The lesson
- She was martyred in Medina on 3 Jumada al-Thani, 11 AH (632), the date the Shia observe, according to a hadith of Imam al-Sadiq (Dala'il al-Imama; Misbah al-Mutahajjid). Another report gives 13 Jumada al-Ula.
- Imam Ali, with Asma bint Umays, washed her body and led her funeral prayer at night. With him were Imam al-Hasan and Imam al-Husayn, and all the reports name Salman, Abu Dhar, al-Miqdad and Ammar among the few who prayed over her (al-Khisal of al-Saduq; Kitab Sulaym; I'lam al-Wara).
- Her grave is hidden to this day. The narrations name three possible places: her own house; between the grave and the pulpit of the Prophet in al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Manaqib Ibn Shahrashub; Dala'il al-Imama); and al-Baqi' (Man La Yahduruhu al-Faqih).
Questions
On which date do the Shia observe the martyrdom of Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra, according to a hadith of Imam al-Sadiq?
Who washed the body of Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra and led her funeral prayer at night?
According to the narrations, which of the following is NOT named as a possible place for the grave of Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra?
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