Transliteration Table
The method of transliteration of Islamic terminology from the Arabic language has been carried out according to the standard transliteration table mentioned below.
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- House of Sorrows, The life of Sayyidah Fatimah al-Zahra and her grief
- Excerpts from Ziyaratul Jami’atul Kabirah
- Transliteration Table
- Publisher’s Preface
- Biography of the Author
- Translator’s Foreword
- Author’s Preface
- Chapter 1: The Birth of Sayyidah Fatimah az-Zahra
- Chapter 2: Some Virtues of Sayyidah Fatimah al-Zahra
- Friendship for the Sake of Allah
- The Book of Fatimah
- The Status of Fatimah in Paradise
- Words of Fatimah - A Delight for the Prophet’s Heart
- Hunger of Sayyidah Fatimah and the Prophet’s Prayer
- Her Modesty Towards her Husband
- Division of Labour in the House and Outside
- Angels in the Service of Sayyidah Zahra
- The Prophet Assists Fatimah
- Affluence of the Food of Fatimah
- Her Worship
- Service in Her Husband’s House and Request for a Maid
- The Knowledge and Excellence of Fidhdhah - Her Maid
- Fatimah’s Virtues and Status in Paradise and Her Followers
- Reply to a Question from Salman
- Her Abstinence and Piety
- Devoutness of Sayyidah Zahra and of the Prophet
- Veneration of Zahra Towards Remembrance of the Prophet
- Prophet’s Praise of Fatimah and Predictions Regarding Her
- The Marriage of Sayyidah Zahra
- Night of the Marriage
- The Prophet Blesses the Bride and Groom
- Recommendations of the Prophet to Fatimah
- Recommendations of the Prophet to Imam ‘Ali
- Request for a Maid & a Lesson for Better than a Maid
- Chapter 3: State of Affairs in Saqifah after the Death of the Prophet
- Gathering of the Ansar
- Disappearence of Abu Bakr and ‘Umar and the Discourse of Abu Bakr
- Discourse of the Friends and Companions
- The Command of Abu Bakr and Allegiance to Him
- Stern Words of Sa’ad with ‘Umar and His Refusal to Swear Allegiance
- The Forged Tale of Assassination of Sa’ad by a Group of the Jinn
- Narration of Ibn Abil Hadid Regarding the Saqifah
- Another Angle and Groundwork of Saqifah: Absence of Imam ‘Ali and the Bani Hashim
- The Discourse of Imam ‘Ali
- Rejection of Abu Sufyan’s Proposal
- The Intrigues of Vicious Men
- An Astonishing Report of Abu Dhuaib al-Hudhali
- Verses of Poetry Regarding Saqifah
- The Ansar Side with Imam ‘Ali and Verses of Poetry of Hisan
- Verses of Poetry of Umme Ayman
- A Letter from Abu Bakr to Usamah and his Reply
- Scrutiny of the Incident of Saqifah: Absence of a Majority of Muslims in the Burial of the Prophet
- Saqifah in the Eyes of Bura’ b. Azib
- Circumstances of the Allegiance by Bani Hashim
- Assault at the House of Imam ‘Ali and the speech of Sayyidah Zahra
- The Incident of Forcing the Allegiance From Imam ‘Ali in the Words of the Scholars of Ahlus Sunnah
- Abu Bakr’s Discourse with Fatimah
- The Discourse of Ibn ‘Abd al-Rabbah al-Andalusi
- A Discourse of al-Mas’udi - the Renowned Historian
- Discourse of Some of the Eminent Shi’a Scholars
- An Astonishing Event
- The Sermon of Shaqshaqiyya
- The Period of the Caliphate of Imam ‘Ali
- Discourse of Jalib, the Tutor of Ibn Abil Hadid
- The Heart-Ache of Imam ‘Ali Expressed to Ibn ‘Abbas
- Decision by Twelve Men to Protest Against Abu Bakr
- Seeking an Opinion from Imam ‘Ali and his Reply
- Skirmishes of the Fourth Day
- Discourse of Salman and his Intense Involvement
- Discourse of Imam ‘Ali
- Trial of Friends and their Lack of Acceptance
- ‘Ali’s Request for Aid from the Muhajirin and Ansar and the Scoffing by Mu’awiyah
- Strong Protest of Malik b. Nuwayrah
- Assasination of Malik by Khalid b. al-Walid
- Elegy of Imam ‘Ali Mourning Malik
- Complaint of Abu Qutadah and the Silence of Abu Bakr and ‘Umar
- Compilation and Arrangement of the Qur’an
- Testimony of the Prophet and its Denial by ‘Umar
- Visiting the Brother
- Messages of Abu Bakr to Imam ‘Ali and his Reply
- Kindling Fire at the Door of the House of Zahra
- Cry of Fatimah and her Decision to Pray Against the Attackers
- An Account of Ibn Abil Hadid on the Skirmishes to Extract the Pledge of Allegiance from Imam ‘Ali
- Fatimah Crushed Between the Door and the Wall
- Thanking Qunfudh
- Imam Hasan’s Reply to Mughirah b. Shu’bah
- Another Viewpoint on the Circumstances to Extract the Pledge of Allegiance from Imam ‘Ali and the Support of Sayyidah Fatimah
- How the Hand of Abu Bakr was Placed on the Hand of Imam ‘Ali
- An Account from ‘Umar on Burning the House of Zahra
- An Account of Fatimah
- The Prophet was Informed Regarding the Oppression on Fatimah on the Night of Ascension (Me’raj)
- Punishment for Those who Hurt Fatimah
- The Property of Imam ‘Ali on the Resurrection
- Discourse of al-Nazzam - a Tutor and Scholar of the Ahlus Sunnah
- The Prophet’s Order Permitting the Killing of Hubar
- Sorrow of the Imams Over the Sufferings of Fatimah
- An Account From al-Mas’udi Regarding the Episode of the Allegiance
- Similitude of the Duties of Imam ‘Ali with Five Prophets
- Two Shocking Miracles
- Usurpation of Fadak
- Protest of Sayyidah Fatimah and the Testimony of Witnesses
- Logical Reasoning of Imam ‘Ali with Abu Bakr
- A Drafted Conspiracy to Kill ‘Ali
- Reply by the Tutor of Ibn Abil Hadid to his Questions
- A Pounding Letter from Imam ‘Ali to Abu Bakr
- Reaction of Abu Bakr upon the Letter of Imam ‘Ali
- Strong Protest of ‘Umar Against Abu Bakr
- Three Reasons for our Success
- Glance at the Sermon of Fatimah
- Lamentation of those Present
- Praise and Eulogy for the Lord and Witness of the Unity of Allah and the Prophethood of Muhammad
- Focus upon Memorizing the Qur’an, an Exalted Trust of Allah
- Concentration upon the Philosophy and Aim of Divine Ordinances
- The Decisiveness of the Prophet in Strengthening the Path of Guidance
- Role of Imam ‘Ali in the Defense of Islam
- Criticism Against the Treachery of Men
- Reasoning of Fatimah for Fadak
- Verses of Poetry of Shaykh Azari
- Reply of Abu Bakr to Fatimah
- Fatimah’s Reply to Abu Bakr
- Abu Bakr’s Reply
- Fatimah Criticizes the Deceit of the People Present
- Poetry of Fatimah Zahra Addressing the Prophet
- A Heart-Rendering Discussion Between Fatimah and ‘Ali
- ‘Ali Consoles Zahra
- Audacious Speech of Abu Bakr after the Sermon of Fatimah
- Umme Salama Defends Fatimah
- Conversation Between Fatimah and Abu Bakr
- A Precise Statement of al-Jahiz Regarding the Matters of Inheritance
- An Exact Question
- An Answer to the Above
- An Interesting Reply of ‘Uthman to ‘Ayeshah
- First False Testimony (given) in Islam
- Testimony of Imam ‘Ali and Umme Ayman
- Tearing the Document of Fadak in Disapproval
- Returning the Ransom Back to Zaynab
- Beautiful Verses by Sayyed Jazu’i
- Chapter 4: Intense Grief and Lamentation of Sayyidah Fatimah al-Zahra in Separation of her Father
- Heart-Rendering Sigh of Fatimah by the Grave of her Father
- Lamentation of Zahra During the Day and Night and the Complaining of the People of Madinah
- Touching Verses of Poetry by Fatimah Beside her Father’s Grave
- Call to Prayer by Bilal al-Habashi and the Lamentation of Fatimah
- Fatimah Beside the Grave of the Martyrs of Uhud
- Prayer of Fatimah and Her Will
- Last Days of Fatimah, Her Age and Her Speeches and the Discourse Between Fatimah, Abu Bakr and ‘Umar
- A Concealing Bier
- Visit of the Women of the Muhajirin and Ansar to Fatimah and Her Speech
- Conveying the Message of Zahra via the Women of the Muhajirin and Ansar
- Reply from Fatimah Upon the Enquiry of Umme Salama
- The Testimony of Fatimah to ‘Ali
- Suggestion of ‘Abbas - Uncle of the Prophet
- Martyrdom of Zahra and Her Burial
- The Will of Zahra
- People in Intense Mourning over Fatimah
- Ceremonial Washing of the Body, Shrouding, and the Prayer upon Her Sacred Corpse
- Hasan and Husayn in a Last Embrace with their Mother
- Shrouding of Zahra
- Prayer and Burial of Fatimah
- ‘Ali Greets the Prophet after the Burial of Fatimah
- Imam ‘Ali’s Words Beside the Grave of Fatimah
- Strong Presence of Imam ‘Ali Against Exhuming the Grave of Fatimah
- ‘Ali’s Explanation to Abu Bakr and ‘Umar
- Verses of Poetry by Qadhi Abu Bakr
- Testimony of Fatimah from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq
- Fatimah after the Death of the Prophet
- End note
- Ziyarah for Lady Fatimah al-Zahra
