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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Life Story and Martyrdom of Hazrate Fâtemeh Her Marriage =============== Fâtemeh had many suitors, and as one would imagine, every body longed to become the son in law of Hazraté Mohammad-é- Mostafâ [Peace be upon him!]; it was something to be desired, and everybody wished to become such, from the bottom of his heart, and to be granted this supreme honor… But also because a gracious lady such as Fâtemeh, who was great in wisdom, spiritual beauty, and had the sweetest character, doubled this fervent wish among arab men.

But Hazraté Mohammad-é- Mostafâ [ Peace be upon him! ], refused all her suitors, and had always the same answer:” I am waiting for the Divine Command …” Finally Ali Ibn Abi Tâléb [ May the Divine Greetings reach him! ], who was our Prophet’s cousin and his beloved brother and friend, and had grown up beside the holy Prophet himself, took his courage into his hand, and asked for the hand of Fâtemeh.

He came respectfully to the house of our Prophet, and knelt in complete respect and submission before our beloved Prophet, without uttering any word, whatsoever, but just waiting… Our Prophet, by seeing him thus, asked him curiously:” Son of Abou Tâléb! Why have you come to see me? “ He answered:” I have come to ask for the hand of Fâtemeh…” Our Prophet was overjoyed so he said:” Very well! I welcome this announcement. “ and then nothing more. Ali asked permission to take his leave.

When the people who knew him well, saw him, they asked him most curiously about the outcome of his request. Ali repeated the sentence that our Prophet had given him. Those who were listening said:” You should satisfy yourself with this answer. It seems that our Prophet has granted you your wish, and has accepted you into his household.” The fact is : if Ali had not come forth, nobody could have become Fâtemeh’s husband.

This irrefutable truth is assured by what Hazraté Imâm Sâdigh has said about this matter:” If God hadn’t created Ali, nobody would have been dignified or worthy enough to become Fâtemeh’s husband…” Our Prophet, talked about this matter to his beloved daughter, and asked her opinion. Fâtemeh, in front of his father, blushed and kept quiet.

But our Prophet had seen enough: he had seen the signs of deep joy in Fâtemeh’s innocent face, and had known that her daughter’s silence, was in fact her approval. Our Prophet came back quickly to tell the good news to his dear Ali.