The lesson
- Many sought her hand; the Prophet refused all but Imam Ali, saying: The marriage of Fatima is a heavenly ordainment and requires a divine verdict. He told her of Ali's virtues and she consented (al-Amali of al-Tusi). Imam Ali gave the price of his armour as her dowry (Kashf al-Ghumma), and the marriage was held in the mosque (Dala'il al-Imama), in 2 AH, after Badr, in Shawwal or Dhu al-Hijja.
- In their home she called Imam Ali the best of husbands, and in public addressed him with honour as Abu l-Hasan. In their early years they were often without food for al-Hasan and al-Husayn; she never complained, and spun wool to help him. When the Prophet sent Fidda to serve her, she divided the work with her: one day Fidda, the next day herself (Dala'il al-Imama).
- Before her father's passing she stood with him in his struggle: she tended him at Uhud (Bihar al-Anwar), brought him provisions at the Battle of the Trench, and accompanied him at the conquest of Mecca (al-Maghazi).
Questions
How did Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her) address Imam Ali (peace be upon him) in public?
Where did Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her) tend to her father, the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family), during his struggle?
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