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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

48 Questions

Is the name al-Muharraka one of Fatimah's (s.a) names, and what does it mean? My father chose this name for me and confirmed with my uncle it is hers, but I haven't found any reference to that name in my research.
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The names of Lady Fatima (A.S.) which are mentioned in our authentic narrations include Al-Zahra, Al-Siddiqa, Al-Mubarakah, Al-Tahirah, Al-Zakiyyah, Al-Raadiyah, Al-Mardhiyyah, Al-Muhaddathah, Ummul-A'immah, Al-Batool, and Umm Abeeha.

I could not find al-Muharraka among the names mentioned in our books.

Wassalam.
Was it during the ritual washing of Sayyida Fatima (sa) after her martyrdom that Hazrat Ali (as) discovered that her ribs were broken?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Yes, this is what have in many narrations.

Lady Fatima (SA) did not want to hurt Imam Ali (AS) by informing him about her broken ribs.

Wassalam.
How can I become a good mu’mina like Sayeda Fatima (a) and Zainab (a)? What resources or readings would provide me with more information on this subject?
Rebecca Masterton

There is not a lot of information in the resources about the women of the Ahl al-Bayt (as), but we can infer from understanding more about their context what some of their qualities were: they were of the politico-spiritual elite and supported the mission of Islam without putting a foot wrong. This must mean that they were both politically and spiritually knowledgeable. Sayyidah Zaynab (s) was trusted enough to teach in place of Imam al-Husayn (as) if he was not available.

Therefore, to be more like them we need to seek knowledge of Allah (swt): how He is understood Islamically and how we draw Him near to us as a friend; we need to seek wisdom and we need to understand what is wise behaviour. Islam recommends that we contemplate and reflect in order to deepen our understanding of everything, so regular moments of contemplation are recommended.

Understanding the context in which the women of the Ahl al-Bayt (as) lived can also help you to understand what role their played: what was society like in Late Antiquity and Arabia at that time? What changes to society did Islam bring?

It is good to combine a traditional reading of the Hadith and historical collections with academic studies to gain a fuller picture of how they managed to live under very difficult circumstances.
Platforms such as Academia.edu, JSTOR, Scribd, Internet Archive and Research.net can provide you with many free pdf books and papers.
 
Is it true that the Nikah of Imam Ali (as) with Syeda Fatima (as) was recited by Allah in heaven?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The marriage of Imam Ali (AS) with Lady Fatima (AS) was ordained by Allah (SWT) when He ordered the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA): ZAWWIJ ALNOOR MINAL NOOR ( Arrangvthe marriage of the Noor (Ali) with the Noor (Fatima).

This Hadeeth was narrated in many Sunni books like Al-Mustadrak ALAL-Saheehain by Al-Haakim Al-Nisabouri (Volume 3, page 125).

This means that that marriage marriage was by order from Allah (SWT).

Wassalam.