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Her father's demise, oppressing her husband, denying her right and most importantly, the events took place after the Prophet's demise, hurt her soul and her body. According to historical records, she did not suffer any illnesses before the demise of her father. She got ill after these events, though.<ref>Shahidi, ''Zindigani-yi Fatima-yi Zahra'', pp. 144-145</ref> | Her father's demise, oppressing her husband, denying her right and most importantly, the events took place after the Prophet's demise, hurt her soul and her body. According to historical records, she did not suffer any illnesses before the demise of her father. She got ill after these events, though.<ref>Shahidi, ''Zindigani-yi Fatima-yi Zahra'', pp. 144-145</ref> | ||
About her [[martyrdom]], [[Abu Basir]] narrates from [[Imam al-Sadiq (a)]] that, [['Umar]] ordered his slave, [[Qunfudh]] to hit her with a sheath, and that caused miscarriage of her unborn son, [[al-Muhsin]]. After that, she got very sick which led to her martyrdom afterward.<ref>Al-Tabari, ''Dala'il al-imama'', p. 134; Al-Ganji al-Shafi'i, ''Kifayat al-talib'', p. 413; Al-Juwayni, ''Fara'id al- | About her [[martyrdom]], [[Abu Basir]] narrates from [[Imam al-Sadiq (a)]] that, [['Umar]] ordered his slave, [[Qunfudh]] to hit her with a sheath, and that caused miscarriage of her unborn son, [[al-Muhsin]]. After that, she got very sick which led to her martyrdom afterward.<ref>Al-Tabari, ''Dala'il al-imama'', p. 134; Al-Ganji al-Shafi'i, ''Kifayat al-talib'', p. 413; Al-Juwayni, ''Fara'id al-simatayn'', vol. 2, p. 35; as cited in Muqimi Haji, ''Zindiginama-yi Fatima'', p. 61</ref> | ||
Moreover, Shi'a and Sunni narrations have mentioned 'Umar's threat of setting fire to her house,<ref>Al-Tabari, ''Tarikh'', vol. 2, p. 443</ref> setting fire to her house,<ref>Al-Hilali al-'Amiri, ''Kitab Sulaym b. Qays'', p. 150; Al-Mas'udi, pp. 154-155</ref> pushing her against the wall by the door, hitting her by the door,<ref>Al-Mas'udi, p. 146; Al-Saduq, ''Ma'ani l-akhbar'', p. 206</ref> breaking her ribs,<ref>Al-Hilali al-'Amiri, ''Kitab Sulaym b. Qays'', p. 153, 427</ref> and kicking her stomach,<ref>Al-Mufid, ''al-Ikhtisas'', p. 185</ref> each of which could have cause her martyrdom.<ref>Muqimi Haji, ''Zindiginama-yi Fatima'', p. 61</ref> | Moreover, Shi'a and Sunni narrations have mentioned 'Umar's threat of setting fire to her house,<ref>Al-Tabari, ''Tarikh'', vol. 2, p. 443</ref> setting fire to her house,<ref>Al-Hilali al-'Amiri, ''Kitab Sulaym b. Qays'', p. 150; Al-Mas'udi, pp. 154-155</ref> pushing her against the wall by the door, hitting her by the door,<ref>Al-Mas'udi, p. 146; Al-Saduq, ''Ma'ani l-akhbar'', p. 206</ref> breaking her ribs,<ref>Al-Hilali al-'Amiri, ''Kitab Sulaym b. Qays'', p. 153, 427</ref> and kicking her stomach,<ref>Al-Mufid, ''al-Ikhtisas'', p. 185</ref> each of which could have cause her martyrdom.<ref>Muqimi Haji, ''Zindiginama-yi Fatima'', p. 61</ref> | ||
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:How they have snatched it away from the foundations of the Message, the fundamentals of prophethood, and guidance, the place of descent for the Devoted Spirit, and he who is clever in the affairs of this world, and the [[Hereafter]]? (She means that they usurped 'Ali's (a) right) | :How they have snatched it away from the foundations of the Message, the fundamentals of prophethood, and guidance, the place of descent for the Devoted Spirit, and he who is clever in the affairs of this world, and the [[Hereafter]]? (She means that they usurped 'Ali's (a) right) | ||
:Surely; [their action] is clear loss. Why were they hostile to [[Abu l-Hasan (a)]]? They took vengeance, by Allah, from him for his unbiased | :Surely; [their action] is clear loss. Why were they hostile to [[Abu l-Hasan (a)]]? They took vengeance, by Allah, from him for his unbiased sword, his carelessness about his [[death]] (i.e., his unprecedented courage), his deadly assaults, his severe encounters, and his anger for the sole sake of Allah, Exalted is His Name. | ||
:By Allah, had they prevented each other from assuming the reigns of power, which [[Allah's Messenger (s)]] entrusted to him, he would have held it and led them smoothly, he would not have harmed them the size of a thread, nor, would his followers stammer, (meaning they would have lived in harmony under the rule if 'Ali (a)). | :By Allah, had they prevented each other from assuming the reigns of power, which [[Allah's Messenger (s)]] entrusted to him, he would have held it and led them smoothly, he would not have harmed them the size of a thread, nor, would his followers stammer, (meaning they would have lived in harmony under the rule if 'Ali (a)). | ||
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:Surely, the abstinent would have been distinguished from the desirous, and the truthful from the liar. | :Surely, the abstinent would have been distinguished from the desirous, and the truthful from the liar. | ||
:Had the people of the town believed, and feared Allah, WE should indeed have opened out to them [all kinds of] blessings from [[ | :Had the people of the town believed, and feared Allah, WE should indeed have opened out to them [all kinds of] blessings from [[heaven]] and [[earth]]; but, they rejected (the truth), and WE brought them to book for their misdeeds. | ||
:And, the wrongdoers of this generation; the results of their deeds will soon overtake them (too), and they will never be able to frustrate (Our Plan)! | :And, the wrongdoers of this generation; the results of their deeds will soon overtake them (too), and they will never be able to frustrate (Our Plan)! | ||
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:Alas! What a pity! How will ye be treated? But indeed it hath been obscured from your sight. Shall we then compel you to accept it when ye are averse to it?"<ref>Shahidi, ''Zindigani-yi Fatima-yi Zahra'', pp. 149-153; Al-Saduq, ''Ma'ani l-akhbar'', pp. 354-356; Ibn Tayfur, ''Balaghat al-nisa'', pp. 28-30</ref> | :Alas! What a pity! How will ye be treated? But indeed it hath been obscured from your sight. Shall we then compel you to accept it when ye are averse to it?"<ref>Shahidi, ''Zindigani-yi Fatima-yi Zahra'', pp. 149-153; Al-Saduq, ''Ma'ani l-akhbar'', pp. 354-356; Ibn Tayfur, ''Balaghat al-nisa'', pp. 28-30</ref> | ||
(the translation is cited from the book ''[[Fatima the Gracious]]'' written by [[Abu Muhammad al- | (the translation is cited from the book ''[[Fatima the Gracious]]'' written by [[Abu Muhammad al-Urduni]]) | ||
===Date of Martyrdom=== | ===Date of Martyrdom=== | ||
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After her burial, Imam 'Ali (a) flattened her [[grave]] to hide it, then he turned his face to the Prophet's tomb and said, | After her burial, Imam 'Ali (a) flattened her [[grave]] to hide it, then he turned his face to the Prophet's tomb and said, | ||
:O, the Prophet of Allah! peace be upon you from me and from your daughter who has come to you and who has hastened to meet you. O, Prophet of Allah! My patience about your chosen [daughter] has been exhausted and my power of endurance has weakened, except that I have ground for consolation in having endured the great hardship and heart-rending event of your separation. I laid you down in your grave while your last breath had passed (when your head) "Verily we are Allah's and verily unto Him shall we return" (Qur'an | :O, the Prophet of Allah! peace be upon you from me and from your daughter who has come to you and who has hastened to meet you. O, Prophet of Allah! My patience about your chosen [daughter] has been exhausted and my power of endurance has weakened, except that I have ground for consolation in having endured the great hardship and heart-rending event of your separation. I laid you down in your grave while your last breath had passed (when your head) "Verily we are Allah's and verily unto Him shall we return" ([[Qur'an 2]]:56) between my neck, and the chest. | ||
:Now, the trust has been returned and what had been given has been taken back. My grief knows no bounds, and my nights will remain sleepless till Allah chooses for me the house in which you are now residing. Certainly your daughter would apprise you of the joining together of your [[Umma]] (people) for oppressing her. You ask her in detail and get all the news about the position. This happened when a long time had not elapsed and your remembrance had not disappeared. My [[salam]] be on you both, the salam of a grief stricken not of a disgusted or a hateful person; for if I go away, it is not because I am weary (of you); and if I stay, it is not due to lack of belief in what Allah has promised the endures.<ref>Al-Kulayni, ''al-Kafi'', vol. 1, pp. 381-382; This sermon is also narrated in ''Nahj al-balagha'', which is shorter from al-Kafi's report.</ref> | :Now, the trust has been returned and what had been given has been taken back. My grief knows no bounds, and my nights will remain sleepless till Allah chooses for me the house in which you are now residing. Certainly your daughter would apprise you of the joining together of your [[Umma]] (people) for oppressing her. You ask her in detail and get all the news about the position. This happened when a long time had not elapsed and your remembrance had not disappeared. My [[salam]] be on you both, the salam of a grief stricken not of a disgusted or a hateful person; for if I go away, it is not because I am weary (of you); and if I stay, it is not due to lack of belief in what Allah has promised the endures.<ref>Al-Kulayni, ''al-Kafi'', vol. 1, pp. 381-382; This sermon is also narrated in ''Nahj al-balagha'', which is shorter from al-Kafi's report.</ref> | ||
(the translation is cited from the book ''[[Fatima the Gracious]]'' written by [[Abu Muhammad al- | (the translation is cited from the book ''[[Fatima the Gracious]]'' written by [[Abu Muhammad al-Urduni]]) | ||
===Burial Place=== | ===Burial Place=== | ||
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* Her own house;<ref>Al-Kulayni, ''al-Kafi'', vol. 1, p. 461; Al-Himyari, ''Qurb al-asnad'', p. 16</ref> | * Her own house;<ref>Al-Kulayni, ''al-Kafi'', vol. 1, p. 461; Al-Himyari, ''Qurb al-asnad'', p. 16</ref> | ||
* Between [[ | * Between the [[Prophet's pulpit]] and grave;<ref>Ibn Shahrashub, ''Manaqib al Abi Talib'', vol. 3, p. 365</ref> | ||
* In a corner of [['Aqil's burial chamber]] in [[Baqi' | * In a corner of [['Aqil's burial chamber]] in [[al-Baqi' Cemetery]];<ref>Ibn Sa'd, ''al-Tabaqat'', vol. 8, p. 30</ref> | ||
* An unknown place in Baqi' | * An unknown place in al-Baqi' Cemetery.<ref>Al-Majlisi, ''Bihar'', vol. 42, p. 212, as cited in'' 'Uyun al-mu'jizat''</ref> | ||
==Merits== | ==Merits== | ||