The Story of Fatimah, Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) by Sr. Nafees Khan

• Sr. Nafees Khan

Page num #1: The Story of Fatimah DAUGHTER OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD SR. NAFEES KHAN. Page num#2 The Youngest Daughter Fatimah was born in Makkah the day her wise and trustworthy father had prevented bloodshed among the tribes of Quraish. After the Kabah was rebuilt, the tribes were quarrelling about who should get the honour of carrying the Black Stone to its place. Upon an elder's suggestion, it was agreed that whoever entered the gate of Kabah first should be the one to decide. It so happened that Muhammad was the first one to enter. Page num #3: The Birth of Hasan and Husain Once after a battle, the Muslims had taken both men and women as prisoners. Ali suggested to his wife that she should go to her father and ask him for a maid. Fatimah went over to his house and as he was not home, she left a message with 'Aisha. That night, Prophet Muhammad came to the couple's house and asked Fatimah, "Would you like something better than what you wanted?
Page num#4: The Lady of Paradise Being a devoted lady, she worked alongside the Muhajir and Ansar women during the battles in giving water to the thirsty and taking care of the injured and dying. Fatimah loved her sisters; when Ruqayyah died, their father found Fatimah sitting by her sister's graveside sobbing. The grief-stricken father consoled her and wiped her tears with his own shawl. Within the span of a few years, her other two sisters, Zainab and Umm Kulthum, also passed away. She missed the company of her elder sisters greatly.
Page num #5:The Lady of Paradise Being a devoted lady, she worked alongside the Muhajir and Ansar women during the battles in giving water to the thirsty and taking care of the injured and dying. Fatimah loved her sisters; when Ruqayyah died, their father found Fatimah sitting by her sister's graveside sobbing. The grief-stricken father consoled her and wiped her tears with his own shawl. Within the span of a few years, her other two sisters, Zainab and Umm Kulthum, also passed away. She missed the company of her elder sisters greatly.Page num#6: All her life she was an exemplary person and continues to be so now and for the generations to come. No wonder the Prophet said, "Fatimah will be a leader of the women in Paradise." He also honoured her with the title of 'Lady of Paradise'. Once he announced, "The best women in the world are four: Maryam (the mother of Isa), Asiyah (the wife of Pharaoh), Khadijah and Fatimah." O Allah, send blessings on Muhammad and his family, ameen.
Page num #7: 'Fatimah' is the last book in the series about the daughters of the Prophet Muhammad. This beautifully written book explores the life and times of the youngest daughter of the Prophet. It relates fascinating stories about the Prophet and Khadija = as her parents, growing up in the vicinity of the Kabah, marriage, motherhood and her contribution in spreading the message of Islam.