To our chief and master, the last of the Pure Progeny, al-Imam al-Mahdi al-Muntazar

(may the Almighty hasten his reappearance)

It is to him that I dedicate these pages that have been illuminated by the biography of his grandmother, the pure and truthful lady, the Queen of Islam, Fatimah al-Zahra (peace and blessings of Allah upon her) and I am confident that this small service will be accepted and appreciated by him, with the permission of Allah, the Most High.

Muhammad Kazim al-Qazwini

Karbala, Iraq