Lady Fatimah al-Zahra' (a): Difference between revisions

It is reported in historical records and traditions that Fatima (a) in varying ways showed her affection towards Ali (a) and even in the presence of her father, the Holy Prophet (a) would call him the best of husbands. Her respect towards her husband has been counted as one of the great qualities of Fatima (a). It has been reported that Fatima (a) would address Imam Ali (a) with affectionate words whilst in the home and would address him with the respectful title of Abu al-Hasan whilst in public. It has also appeared in reports that Fatima (a) would use perfumes and jewelry while at home and it can even be seen that on occasions she would give her necklaces and bracelets as charity.

In the beginning periods of their married life, Imam Ali (a) and Fatima (a) lived in very difficult financial conditions to such an extent that at times they were not able to find food to satiate Imams Hasan (a) and Husayn (a). However, even with the existence of these harsh conditions, Fatima (a) never complained and even at times tried to assist her husband in acquiring livelihood by spinning wool.   

Fatima (a) took it upon herself to do the household work and left the outside work to Imam Ali (a); even when the Holy Prophet (a) sent a helper by the name of Fidha to her home, she did not pass over all the chores to her, rather she was responsible for doing half the work and Fidha was responsible for doing the other half. According to some reports it is said that Fatima (a) would allocate Fidha to do the chores one day and then she would then do them herself the next day.

Shia and Sunni sources are coherent that Hasan, Husayn, Zaynab and Umme Kulthum are the four children of Ali and Fatima. In Shia sources and in some Sunni sources a name of another son is mentioned who was miscarried as a result of the injuries that Fatima (a) sustained during the events that occurred after the demise of her father, the Holy Prophet (a). His name is recorded to have been either Mohsin or Mohassin.