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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Fatima The Gracious Preparations for The Wedding A non-planned period of time elapsed between the engagement and the wedding ceremony, because Imam ‘Ali (as) was too shy to ask the Prophet to assign a day for the wedding, while he wanted to protect Fatima’s (sa) pride by refraining from asking ‘Ali to do so. A month, or, more passed when Imam ‘Ali (as) said nothing about the wedding.
Aqeel (‘Ali's brother) asked him about the reason for the delay in holding the wedding ceremony, and encouraged him to prepare for the wedding, and to ask the Prophet to assign a date for it. Despite ‘Ali's humbleness, he accompanied Aqeel to the Prophet's house to fulfill his wishes. On their way to the Prophet's house, they met Umm Ayman who, when told the reason for their visit, asked them to leave the matter to her.
She, in turn, informed Umm Salama, and the Prophet's wives who gathered in Aisha's house, where the Prophet was, and said: "May our parents be your sacrifice! We are gathered here in regard to that, had Khadija been alive would have brought happiness to her life!!!" When hearing Lady Khadija's (as) name, the Prophet (S) cried, and said: "Surely Khadija believed me when men did not, and helped in establishing Allah's religion, and granted me her belongings in its path.
Allah-Exalted is His Name-commanded me to bring the good news to Khadija that (she has) a house in Paradise made of brocade, and emeralds, where there is not roaring, nor, strain." Umm Salama said: "May our parents be your sacrifice, O Messenger of Allah!! Surely everything you have praised Khadija for is true, but she departed to her Lord! May He bring happiness to her and gather us with her in the Paradise of His satisfaction and Mercy. Messenger of Allah!
Your brother from among the people of the world who is also your cousin, ‘Ali Ibn Abu Talib, wished that you specify a day for the wedding so that he may be united with his wife Fatima." The Prophet answered: "Why doesn't ‘Ali ask me to do so?" She replied: "Shyness prevents him!' He said: "Umm Ayman, go call ‘Ali for me." When Umm Ayman came out, she found ‘Ali (as) waiting for the answer.
Upon her request he, entered the house, and shyly sat near the Prophet who said to him: "Do you wish to be wedded to your wife?" ‘Ali replied: "Alright, it is to your honor!!