When they investigated this...

When they investigated this, it became clear that the indicator I guide of the Prophet (S) in this blessed historical marriage was a heavenly revelation, because he said himself: (صلى الله عليه وآله)قال:أتاني ملك فقال يا محمد ان الله يقرئك السلام و يقول لك: إنى قد زوجت فاطمة ابنتك من عليٍّ ابن أبى طالب في الملأ الاعلى، فزوجها منه في الأرض “An Angel of God came to me and said; God sends you greetings and says that in heaven I have made Fatimah the wife of Ali ibn Abi Talib.

You also marry her to Ali on earth.” [^3] When Ali (a.s.) came for his marriage proposal of Fatimah (s.a.), his face was red with shyness. When the Prophet (S) saw him, he became cheerful and smiling saying, for what have you come to me? But Ali (a.s.), because of the imposing presence of the Prophet (S), could not put forth his wish, and as such remained silent.

The Prophet (S), who was informed of Ali's inner self, said: لعلك جئت تخطب فاطمة؟ “Maybe you have come for marriage proposal of Fatimah?” فقال علي(عليه السلام): نعم He replied: “Yes, I have come for that very purpose.” فقال الرسول(صلى الله عليه وآله): يا علي! لقد سبقك آخرون خطبتها مني، و اني كلما عرضت الامر عليها لم تظهر موافقتها، دعني أحدّثها في شأنك The Prophet said: “Ali before you, other Men had come for proposal of Fatimah.

Whenever I informed Fatimah of this matter, she would not show her approval. Right now, let me inform her of this conversation.” It is true that the marriage was heavenly and must take place. But especially, the personal status of Fatimah (s.a.) and, generally, the respect and freedom of women in choosing their husbands, made it necessary that the Prophet of Islam should not go ahead in this matter without the consent of Fatimah.

When the Prophet described the virtues of Ali (a.s.) for his daughter saying: “I wish to make you the wife of the best of God’s creation. What is your opinion?” Fatimah, who was submerged in shyness and modesty, lowered her head saying nothing and making no denial. The Prophet (S) raised his head and spoke this historical sentence, which is a document for Islamic Jurisprudents in relation to the Marriage of previously unmarried girls: الله أكبر! سكوتها اقرارها “God is the Greatest.

Her silence is the proof of her agreement.” And, following these events, the marriage contract was concluded by the Holy Prophet (S). Fatimah’s Dowry Now let us see what Fatimah's (s.a.) dowry consisted of.