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| caption =Burial place, [[Baqi' Cemetery]], [[Medina]] | | caption =Burial place, [[al-Baqi' Cemetery]], [[Medina]] | ||
| Full Name = Fatima bt. Hizam | | Full Name = Fatima bt. Hizam | ||
| Nickname = Umm al-Banin | | Nickname = Umm al-Banin | ||
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| Lineage =[[Banu Kilab]] | | Lineage =[[Banu Kilab]] | ||
| Wellknown Relatives = [[Abbas b. Ali (a)]] | | Wellknown Relatives = [[al-'Abbas b. Ali (a)]] | ||
| Birth = | | Birth = | ||
| Home Town = [[Medina]] | | Home Town = [[Medina]] | ||
| Death/Martyrdom= | | Death/Martyrdom= | ||
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| Burial Place = [[Baqi' Cemetery]], [[Medina]] | | Burial Place = [[Al-Baqi' Cemetery]], [[Medina]] | ||
| Era = Early Islam | | Era = Early Islam | ||
| Known for = Wife of Imam Ali (a), Mother of Abbas b. Ali | | Known for = Wife of Imam Ali (a), Mother of al-'Abbas b. Ali | ||
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'''Fāṭima bt. Ḥizām''' (Arabic: {{iarabic|فاطمة بنت حزام}}) well-known as '''Umm al-Banīn''' (Arabic: {{iarabic|أمّ البَنین}}) is one of the wives of [['Ali b. Abi Talib (a)]] and is one of the most honorable [[Shi'a]] personalities. She is the mother of [['Abbas]] and three other sons, [['Abd Allah b. 'Ali (a)|'Abd Allah]], [[Ja'far b. 'Ali (a)|Ja'far]] and [['Uthman b.'Ali (a)|'Uthman]] all of whom were martyred on the [[event of 'Ashura]]. Because she had four sons, she was called as Umm al-Banin (mother of the sons). After the [[martyrdom]] of [[Imam al-Husayn (a)]], Umm al-Banin mourned the Imam (a) and her children so sorrowfully that even the enemies of [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]] accompanied her. According to Shi'a point of view, her mourning for Imam al-Husayn (a) before mourning for her children and her respect toward the children of the [[Lady Fatima al-Zahra (a)]] indicate that she had a high level of religious true knowledge. Her tomb in [[Baqi' cemetery|Baqi']] is a [[ | '''Fāṭima bt. Ḥizām''' (Arabic: {{iarabic|فاطمة بنت حزام}}) well-known as '''Umm al-Banīn''' (Arabic: {{iarabic|أمّ البَنین}}) is one of the wives of [['Ali b. Abi Talib (a)]] and is one of the most honorable [[Shi'a]] personalities. She is the mother of [['Abbas]] and three other sons, [['Abd Allah b. 'Ali (a)|'Abd Allah]], [[Ja'far b. 'Ali (a)|Ja'far]] and [['Uthman b.'Ali (a)|'Uthman]] all of whom were martyred on the [[event of 'Ashura]]. Because she had four sons, she was called as Umm al-Banin (mother of the sons). After the [[martyrdom]] of [[Imam al-Husayn (a)]], Umm al-Banin mourned the Imam (a) and her children so sorrowfully that even the enemies of [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]] accompanied her. According to Shi'a point of view, her mourning for Imam al-Husayn (a) before mourning for her children and her respect toward the children of the [[Lady Fatima al-Zahra (a)]] indicate that she had a high level of religious true knowledge. Her tomb in [[al-Baqi' cemetery|al-Baqi']] is a [[ziyara]] site for Shi'a. | ||
==Lineage and Demise== | ==Lineage and Demise== | ||
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It's quoted that when [[Zaynab bt. 'Ali|Zaynab (a)]] arrived in [[Medina]], she visited Umm al-Banin and expressed her condolence for the martyrdom of her children. | It's quoted that when [[Zaynab bt. 'Ali|Zaynab (a)]] arrived in [[Medina]], she visited Umm al-Banin and expressed her condolence for the martyrdom of her children. | ||
== | ==Mourning for Children== | ||
After that she received the news of her sons' martyrdom, she went to [[Baqi' cemetery]] every day with her grandson, [['Ubayd Allah b. 'Abbas|'Ubayd Allah]] (son of [['Abbas]]). she recited the lament that she had composed for her sons and cried sorrowfully. People of [[Medina]] gathered around her and cried along with her. It is even said that [[Marwan b. Hakam]] also cried with them.<ref>Isfahani, ''Maqatil al-talibiyyin'', p.85</ref> She recited this lament which she had composed for 'Abbas: | After that she received the news of her sons' martyrdom, she went to [[Baqi' cemetery]] every day with her grandson, [['Ubayd Allah b. 'Abbas|'Ubayd Allah]] (son of [['Abbas]]). she recited the lament that she had composed for her sons and cried sorrowfully. People of [[Medina]] gathered around her and cried along with her. It is even said that [[Marwan b. Hakam]] also cried with them.<ref>Isfahani, ''Maqatil al-talibiyyin'', p.85</ref> She recited this lament which she had composed for 'Abbas: | ||
"O, he who saw 'Abbas attacking a multitude of enemy and the sons of 'Ali (a) were backing him up like brave lions. I was told that my son was hit on the head while his hands were cut. Woe unto me! my son had lowered his head [that] he was hit on the head. If his sword was in his hand, no one would have dared to approach him."<ref>Shubbar, ''Adab al-taff'', vol.1 p.72</ref> | "O, he who saw 'Abbas attacking a multitude of enemy and the sons of 'Ali (a) were backing him up like brave lions. I was told that my son was hit on the head while his hands were cut. Woe unto me! my son had lowered his head [that] he was hit on the head. If his sword was in his hand, no one would have dared to approach him."<ref>Shubbar, ''Adab al-taff'', vol.1 p.72</ref> | ||
== | ==Words of Scholars== | ||
Zayn al-Din al-'Amili, known as [[al-Shahid al-Thani]] says, "Umm al-Banin is a virtuous lady. She had a great affection and loyalty toward the family of [[the Prophet (s)]] and devoted her life to serve them. In reverse, the household of the Prophet considered an elite status for her and honoured her. They visited her on the days of [['Id]] (Islamic holidays) as a sign of respect." | Zayn al-Din al-'Amili, known as [[al-Shahid al-Thani]] says, "Umm al-Banin is a virtuous lady. She had a great affection and loyalty toward the family of [[the Prophet (s)]] and devoted her life to serve them. In reverse, the household of the Prophet considered an elite status for her and honoured her. They visited her on the days of [['Id]] (Islamic holidays) as a sign of respect." | ||
[[Sayyid Mahmud Shahrudi]] (d. [[Sha'ban]] 17, 1394/January 7, 1931) said, "When I face troubles, I recite [[Salawat]] hundred times for [[Abu l-Fadl]] al-'Abbas's mother -Umm al-Banin- and after that my problem is solved." | [[Sayyid Mahmud Shahrudi]] (d. [[Sha'ban]] 17, 1394/January 7, 1931) said, "When I face troubles, I recite [[Salawat]] hundred times for [[Abu l-Fadl]] al-'Abbas's mother -Umm al-Banin- and after that my problem is solved." | ||
[[Sayyid Muhsin Amin]] writes in his book [[A'yan al-Shi'a]], "Umm al-Banin was an eloquent poet, from a noble and brave family."<ref>Amin, ''A'yan al-shi'a'', vol.8 p.389</ref> | [[Sayyid Muhsin al-Amin]] writes in his book [[A'yan al-Shi'a]], "Umm al-Banin was an eloquent poet, from a noble and brave family."<ref>Amin, ''A'yan al-shi'a'', vol.8 p.389</ref> | ||
[[Muqarram]] says, "Umm al-Banin is counted among the virtuous ladies. She knew the right of [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]] very well and love them honestly. Reversely, she had an elite statue among them."<ref>Dukhayl, ''al-'Abbas'', p.18</ref> | [[Muqarram]] says, "Umm al-Banin is counted among the virtuous ladies. She knew the right of [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]] very well and love them honestly. Reversely, she had an elite statue among them."<ref>Dukhayl, ''al-'Abbas'', p.18</ref> | ||
'Ali Muhammad 'Ali Dukhayl, a contemporary Arab writer, writes describing this great lady, "The greatness of this woman becomes obvious by this event: when she heard the news of martyrdom of her sons, she did not pay attention to it, but asked about Imam al-Husayn (a). It is as if, Imam al-Husayn (a) is her son not her own sons."<ref>Dukhayl, ''al-'Abbas'', p.18</ref> | 'Ali Muhammad 'Ali al-Dukhayl, a contemporary Arab writer, writes describing this great lady, "The greatness of this woman becomes obvious by this event: when she heard the news of martyrdom of her sons, she did not pay attention to it, but asked about Imam al-Husayn (a). It is as if, Imam al-Husayn (a) is her son not her own sons."<ref>Dukhayl, ''al-'Abbas'', p.18</ref> | ||
[[Baqir Sharif | [[Baqir Sharif al-Qurashi]], the author of the book '''Abbas b. Ali, ra'id al-karama'' writes about the virtues of Umm al-Banin, "No one has seen a woman like this pure lady (Umm al-Banin) in the history who would like her fellow wife's children honestly and care about them more [than her children]." | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
* Amin, Sayyid Muhsin. ''A'yan al-shi'a''. | * The material for this article is mainly taken from [http://fa.wikishia.net/view/%D8%A7%D9%85_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%86%DB%8C%D9%86 ام البنین] | ||
* Hassun, Muhammad. ''A'lam al-nisa' al-mu'minat''. Tehran: 1411 | * Amin, Sayyid Muhsin al-. ''A'yan al-shi'a''. | ||
* Hassun, Muhammad al-. ''A'lam al-nisa' al-mu'minat''. Tehran: 1411 | |||
* Ibn 'Inaba. '''Umda l-talib''. Najaf: 1381/1961 | * Ibn 'Inaba. '''Umda l-talib''. Najaf: 1381/1961 | ||
* Isfahani, Abu l-Faraj. ''Maqatil al-talibiyyin''. Cairo: 1368/1949 | * Isfahani, Abu l-Faraj al-. ''Maqatil al-talibiyyin''. Cairo: 1368/1949 | ||
* Dukhayl, 'Ali Muhammad 'Ali. ''Al-'Abbas''. Beirut: Mu'assisa Ahl al-Bayt, 1401 | * Dukhayl, 'Ali Muhammad 'Ali al-. ''Al-'Abbas''. Beirut: Mu'assisa Ahl al-Bayt, 1401 | ||
* Shubbar, Jawad. ''Adab al-taff''. Beirut: Dar al-Murtada. | * Shubbar, Jawad al-. ''Adab al-taff''. Beirut: Dar al-Murtada. | ||
* Tabari, ''Tarikh''. Urumiyya: Maktaba Urumiyya | * Tabari, Jarir al-. ''Tarikh''. Urumiyya: Maktaba Urumiyya | ||
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