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His Learned And Wise Mother - Fatimah

She was the most kind, sincere, religious, and pious lady, who had inherited the characteristics of greatness, nobility, modesty, and chastity from her exalted great grandmother - the most celebrated and exalted lady of both worlds, the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (S) Fatimah al-Zahra’ (‘a). By following the path of the most exalted righteous personalities -the burning lovers who engaged themselves in humming, sensational, and confidential communication with their beloved God-Almighty in the middle of night - she was able to become enlightened in wisdom and learning.

The most prominent Shi’i scholar Shaykh al-Mufid (ra) has written a famous book Ahkam ul-Nisa (Religious Obligations for Women) especially at her request. The Shaykh has described her in the preface of the said book as a respected and learned lady of that time. He writes as follows:

“The honorable and learned Sayyid – Sayyid Radi’s mother – may God increase her honor, has requested me to prepare a book containing the details of all religious obligations and duties, especially related to Muslim women. I accepted her request, (may God bless her) and, had written the book."1

  • 1. Translation (Mahoo) Nahj al-Balaghah p. 19,20