either cry during the day, or, the night." Fatima az-Zahra (sa) answered: "Abu Al-Hasan (as) how short will be my stay among them ? And, soon I will depart from them.

Therefore, by Allah (SwT), I join my father, Allah 's Messenger (as)." When Imam ‘Ali (as) saw her insistence, he built a house for her behind Baqi' which later became known as "The house of griefs." Thereafter, with every sunrise, Fatima az-Zahra (sa) would take Al-Hasan (as) and Al-Husayn (as) to that house, and cry until sunset, when Imam ‘Ali (as) would come, and bring them back home.

Once, Lady Fatima az-Zahra (sa) longed for the sound of Adhan, the call for prayer, which was performed by Bilal. But, Bilal had taken an oath to never perform it again after the Prophet's death; nevertheless, in respect to Fatima’s (sa) request, he decided to do so.

Yet, as soon as Bilal said: 'Allahu Akbar," Fatima (sa) remembered the era of her great father (sa) and started weeping, so Bilal said: "I bear witness that Muhammad is His worshipper and Messenger," Fatima took a deep breath and fell unconscious.