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Does the narration 'Fatimah is a part of me' refer to the claim that Ali (AS) proposed marriage to the daughter of Abu Jahl? The narration 'Fatimah is a part of me' signifies that Fatimah Zahra (SA) is an inseparable part of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and is one of the most well-known hadiths about her status. This hadith is widely accepted and transmitted by all Islamic schools of thought.[1] Shia scholars, such as prominent figures like Shaykh Mufid, [2] Shaykh Tusi, [3] and Shaykh Saduq, [4] have transmitted this narration in their works, highlighting its significance and authenticity within the Shia tradition. This hadith has been narrated in various forms in both Sunni sources. However, in some Sunni sources like Sahih al-Bukhari, it is stated that Ali (AS), while married to Fatimah Zahra (SA), also proposed marriage to the daughter of Abu Jahl. When the Prophet (SAW) became aware of this, he declared from the pulpit: 'Fatimah is a part of me, and I dislike anyone harming her. By Allah, the daughter of the enemy of God shall not dwell in the same house as the daughter of the Prophet of God.'[5] Due to its contradiction with the noble character of Ali (AS) and his deep love for Fatimah (SA), this particular Sunni version has been criticized and examined by Shia scholars. Reasons for Rejecting this Narration: 1. Contradiction with Imam Ali’s Character: This narration contradicts the elevated character of Imam Ali (AS) and his loyalty to Lady Fatimah (SA). Imam Ali himself explicitly stated that he never caused any distress to Fatimah al-Zahra. “By Allah, I never made Fatimah angry or displeased until she left this world. Whenever I felt sorrowful, I would look at Fatimah’s face to alleviate my grief.” [6] 2. Weak chain of narration: The chain of transmission (isnad) for this narration has multiple weaknesses, and many scholars consider it unreliable. [7] When analyzing the narrative, we find elements that highlight the weaknesses and fragility of the story, such as: ᴏ Historical inconsistency: The only narrator who mentioned the marriage proposal incident is “Al-Miswar ibn Makhrama.” However, his timeline does not align with the event. Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani states that Al-Miswar was born two years after the Hijra, and he arrived in Medina in the eighth year after the conquest of Mecca. Thus, he could not have witnessed the event he narrated. [8] ᴏ Biased Narrator: Another point is Al-Miswar's enmity towards the Ahl al-Bayt (AS). The Khawarij had a good relationship with him and considered him one of their own. [9] He was a supporter of Mu'awiyah to the extent that whenever he heard Mu'awiyah's name, he would send blessings upon him. [10] This behavior indicates that his purpose in narrating this hadith was to tarnish the character of Imam Ali (AS). ᴏ The historical impossibility of the event: Juwayriya, the daughter of Abu Jahl, had not converted to Islam before the conquest of Mecca, and after embracing Islam, she married ʿAttāb ibn Asīd ibn Abī al-ʿĪṣ ibn Umayya. [11] 3. Attempt to tarnish the Ahl al-Bayt (AS): This narration was likely fabricated to defame the character of Imam Ali (AS); As Imam Sadiq (AS) indicated the story of Imam Ali (AS) proposing to Abu Jahl's daughter was fabricated by his opponents. "'Alqama, you cannot please everyone and silence every tongue. How can you remain safe from something that even prophets and saints were not safe from? Didn't they say about the Messenger of Allah (SAW) that he was a seeker of worldly gains and power? Didn't they attribute to Ali (AS) the desire to marry the daughter of Abu Jahl while he was already married to Fatimah (SA)?" [12] 4. The existence of this narration without mentioning the act of proposing marriage: This narration exists in Sunni sources without mentioning the event of Imam Ali (AS) proposing to the daughter of Abu Jahl, [13] which is similar to how Shia sources narrate this story. This itself is evidence that the event of the proposal is a fabricated story created to defame Imam Ali (AS) and diminish the significance of Fatimah's (SA) distress over Abu Bakr and Umar. [14] Conclusion: The narration "Fatimah is a part of me" is unrelated to the story of Ali's proposal to the daughter of Abu Jahl. Many scholars reject the account of this proposal due to its weak chain of transmission and its contradiction with Ali’s character. This event appears to have been fabricated to damage Imam Ali's (AS) reputation and to undermine the seriousness of Fatimah's (SA) grievances against Abu Bakr and Umar. [1] . Majmu’at al-Rasa’il: Al-Safi, Sheikh Lutfullah, Vol: 2 P: 312. [2] . Al-Amali: Sheikh Al-Mufid, Vol: 1, P: 259. «قَالَ سَمِعْتُ سَعْدَ بْنَ مَالِكٍ يَعْنِي ابْنَ أَبِي وَقَّاصٍ يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ص يَقُولُ‌ فَاطِمَةُ بَضْعَةٌ مِنِّي مَنْ سَرَّهَا فَقَدْ سَرَّنِي وَ مَنْ سَاءَهَا فَقَدْ سَاءَنِي فَاطِمَةُ أَعَزُّ الْبَرِيَّةِ عَلَيَّ.» [3] . Al-Amali - Dar Al-Thaqafah Edition: Sheikh Al-Tusi, Vol: 1, P: 24. [4] . Ilal Al-Shara'i': Sheikh Al-Saduq, Vol: 1, P: 185 and 186. [5] . Sahih Al-Bukhari: Al-Bukhari, Vol: 5, P: 22. [6] . Kashf Al-Ghummah fi Ma'rifat Al-A'immah: Al-Muhaddith Al-Irbili, Vol: 1, P: 352. «فَوَ اللَّهِ مَا اَغْضَبْتُهَا وَ لَا اَکْرَهْتُهَا عَلَی اَمْرٍ حَتَّی قَبَضَهَا اللَّهُ عَزَّ وَ جَلَّ وَ لَا اَغْضَبَتْنِی وَ لَا عَصَتْ لِی اَمْراً وَ لَقَدْ کُنْتُ اَنْظُرُ اِلَیْهَا فَتَنْکَشِفُ عَنِّی الْهُمُومُ وَ الْاَحْزَان.» [7] . For more information, please refer to the article: The Legend of the Proposal of the Daughter of Abu Jahl by the Commander of the Faithful (AS). [8] . Al-Isabah fi Tamyiz Al-Sahaba: Al-Asqalani, Ibn Hajar, Vol: 6, P: 94. [9] . Si’ar A’lam al-Nubala: Al-Dhahabi, Shams al-Din, Vol: 4, P: 414. «قَالَ الزُّبَيْرُ بنُ بَكَّارٍ: كانت تَغْشَاهُ، وَيَنْتَحِلُوْنَهُ» [10] . History of Islam - Tadmuri edition: Al-Dhahabi, Shams al-Din, Vol: 5, P: 246 «قَالَ عُرْوَةُ: فَلَمْ أَسْمَعِ الْمِسْوَرَ ذَكَرَ مُعَاوِيَةَ إِلا صَلَّى عَلَيْهِ». [11] . Al-Tabaqat al-Kubra: Ibn Saad, Vol: 8, P: 262. [12] . Amali: Sheikh al-Saduq, P: 165. «فَقَالَ علیه السلام: یَا عَلْقَمَةُ اِنَّ رِضَا النَّاسِ لَا یُمْلَکُ وَاَلْسِنَتَهُمْ لَا تُضْبَطُ وَکَیْفَ تَسْلَمُونَ مِمَّا لَمْ یَسْلَمْ مِنْهُ اَنْبِیَاءُ اللَّهِ وَرُسُلُهُ وَحُجَجُ اللَّهِ (علیهم‌السّلام).... اَ لَمْ یَنْسُبُوا سَیِّدَ الْاَوْصِیَاءِ (علیهم‌السّلام) اِلَی اَنَّهُ کَانَ یَطْلُبُ الدُّنْیَا وَالْمُلْکَ ...... اَ لَمْ یَنْسُبُوهُ اِلَی اَنَّهُ (علیه‌السّلام) اَرَادَ اَنْ یَتَزَوَّجَ ابْنَةَ اَبِی جَهْلٍ عَلَی فَاطِمَةَ (علیهاالسّلام) وَاَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ (صلی‌الله‌علیه‌و‌آله‌وسلّم) شَکَاهُ عَلَی الْمِنْبَرِ اِلَی الْمُسْلِمِینَ فَقَالَ اِنَّ عَلِیّاً یُرِیدُ اَنْ یَتَزَوَّجَ ابْنَةَ عَدُوِّ اللَّهِ عَلَی ابْنَةِ نَبِیِّ اللَّهِ اَلَا اِنَّ فَاطِمَةَ بَضْعَةٌ مِنِّی فَمَنْ آذَاهَا فَقَدْ آذَانِی وَمَنْ سَرَّهَا فَقَدْ سَرَّنِی وَمَنْ غَاظَهَا فَقَدْ غَاظَنِی.» [13] . Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah: Ibn Abi Shaybah, Abu Bakr, Vol: 6, P: 38. [14] . Al-Imamah wal-Siyasah: Al-Dinawari, Ibn Qutaybah, Vol: 1, P: 31 / Sahih al-Bukhari: Al-Bukhari, Vol: 4, P: 79.

Did the houses in Medina during the time of the Prophet (SAW) have doors? In response to this question, it should be noted that houses typically had doors in the centuries and eras preceding the Prophet (SAW). This fact is evident not only in historical texts but also clearly mentioned in the Quran. For example, in the story of Prophet Joseph (Yusuf) and Zuleikha, the Quran indicates that Zuleikha closed the doors to conceal her intentions. [1] This demonstrates the existence of doors during that time. Quranic Evidence: During the time of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), houses in Medina did have fences and doors. The Quran mentions that if you have access to the keys of a house, you are allowed to take food from it. [2] Numerous narrations: Narrations that prove the existence of doors for people's houses during the time of the Prophet (SAW): For example, Sijistani narrated that the Prophet (SAW) instructed Umar to "Go and bring food for these people." The narrator recounts that Umar took them to a room, retrieved a key from his belt, and opened the door. [3] Additionally, in his book "Sahih Muslim," Muslim reported that the Prophet (SAW) commanded us to close the doors of our houses at night. [4] Narrations that prove the existence of a door for the house of the Prophet (SAW): Ibn Kathir al-Dimashqi writes: The rooms of the Prophet’s house were woven from ar’ar branches and wood with hair, and he cites from the history of Bukhari: The door of the Prophet's house had no doorknobs, and people would knock with their fingers or nails. [5] Bukhari also mentions in "Al-Adab al-Mufrad" that Muhammad ibn Hilal observed the houses of the Prophet's wives. He noted that their coverings were woven from hair. When I asked him about Aisha's house, he said, "The door of her house opened toward Damascus." I inquired whether it had one leaf or two. He replied that it had only one leaf, and when I asked about its material, he said it was made from the wood of the ar'ar tree or the sāj tree. [6] Imam Kazem (AS) narrates that on the night the Prophet passed away, he called Ali, Fatimah, Hasan, and Husayn (AS) together, closed the door, and had a lengthy conversation with Fatimah. When it became quite late, Ali and his two sons came out of the house, waiting behind the door with the people. [7] In another narration, Imam Kazem (AS) reports that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) gathered Ali, Fatimah, Hasan, and Husayn (AS), closed the door behind them, and said: “O my family, those nearest to Allah! May the Lord send peace upon you…”[8] Narrations that prove the existence of a door for the house of Ali and Fatimah (AS): In the story of the marriage of Fatimah Zahra and the Commander of the Faithful (AS), it is mentioned that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) called Ali (AS) and performed the same act that he had done with Fatimah. Then he recited the same supplication for Ali that he had recited for Fatimah (SA). Then he said to Ali and Fatimah (AS): Get up and go to your house, may Allah make you kind to each other! And bless your offspring! And grant you a good end! The Messenger of Allah (SAW) got up after these supplications and closed the door of the house. [9] Muhammad ibn Jarir Tabari, a Shia scholar, also writes: Salman says, ‘I went to Fatimah’s house, knocked on the door, and obtained permission to enter. She allowed me to come in. When I entered, I saw her sitting.’ [10] Furthermore, in narrations that describe the incident of the attack on the house of Ali and Fatimah (AS), it is mentioned: ‘Umar said, ‘Let us go to her.’ Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Khalid ibn Walid, Mugheerah ibn Shu’bah, Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah, Salim (the freed slave of Abu Hudhayfah), Qunfudh, and I set out with them. When we reached the door, Fatimah saw them and closed the door in their faces. She had no doubt that they would not enter without her permission. However, Umar struck the door with his foot, breaking it. The door was made of palm.’ [11] Additionally, in another narration by Ibn Qutaybah, it is stated: 'Umar and a group with him arrived at Fatimah’s house. They knocked on the door, and when Fatimah heard their voices, she cried out: ‘O my father, O Messenger of Allah! After you, What injustices we have seen from Umar ibn al-Khattab and Abu Bakr ibn Abi Quhafah!’[12] In conclusion, based on historical evidence and reliable narrations, it can be inferred that not only were the houses in Medina equipped with doors, but the houses of the Prophet (SAW) and Imam Ali and Lady Fatimah (AS) also had doors. [1] . Al-Yusuf: 23. (وَغَلَّقَتِ الْأَبْوَابَ) [2] . An-Nur: 61. (أَوْ مَا مَلَكْتُمْ مَفَاتِحَهُ) [3] . Sunan Abi Dawood: Al-Sijistani, Abu Dawood, Vol. 4, p. 360. [4] . Sahih Muslim: Muslim, Vol. 3, p. 1593. [5] . Al-Bidaya wal-Nihaya: Ibn Kathir, Vol. 3, p. 268. [6] . Al-Adab al-Mufrad with Annotations: Al-Bukhari, Vol. 1, p. 416. Similar narrations are also mentioned: Samt al-Nujum al-Awali fi Anba’ al-Awail wal-Tawali: Al-Asami, Vol. 1, p. 367 / Tarikh Makkah al-Musharrafah wal-Masjid al-Haram wal-Madinah al-Sharifah wal-Qabr al-Sharif: Ibn al-Dhia, Vol. 1, p. 268. [7] . Bihar al-Anwar: Al-Allama al-Majlisi, Vol. 22, p. 490. [8] . Ibid: Vol. 24, p. 219. [9] . Musannaf Abd al-Razzaq al-San’ani: Al-San’ani, Abd al-Razzaq, Vol. 5, p. 486 / Al-Mu’jam al-Kabeer: Al-Tabarani, Vol. 24, p. 132 / Sharh al-Akhbar fi Fada’il al-A’imma al-Athar: Al-Qadi al-Nu’man al-Maghribi, Vol. 2, p. 359 / Bihar al-Anwar: Al-Allama al-Majlisi, Vol. 43, p. 122. [10] . Dalail al-Imamah: Al-Tabari al-Saghir, Muhammad ibn Jarir, Vol. 1, p. 107. [11] . Tafsir al-Ayyashi: Al-Ayyashi, Muhammad ibn Mas’ud, Vol. 2, p. 66 / Al-Ikhtisas: Al-Shaykh al-Mufid, Vol. 1, p. 186 / Bihar al-Anwar: Al-Allama al-Majlisi, Vol. 28, p. 227. [12] . Al-Imamah wal-Siyasah: Al-Dinawari, Ibn Qutaybah, Vol. 1, p. 30.

Is there any evidence in Shia sources regarding the attack on the house of Lady Fatimah (SA)? There is authentic evidence in Shia sources regarding the attack on the house of Lady Fatimah (SA) and her martyrdom, emphasizing the significant injustice she faced. For example, consider the following accounts: 1. Statement by Sulaym bin Qays (d. 76 AH) quoting Salman al-Farsi: "Fatimah (SA) said: 'O Umar, what is this between you and us?' He replied: ‘Open the door, or else we will set your house on fire!’ She responded, ‘O Omar, are you not afraid of Allah that you enter my house without permission?’ But Umar refused to turn back. Umar called for fire, ignited it at the door, then pushed it open and entered. Lady Fatimah confronted him, crying, ‘O father, O Messenger of Allah!’ Umar raised his sword, which was in its sheath, and struck Fatimah’s side. she cried out: 'O my father!' He then raised a whip and struck her arm. Lady Fatimah exclaimed, ‘O Messenger of Allah, what ill-treatment Abu Bakr and Omar, your companions, have shown us!’”.[1] 2. Statement by Muhammad bin Jarir bin Rustam Tabari (d. 310 AH): “The cause of Lady Fatimah’s death was the blows inflicted upon her. Qunfudh, Omar’s servant, struck her with the sheathed sword upon Omar’s command. As a result, her son Mohsen was miscarried, and she fell seriously ill. She did not allow any of her oppressors to visit her.” [2] He shared this story in another part of his book as well. [3] 3. Statement by Muhammad bin Mas’ud 'Ayyashi (d. 320 AH): "Umar said: 'Come with me to him.' So, Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Khalid ibn al-Walid, al-Mughira ibn Shu'ba, Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah, Salim, (the freed slave of Abu Hudhayfa), and Qunfuz, and I (the narrator) went together. When we approached Lady Fatimah’s house, she saw them and closed the door, as she did not doubt that they would not enter without her permission. Umar struck the door with his foot and broke it, as it was made of palm fronds. They entered and brought out Ali (AS)..." [4] 4. Statement by Sheikh al-Kulayni (d. 329 AH): Kulayni narrates a narration in Al-Kafi from Imam Kazim (AS) referring to Lady Fatimah (SA) as a martyr: “Indeed, Fatimah (SA) is truthful and a martyr…”[5] 5. Statement by Husayn ibn Hamdan Khasibi (d. 346 AH): From Lady Fatimah’s own words, Khasibi recounts the following incident: “Then they sent Qunfuz and Khalid ibn al-Walid to our house to bring out my cousin to the Saqifah of Bani Sa'ida for their harmful allegiance. And he would not go out to them, being occupied with the will of the Messenger of Allah (SAW)... So they gathered wood at our door and brought fire to burn the house. I held onto the doorpost and said, 'I beseech you by Allah and by my father, the Messenger of Allah (SAW), to cease and desist.' Then Umar took the whip from Qunfuz, the freed slave of Abu Bakr, and struck my arm with it, so that the whip twisted around my hand until it was like a bracelet. And he kicked the door with his foot and it struck me, and I fell on my face while I was pregnant, and the fire was blazing..." [6] 6. Statement by Muhammad ibn Qulawayh (d. 368 AH): Gabriel addressed the Prophet, saying: ‘"And as for your daughter, she will be wronged and deprived, and her rights which you have appointed for her will be taken from her by force. She will be beaten while she is pregnant, and people will enter her private house without permission. Then she will be treated with contempt and humiliation, and she will find no one to protect her. As a result of the beating, she will miscarry and die from it." [7] 7. Statement by Sheikh Saduq (d. 381 AH): The Messenger of Allah spoke about the events after his passing, saying: When I saw her, I remembered what would happen to her after my demise. It was as if I could see humiliation entering her house, her sanctity being violated, her rights being usurped, her inheritance denied, her side being broken and her unborn child miscarried. She would cry out, ‘O Muhammad!’ But no one would answer her call for help. She would seek assistance, but no one would come to her aid...... She would be the first from my household to join me, appearing before me as a grieving, oppressed, sorrowful, and martyred. At that moment, I would say, ‘O Allah, curse those who wronged her, punish those who seized her rights, humiliate those who oppressed her, and eternally condemn those who struck her side until she lost her child.’ And the angels would respond, ‘Ameen.’ [8] 8. Statement by Sheikh Mufid (d. 413 AH): "Umar said: 'Get up and go to Ali.' So, Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Khalid ibn al-Walid, al-Mughira ibn Shu'ba, Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah, Salim, (the freed slave of Abu Hudhayfa), and Qunfuz, and I (the narrator) went together. Lady Fatimah suspected that they would not enter the house without permission. So, she closed and locked the door. When they reached the door, Umar struck the door with his foot and broke it, as it was made of palm. They entered and forcibly dragged Ali out, and Lady Fatimah followed." [9] This incident is also mentioned elsewhere. [10] 9. Statement by Muqatil ibn Atiyya (d. 505 AH): "After Abu Bakr had forcefully taken the allegiance of the people through intimidation, the sword, threats, and coercion, he sent Umar, Qunfuz, Khalid ibn al-Walid, Abu Ubaidah al-Jarrah, and a group of hypocrites to the house of Ali and Fatimah. Umar gathered firewood at the door of Fatimah's house and set it on fire. When Fatimah came to the door to repel Umar and his companions, Umar squeezed Fatimah between the wall and the door with such force that she miscarried her child and the nail of the door pierced her chest. Fatimah cried out, 'O my father, O Messenger of Allah! Look what we have suffered after you from the son of Khattab and the son of Abu Quhafa!' Umar turned to those around him and said, 'Strike Fatimah!' So, they rained blows upon the beloved of the Messenger of Allah and his daughter until they bruised her body." [11] 10. Statement by Abu Mansur Tabarsi (d. 6th century AH): Tabarsi recounts the dialogue between Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (AS) and Mughira (may Allah curse him), where the martyrdom of Lady Fatimah (SA) is explicitly mentioned: “You are the one who beat and injured Fatimah (SA) until she miscarried her child. Your actions were due to your opposition to the Messenger of Allah (SAW), your defiance of his command, and your violation of his sanctity.” [12] 11. Statement by Allama Hilli (d. 726 AH): And among these [events] is that he and Umar sought to burn the house of the Commander of the Faithful, in which were the Commander of the Faithful, Fatimah, their children, and a group of the Banu Hashim, who had not pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr and had opposed it. Tabari mentioned in his history, saying: 'Umar ibn al-Khattab came to the house of Ali and said, "By Allah, I will surely burn you all or you will come out to pledge allegiance." [13] 12. Statement by Allama Majlisi (d. 1110 AH): “When the rulers seized power and usurped the caliphate, most people pledged allegiance to them. They sent someone to Ali (AS) to force him into allegiance. He refused, so Umar sent fire to burn down their house. They intended to enter by force, but Fatimah blocked the door. Qunfuz, a slave of Umar, struck the door on Fatimah's abdomen, breaking her side and causing her to miscarry the child whom the Messenger of Allah (SAW) had named Muhsen. As a result, she fell ill and died." [14] This incident is also mentioned in Bihar al-Anwar. [15] Conclusion: Based on numerous and reliable Shia sources, the incident of the attack on the house of Lady Fatima (SA) is well-established and historically verified among Shia Muslims. Sayyid Murtadha (d. 436 AH) affirms that there is a significant abundance of narration chains regarding the martyrdom of Lady Zahra (SA). [16] Sheikh Tusi (d. 460 AH) also considers the attack on Lady Fatima Zahra's (SA) house to be well-known and states that there is no disagreement among Shia scholars on this matter. [17] Furthermore, Allama Majlesi (d. 1110 AH) regards the reports of the attack on the house and the martyrdom of Lady Fatima (SA) as widely accepted. [18] [1]. Kitab Sulaym ibn Qays Hilali: Al-Hilali, Sulaym bin Qais, p. 150. «فقالت فاطمة عليها السلام : يا عمر ، ما لنا ولك ؟ فقال : افتحي الباب وإلا أحرقنا عليكم بيتكم . فقالت : يا عمر ، أما تتقي الله تدخل علي بيتي ؟ فأبي أن ينصرف . ودعا عمر بالنار فأضرمها في الباب ثم دفعه فدخل فاستقبلته فاطمة عليها السلام وصاحت: يا أبتاه يا رسول الله فرفع عمر السيف وهو في غمده فوجأ به جنبها فصرخت: يا أبتاه. فرفع السوط فضرب به ذراعها فنادت: يا رسول الله، لبئس ما خلفك أبو بكر وعمر.» [2]. Dalail al-Imamah: Muhammad ibn Jarir ibn Rustam Tabari, p. 134. «وَ كَانَ سَبَبُ وَفَاتِهَا أَنَّ قُنْفُذاً مَوْلَى عُمَرَ لَكَزَهَا بِنَعْلِ السَّيْفِ‏ بِأَمْرِهِ، فَأَسْقَطَتْ مُحَسِّناً وَ مَرِضَتْ مِنْ ذَلِكَ مَرَضاً شَدِيداً، وَ لَمْ تَدَعْ أَحَداً مِمَّنْ آذَاهَا يَدْخُلُ عَلَيْهَا.» Allama Mamaqani, one of the great scholars of Rijal, considers the chain of transmission of this narration to be authentic and strong in his book "Mara'a al-Kamal". Mara'a al-Kamal: Allama Mamqani, Abdullah, vol. 3, p. 267. [3]. Dalail al-Imamah: Muhammad ibn Jarir ibn Rustam Tabari, p. 104. [4]. Tafsir al-'Ayyashi: al-'Ayyashi, Muhammad ibn Mas’ud, Vol. 2, p. 66. «قال عمر: قوموا بنا إليه، فقام أبو بكر، و عمر، و عثمان و خالد بن الوليد و المغيرة بن شعبة، و أبو عبيدة بن الجراح، و سالم مولى أبي حذيفة، و قنفذ، و قمت معهم، فلما انتهينا إلى الباب- فرأتهم فاطمة ص أغلقت الباب في وجوههم، و هي لا تشك أن لا يدخل عليها إلا بإذنها، فضرب عمر الباب برجله فكسره و كان من سعف‌ ثم دخلوا فأخرجوا عليا ع ملببا......» [5]. Al-Kafi: al-Kulayni, Muhammad ibn Ya’qub, Vol. 1, p. 458. [6]. Al-Hidayah al-Kubra: al-Khasibi, Husayn ibn Hamdan, Vol. 1, p. 178. «ثُمَّ يُنْفِذُونَ إِلَى دَارِنَا قُنْفُذاً وَ مَعَهُ خَالِدُ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ لِيُخْرِجَا ابْنَ عَمِّي إِلَى سَقِيفَةِ بَنِي سَاعِدَةَ لِبَيْعَتِهِمُ الْخَاسِرَةِ وَ لَا يَخْرُجُ إِلَيْهِمْ مُتَشَاغِلًا بِوَصَاةِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ (صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَ آلِهِ).... فَجَمَعُوا الْحَطَبَ بِبَابِنَا وَ أَتَوْا بِالنَّارِ لِيُحْرِقُوا الْبَيْتَ فَأَخَذْتُ بِعِضَادَتَيِ الْبَابِ وَ قُلْتُ: نَاشَدْتُكُمُ اللَّهَ وَ بِأَبِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ (عليه السلام) أَنْ تَكُفُّوا عَنَّا وَ تَنْصَرِفُوا فَأَخَذَ عُمَرُ السَّوْطَ مِنْ قُنْفُذٍ مَوْلَى أَبِي بَكْرٍ، فَضَرَبَ بِهِ عَضُدِي فَالْتَوَى السَّوْطُ عَلَى يَدِي حَتَّى صَارَ كَالدُّمْلُجِ، وَ رَكَلَ الْبَابَ بِرِجْلِهِ فَرَدَّهُ عَلَيَّ وَ أَنَا حَامِلٌ فَسَقَطْتُ لِوَجْهِي وَ النَّارُ تَسَعَّرُ...» [7]. Kamil al-Ziyarat: Ibn Qulawayh, Ja’far ibn Muhammad, pp. 332. «وَ أَمَّا ابْنَتُكَ فَتُظْلَمُ وَ تُحْرَمُ وَ يُؤْخَذُ حَقُّهَا غَصْباً الَّذِي تَجْعَلُهُ لَهَا وَ تُضْرَبُ وَ هِيَ حَامِلٌ وَ يُدْخَلُ عَلَيْهَا وَ عَلَى حَرِيمِهَا وَ مَنْزِلِهَا بِغَيْرِ إِذْنٍ ثُمَّ يَمَسُّهَا هَوَانٌ وَ ذُلٌّ ثُمَّ لَا تَجِدُ مَانِعاً وَ تَطْرَحُ مَا فِي بَطْنِهَا مِنَ الضَّرْبِ وَ تَمُوتُ مِنْ ذَلِكَ الضَّرْبِ » [8]. Al-Amali Saduq: Ibn Babawayh, Muhammad ibn 'Ali, p. 176. «وَ أَنِّي لَمَّا رَأَيْتُهَا ذَكَرْتُ مَا يُصْنَعُ بِهَا بَعْدِي كَأَنِّي بِهَا وَ قَدْ دَخَلَ الذُّلُّ بَيْتَهَا وَ انْتُهِكَتْ حُرْمَتُهَا وَ غُصِبَتْ حَقَّهَا وَ مُنِعَتْ‏ إِرْثَهَا وَ كُسِرَ جَنْبُهَا [وَ كُسِرَتْ جَنْبَتُهَا] وَ أَسْقَطَتْ جَنِينَهَا وَ هِيَ تُنَادِي يَا مُحَمَّدَاهْ فَلَا تُجَابُ وَ تَسْتَغِيثُ فَلَا تُغَاثُ فَلَا تَزَالُ بَعْدِي مَحْزُونَةً مَكْرُوبَةً بَاكِيَةً … فَتَكُونُ أَوَّلَ مَنْ يَلْحَقُنِي مِنْ أَهْلِ بَيْتِي فَتَقْدَمُ عَلَيَّ مَحْزُونَةً مَكْرُوبَةً مَغْمُومَةً مَغْصُوبَةً مَقْتُولَةً فَأَقُولُ عِنْدَ ذَلِكَ اللَّهُمَّ الْعَنْ مَنْ ظَلَمَهَا وَ عَاقِبْ مَنْ غَصَبَهَا وَ ذَلِّلْ مَنْ أَذَلَّهَا وَ خَلِّدْ فِي نَارِكَ مَنْ ضَرَبَ جَنْبَهَا حَتَّى أَلْقَتْ وَلَدَهَا فَتَقُولُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ عِنْدَ ذَلِكَ آمِينَ.» [9]. Al-Ikhtisas: Sheikh al-Mufid, Vol. 1, p. 186. «فَقَالَ عُمَرُ قُمْ إِلَى الرَّجُلِ فَقَامَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ وَ عُمَرُ وَ عُثْمَانُ وَ خَالِدُ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ وَ الْمُغِيرَةُ بْنُ شُعْبَةَ وَ أَبُو عُبَيْدَةَ بْنُ الْجَرَّاحِ وَ سَالِمٌ مَوْلَى أَبِي حُذَيْفَةَ وَ قُمْتُ مَعَهُمْ وَ ظَنَّتْ فَاطِمَةُ ع أَنَّهُ لَا تُدْخَلُ بَيْتُهَا إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهَا فَأَجَافَتِ الْبَابَ‌ وَ أَغْلَقَتْهُ فَلَمَّا انْتَهَوْا إِلَى الْبَابِ ضَرَبَ عُمَرُ الْبَابَ بِرِجْلِهِ فَكَسَرَهُ وَ كَانَ مِنْ سَعَفٍ فَدَخَلُوا عَلَى عَلِيٍّ ع وَ أَخْرَجُوهُ مُلَبَّبَاً فَخَرَجَتْ فَاطِمَةُ» [10]. Al-Muqni’ah: Sheikh al-Mufid, Vol. 1, p. 459. [11]. Mutamar Ulama' Baghdad: Muqatil bin Atiyah, Vol: 1, P: 50. «ان ابابكر بعد ما اخذ البيعة لنفسه من الناس بالارحاب و السيف و التهديد و القوة أرسل عمر و قنفذاً و خالد بن الوليد و أبا عبيدة الجراح و جماعة اخرى - من المنافقين - إلى دار علي و فاطمة و جمع عمر الحطب على باب بيت فاطمة و أحرق الباب بالنار، و لما جاءت فاطمة خلف الباب لتردّ عمر و حزبه، عَصَر عمر فاطمة بين الحائط و الباب عصرة شديدة قاسية حتى أسقطت جنينها و أنبت مسمار الباب في صدرها و صاحت فاطمة: أبتاه يا رسول الله! أنظر ماذا لقينا بعدك من ابن الخطاب و ابن أبي قحافة! فالتفت عمر إلى من حوله و قال: اضربوا فاطمة، فانهالت السياط على حبيبة رسول الله و بضعته حتى أدموا جسمها!» [12]. Al-Ihtijaj: Abu Mansur Al-Tabarsi, Vol. 1, p. 278. «وَ أَنْتَ الَّذِي ضَرَبْتَ فَاطِمَةَ بِنْتَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ص حَتَّى أَدْمَيْتَهَا وَ أَلْقَتْ مَا فِي بَطْنِهَا اسْتِذْلَالًا مِنْكَ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ ص وَ مُخَالَفَةً مِنْكَ لِأَمْرِهِ وَ انْتِهَاكاً لِحُرْمَتِهِ.» [13]. Nahj al-Haqq wa Kashf al-Siddiq: al-Hilli, Vol. 1, p. 271. «و منها أنه طلب هو و عمر إحراق بيت أمير المؤمنين ع و فيه أمير المؤمنين ع و فاطمة و ابناهما و جماعة من بني هاشم لأجل ترك مبايعة أبي بكر. ذَكَرَ الطَّبَرِيُّ فِي تَارِيخِهِ‌ قَالَ: أَتَى عُمَرُ بْنُ الْخَطَّابِ مَنْزِلَ عَلِيٍّ فَقَالَ وَ اللَّهِ لَأُحْرِقَنَّ عَلَيْكُمْ أَوْ لَتَخْرُجَنَّ لِلْبَيْعَةِ.» [14]. Mirat al-'Uqul fi Sharh Akhbar Aal al-Rasul: al-Majlisi, Vol. 5, p. 318. «أنهم لما غصبوا الخلافة و بايعهم أكثر الناس بعثوا إلى أمير المؤمنين عليه السلام ليحضر للبيعة، فأبى فبعث عمر بنار ليحرق على أهل البيت بيتهم و أرادوا الدخول عليه قهرا، فمنعتهم فاطمة عند الباب فضرب قنفذ غلام عمر الباب على بطن فاطمة عليها السلام فكسر جنبيها و أسقطت لذلك جنينا كان سماه رسول الله صلى الله عليه و آله محسنا، فمرضت لذلك و توفيت صلوات الله عليها في ذلك المرض.» [15]. Bihar al-Anwar: al-Majlisi, Vol. 82, p. 264. [16]. Al-Shafi fi al-Imamah: Sharif Murtada, Vol. 3, p. 241. [17]. Talakhis al-Shafi: Sheikh Tusi, Vol. 3, p. 156. [18]. Mirat al-'Uqul fi Sharh Akhbar Aal al-Rasul: al-Majlisi, Vol. 5, p. 318.

Is there any evidence in Sunni sources regarding an attack on the house of Lady Fatimah (SA)? regarding the events related to the attack on the house of Lady Fatimah (SA) in Sunni narrations, there are two main categories of accounts concerning this incident: 1. First Category (Majority of Sunni Narrations): Musa ibn Uqba describes a conflict between the supporters of Ahl al-Bayt (AS) and the pro-caliphate faction. They had surrounded Lady Fatimah's house to force Ali (AS) to pledge allegiance. The narration states: "Umar ibn al-Khattab came to the house of Fatimah along with a group of Muhajireen and Ansar, including Asid ibn Hudayr, Salama ibn Salaama, and Thabit ibn Qays. They confronted Imam Ali (AS) and Lady Fatimah (SA), and one of them even took Zubeir's sword and broke it."[1] Ibn Abi Shaybah also reports that Umar threatened to burn down Lady Fatimah’s house. He said: “O daughter of the Messenger of Allah, by Allah, no one is dearer to us than your father, and no one is dearer to us after your father than you. But by Allah, if these people gather around you, I will order them to burn down your house.”[2] Additionally, Al-Baladhuri recounts an incident where Umar forcefully entered Lady Fatimah’s house. She confronted him at the door, saying: “O son of al-Khattab, do you intend to burn my house?” Umar replied: “Yes, and this is stronger than what your father brought.”[3] Tabari also reports that Umar came to Ali’s house, where Talha, Zubeir, and some of the Muhajireen were. Umar declared: “By Allah, I will either burn down your house or force you to come out for the pledge of allegiance.” [4] Other scholars, such as Ibn Abd Rabbih,[5] Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti,[6] and Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi,[7] have also documented similar accounts. These narrations mention the attack on Lady Fatimah's house and her threat to set it on fire. However, they do not explicitly describe any action to respond to this threat. Some even state that Imam Ali (AS) went to Abu Bakr and pledged allegiance to him after this incident. 2. Second Category (Narrations Describing Violence): Ibn Qutaybah, Abu Muhammad Abdullah ibn Muslim Dinawari (213-276 AH), recounts the following incident: Abu Bakr sent Umar to confront those who had not pledged allegiance and had taken refuge in Imam Ali’s house. Umar arrived at Ali’s house and called out, but no one came out. Umar asked for firewood and said: By the One in Whose hand is Umar's life, either you should come out and pledge allegiance or I will burn the house down on the heads of those who are in it. They informed him that Fatimah (SA) was inside. Umar replied, “Even if Fatimah is inside…” When Fatimah (SA) heard their voices, she cried out loudly, “O father” and “O Messenger of Allah.” What injustices we have seen from Umar ibn al-Khattab and Abu Bakr ibn Abi Quhafah after you! The attackers, upon hearing Fatimah’s cries, were moved and left, except for Umar and a few others. They forcibly brought Ali outside and demanded that he pledge allegiance. Ali asked, “What will you do if I refuse to pledge allegiance?” They replied, “By Allah, we will strike your neck.”[8] Additionally, Abū Isḥāq Ibrāhīm ibn Sayyār ibn Hāni‘ an-Naẓẓām (185-230 AH), refers to the violation of the sanctity of Lady Fatimah (SA) by Umar. He describes how Umar struck her abdomen during the incident of allegiance, causing her to miscarry.[9] Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Husayn Mas’udi (280-345 AH), regarded by some as a Sunni scholar, recounts a similar incident. He states: “They approached Ali’s house, attacked it, and set it on fire. They pressed Lady Fatimah (SA) against the door until she miscarried Mohsen.”[10] These narrations go beyond threats. They assert that Umar forcibly entered Lady Fatimah's house, leading to the tragic events that resulted in the death of her son, Mohsen. Additional Evidence: 1. Abu Bakr’s Regret Over the Attack on Lady Fatimah’s House: It is important to mention that one of the most compelling pieces of evidence regarding the attack on Lady Fatimah's house comes from Abu Bakr's own words as he lay on his deathbed. He expressed regret for some actions he had taken, one of which involved the incident of the attack on Lady Fatimah’s house. This account was narrated by Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf, a reputable figure in the Sunni tradition, and many prominent Sunni scholars have included it in their writings.[11] Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf stated: “I visited Abu Bakr during his illness, the same illness from which he eventually passed away. I greeted him and inquired about his well-being. After conveying some words to him, I said, ‘By Allah, we recognized you as a righteous man.’” Abu Bakr replied: “However, I have no hope except for three things. I wish I had not done these three things....” He continued: “As for those three actions that I regret: I wish I hadn't broken the privacy of Fatimah's (SA) house and attacked it and I would have left her alone, even if a war had broken out because of this.” In this narration, the first caliph explicitly acknowledges that he regrets attacking Lady Fatimah’s house and breaking its sanctity. This account strongly supports the historical reality of the attack, especially considering its context within the struggle for leadership. 2. Imam Juwayni’s Narration from Prophet Muhammad (SAW): Another piece of evidence supporting the occurrence of this attack and emphasizing the oppression faced by Fatimah al-Zahra (SA) can be found in a narration attributed to the respected Sunni scholar Imam Juwayni. He reported that on one occasion, the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was sitting when Hasan ibn Ali entered. The Prophet's eyes filled with tears upon seeing Hasan. Then, when Hussain ibn Ali entered, the Prophet wept once more. Following them, Fatimah and Ali (AS) arrived, and the Prophet’s tears flowed again. When asked about the reason for his tears regarding Fatimah (SA), the Prophet replied: “When I saw her, I remembered what would happen to her after my demise. It was as if I could see humiliation entering her house, her sanctity being violated, her rights being usurped, her inheritance denied, and her side being struck (causing her to miscarry). She would cry out, ‘O Muhammad!’ But no one would answer her call for help. She would seek assistance, but no one would come to her aid. She would be the first from my household to join me, appearing before me as a grieving, oppressed, sorrowful, and martyred. At that moment, I would say, ‘O Allah, curse those who wronged her, punish those who seized her rights, humiliate those who oppressed her, and eternally condemn those who struck her side until she lost her child.’ And the angels would respond, ‘Ameen.’”[12] Conclusion: Numerous narrations from credible Sunni sources provide clear evidence about the invasion of Lady Fatima's (SA) house and the inappropriate treatment she endured. These accounts have been documented by many Sunni historians and hadith scholars, including Tabari, Musa ibn Uqbah, Baladhari, Ibn Abi Shaybah, and Suyuti. They confirm that this historical event is an undeniable fact. Furthermore, some Sunni historians, such as Ibn Qutaybah Dinawari and Nizzam, have explicitly mentioned the beating of Lady Fatima (SA) and the resultant miscarriage of her fetus. [1] . Al-Iktifā’ bimā taḍmunuhu min maġāzī Rasūl Allāh (SAW) wal-thalāthatu al-khulafā’(Sufficiency with what it contains the battles of the Messenger of God - may God bless him and grant him peace - and the three caliphs): Abū al-Rabīʿ al-Kalāʿī, vol:2, p: 57. «فجاءهما عمر بن الخطاب فى عصابة من المهاجرين والأنصار فيهم أسيد بن حضير وسلمة بن سلامة بن وقش الأشهليان وثابت بن قيس بن شماس الخزرجى فكلموهما حتى أخذ أحد القوم سيف الزبير فضرب به الحجر حتى كسره.» [2] . Al-Muṣannaf Ibn Abī Shaybah: Ibn Abī Shaybah, Abū Bakr, vol: 7, p: 432. «فلما بلغ ذلك عمر بن الخطاب خرج حتى دخل على فاطمة فقال: «يا بنت رسول الله (ص) والله ما من أحد أحب إلينا من أبيك, وما من أحد أحب إلينا بعد أبيك منك, وايم الله ما ذاك بمانعي إن اجتمع هؤلاء النفر عندك; أن أمرتهم أن يحرق عليهم البيت.» [3] . Anṣāb al-Ashrāf: al-Balādhurī, vol: 1, p: 586. «فتلقته فاطمة على الباب، فقالت فاطمة: يا ابن الْخَطَّابِ، أَتُرَاكَ مُحَرِّقًا عَلَيَّ بَابِي؟ قَالَ: نَعَمْ، وَذَلِكَ أَقْوَى فِيمَا جَاءَ بِهِ أَبُوك.» [4] . Tārīkh al-Ṭabarī (Tārīkh al-Rusul wal-Mulūk, waṣlah Tārīkh al-Ṭabarī): Abū Jaʿfar al-Ṭabarī, vol: 3, p: 202. «أَتَى عُمَرُ بْنُ الْخَطَّابِ مَنْزِلَ عَلِيٍّ وَفِيهِ طَلْحَةُ وَالزُّبَيْرُ وَرِجَالٌ مِنَ الْمُهَاجِرِينَ، فَقَالَ: وَاللَّهِ لأَحْرِقَنَّ عَلَيْكُمْ أَوْ لَتَخْرُجُنَّ إِلَى الْبَيْعَةِ.» [5] . Al-ʿUqd al-Farīd: Ibn ʿAbd Rabbih al-Andalusī, vol: 5, p: 13 / Al-Istiʿāb: Ibn ʿAbd al-Barr, vol: 3, p: 975. [6] . Jāmiʿ al-Aḥādīth: Jalāl al-Dīn al-Suyūṭī, vol: 26, p: 395. [7] . Kanz al-ʿUmmāl fī Sunan al-Aqwāl wal-Afʿāl: Al-Muttaqī al-Hindī, vol: 5, p: 651. [8] . Al-Imāmah wal-Siyāsah: al-Dīnawarī, Ibn Qutaybah, vol: 1, p: 30. «فبعث إليهم عمر ، فجاء فناداهم وهم في دار علي ، فأبوا أن يخرجوا فدعا بالحطب وقال : والذي نفسه عمر بيده . لتخرجن أو لأحرقنها على من فيها ، فقيل له : يا أبا حفص ، إن فيها فاطمة ؟ فقال : وإن ، ...... فلما سمعت أصواتهم نادت بأعلى صوتها : يا أبت يا رسول الله ، ماذا لقينا بعدك من ابن الخطاب وابن أبي قحافة ، فلما سمع القوم صوتها وبكاءها ، انصرفوا باكين ، وكادت قلوبهم تنصدع ، وأكبادهم تنفطر ، وبقي عمر ومعه قوم ، فأخرجوا عليا ، فمضوا به إلى أبي بكر ، فقالوا له : بايع ، فقال : إن أنا لم أفعل فمه ؟ قالوا : إذا والله الذي لا إله إلا هو نضرب عنقك» [9] . Al-Milal wal-Niḥal: al-Shahrastānī, vol: 1, p: 57 / Al-Wāfī bi al-Wafayāt: al-Ṣafadī, vol: 6, p: 15. «إن عمر ضرب بطن فاطمة يوم البيعة حتى ألقت الجنين من بطنها.» [10] . Ithbāt al-Waṣīyah: Masʿūdī, p: 146. :«فَوَجهُوا اِلی مَنْزلِهِ فَهَجَمُوا عَلَیْهِ وَ اَحْرَقُوابابَهُ وَ ضَغَطُوا سَیدَةَ النساءِ بِالْبابِ حَتی اَسْقَطَتْ مُحْسِنا» [11] . Kanz al-ʿUmmāl: Al-Muttaqī al-Hindī, vol: 5, p: 631 / Tārīkh al-Ṭabarī: al-Ṭabarī, Ibn Jarīr, vol: 2, p: 619 / Sāqifah wa Fadak: Abī Bakr Aḥmad ibn ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Jawharī Baghdādī, p: 70. [12] . Furāʾid al-Samtayn: al-Ḥamawī al-Juwaynī, Ibrāhīm, vol: 2, p: 35. «وَ اَنِّی لَمَّا رَاَیْتُهَا ذَکَرْتُ مَا یُصْنَعُ بِهَا بَعْدِی کَاَنِّی بِهَا وَ قَدْ دَخَلَ الذُّلُّ فی بَیْتَهَا وَ انْتُهِکَتْ حُرْمَتُهَا وَ غُصِبَتْ حَقَّهَا وَ مُنِعَتْ اِرْثَهَا وَ کُسِرَ جَنْبُهَا (وَ کُسِرَتْ جَنْبَتُهَا) وَ اَسْقَطَتْ جَنِینَهَا وَ هِیَ تُنَادِی یَا مُحَمَّدَاهْ فَلَا تُجَابُ وَ تَسْتَغِیثُ فَلَا تُغَاثُ... فَتَکُونُ اَوَّلَ مَنْ یَلْحَقُنِی مِنْ اهل‌بیتی فَتَقْدَمُ عَلَیَّ مَحْزُونَةً مَکْرُوبَةً مَغْمُومَةً مَغْصُوبَةً مَقْتُولَة. فَاَقُولُ عِنْدَ ذَلِکَ اللَّهُمَّ الْعَنْ مَنْ ظَلَمَهَا وَ عَاقِبْ مَنْ غَصَبَهَا وَ ذَلِّلْ مَنْ اَذَلَّهَا وَ خَلِّدْ فِی نَارِکَ مَنْ ضَرَبَ جَنْبَهَا حَتَّی اَلْقَتْ وَلَدَهَا فَتَقُولُ الْمَلَائِکَةُ عِنْدَ ذَلِکَ آمِین.»

How Old Was Lady Fatima (s.a) When She Was Martyred? Intro There are two main theories regarding the Lady’s age; one suggests that she was 18 and is supported by Shiites, and the other one, which is advocated by Sunnites, claims her to be 28 when she set to meet her beloved father in the next life. The source of disagreement is because the exact time of Fatima’s (s.a) birthday is a place of debate. If the Lady was 18 then she must have been born after Hijra and if she was 28, there’s no choice but to say she was born before Bi’tha. Let's take a brief look at the narratives and evidence provided by both sides. The Sunnite’s theory Although the said age for the Lady from the Sunnite is not the only theory among them, it is more accepted than others. For example, there’s a narrative in which the birthday is on the 41st year of the noble prophet’s life. To support that Fatima (s.a) was 28, certain narrations were presented by them: 1) Ibn Is’haaq[1] says ALL Rasulullah’s children were born before Bi’tha except Ibrahim[2] 2) Ibn Jawzi[3] says Fatima (s.a) was born around 5 years before Bi’tha during the rebuilding of Ka’ba. 3) Al-Waqidi[4] claims that She was born when Ka’ba was being built, and Rasulullah (s.a.w.s) was 35 years old. Contradiction of the narrative with authentic hadiths from the Sunnite sources All these famous scholars have said the same thing regarding the Lady’s birthday but seems like they were oblivious to their hadiths! There are some hadiths with the same context in which the birthday of Lady Fatima (s.a) was after Rasulullah’s Meraj.[5]. These hadiths are accepted by Sunnite as well:[6] 1. As-Suyuti[7] narrates in his book, called “ad-Durar al-Manthur”, under Ayah al-Miraj that Lady Khadija conceived Lady Fatima (s.a) after Rasulullah (s.a.w.s) returned from his divine ascension (Miraj) 2. A similar narrative is transmitted in Mustadrak as-Sahihayn from Sa’d ibn Malik. It is also added to the end that whenever Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.s) longed for paradise, he’d go to Lady Fatima (s.a) 3. Dhakha’ir al-Uqba and Tarikh Baghdad, in two spots, also narrate a similar version of the narration. The authenticity of the mentioned hadith, which is narrated in various sources with valid chains according to the Sunnite perspective, clearly establishes that the theory suggesting the Lady was born before Bi'tha is firmly unacceptable. The Shiite Theory Unlike Sunnites, Shiites mostly believe that the Lady was born after Bi’tha, with a 5-year difference. This theory not only aligns with the aforementioned hadith but is also firmly supported by additional hadiths: 1. Kashf al-Qumma, vol. 1, p. 449 à Imam al-Baqir (a.s): "Fatima was born five years after Allah revealed His prophethood to His Prophet and sent down revelation upon him, while Quraysh was building the Kaaba. She passed away at the age of eighteen." 2. Usoul al-Kafi, vol. 2, p. 457à also from Imam al-Baqir: "Fatima, the daughter of Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family, was born five years after the Prophet's mission and passed away at the age of eighteen years and seventy-five days." Conclusion Rasulullah’s divine ascension (Miraj) is widely acknowledged to have occurred after his Bi’tha. Consequently, the hadiths indicating that Lady Fatima was born after the Miraj contradict the Sunni perspective. In contrast, the Shia viewpoint aligns with these hadiths and is supported by additional exclusive traditions. Ultimately, we can confidently assert that the Shia theory is more accurate and closer to the truth. [1] The famous Sunnite historian and biographer from Medina. [2] The infant son of Rasulullah (s.a.w.s) who died very young, before reaching 2 years of age. [3] The famous Sunnite jurist and historian of the sixth century. [4] The famous Sunnite historian and biographer of the third century. [5] The event of Rasulullah’s ascension to heaven, which is referred to in Sura al-Isra. [6] Al-FiruzAbadi, Faza’il al-Khamsa min as-Sihah as-Sitta, vol. 2, pp 152-153 [7] Jalal ad-Deen as-Suyuti, the famous Sunnite scholar of the 9th century.

Why did Imam Ali (AS) not react during the insult to Lady Fatimah (SA) and the burning of their house’s door? Firstly, it’s essential to note that throughout Islamic history, similar incidents have occurred where individuals were forced to remain silent due to expediency. This lack of reaction or silence was not exclusive to the event involving Imam Ali (AS). For instance, during the conversion of the family of Ammar, his mother and father were martyred under torture, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) witnessed this suffering, yet he consoled them, saying, “O family of Yasir, be patient, for your promised abode is Paradise.”[1] Even during the rebellion against Caliph Uthman, there were instances. For example, Soudan ibn Hamran attacked Uthman, severing his wife’s finger, and behaved inappropriately towards Uthman's wife. [2] In another account, a witness stated that during the attack on Uthman’s house, he saw Uthman’s wife coming out, and he struck her. Uthman looked on and cursed but did not react. [3] Is it reasonable to question why Uthman did not defend his wife or respond to the insults and attacks against her? Imam Ali (AS) did respond when they tried to harm his wife, confronting Umar, knocking him down, and striking his face and neck. But because he was commanded to be patient, he refrained from further confrontation. Imam Ali (AS) wanted to convey that if he hadn’t been ordered to endure patiently, no one would have dared to even think of such actions against him. His unwavering commitment to divine orders guided his behavior. Alusi, a prominent Sunni commentator, narrates an account from Shia sources,[4] describing the incident: Umar became angry, set fire to the door of Imam Ali’s house, and entered. Fatimah (SA) rushed toward Umar, crying out, ‘O father, O Messenger of Allah!’ Umar drew his sword, which was in its sheath, and struck Fatimah’s side. He then raised the sword to strike her arm. Witnessing this, Imam Ali (AS) suddenly rose, seized Umar by the collar, pulled him forcefully, and threw him to the ground, striking his nose and neck. [5] Despite enduring immense hardships during this event, Imam Ali (AS) followed the command he had received from Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to remain patient. In the book ‘Khasa’is al-A’imma,’ Seyyed Razi refers to this incident and writes that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) instructed Imam Ali (AS): ‘Be patient with whatever comes to you from this group until they advance against me.’[6] In other words, Imam Ali (AS) was ordered to endure patiently in the face of adversity. In a lengthy narration from Solim ibn Qays al-Hilali, it is reported that Imam Ali (AS) said to Umar: ‘O son of Sohak, if it were not for the divine decree and the covenant made by the Messenger of Allah (SAW) regarding me, you would know that you would not be able to enter my house.’ [7] Therefore, the primary reason for Imam Ali’s behavior lies in his unwavering commitment to divine orders. He exemplified complete submission to the will of Allah, as emphasized in the verse: ‘Whatever the Messenger has given you, take; and what he has forbidden you, refrain from.’[8] Imam Ali (AS) adhered to this command. In another narration, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said to Imam Ali (AS): ‘When your rights are violated and your sanctity is dishonored, be patient!’ Imam Ali (AS) responded: 'By the God who split the seed and created people, I heard that Gabriel said to the Prophet (SAW): ‘O Muhammad! Inform Ali that his sanctity will be violated.’ In continuation, Imam Ali (AS) said: ‘I accepted and consented, even though my sanctity would be violated, and traditions would be neglected…’ [9] It is worth noting that the reason for the command to exercise patience by the Prophet (SAW) was based on the interests, which were expressed differently in the words of Imam Ali. Where He said: ‘I have observed that patience in this matter is better than creating division among the Muslims and shedding their blood. Especially since people had recently converted to Islam, and the nascent religion of Islam is like a delicate plant that any neglect can lead to its corruption, and even the slightest force can destroy it.’ [10] The Imam's (AS) words conveyed that any internal conflict within the Islamic nation, specifically in Medina, could jeopardize the lives of the Prophet's family.[11] Such strife would create an opportunity for the enemies of Islam and hypocrites to easily uproot the young foundations of Islam. This concern was particularly pressing given the looming threat of an attack from the Roman Emperor, whose forces were stationed at the borders of the Islamic territory. Several conflicts had already occurred between the Roman army and the Islamic forces. The danger was so significant that Rasulullah’s final command was to mobilize an army to the borders to deter any potential Roman invasion. [12] Therefore, according to Shia narrations, the primary reason for Imam Ali’s patience during this incident was the explicit command from Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to endure patiently. This command aimed to preserve the unity of Muslims and prevent internal conflicts. [1] . Ansab al-Ashraf: al-Baladhuri, Vol: 1, P: 158 / Al-Isti’ab fi Tamyiz al-Sahaba: al-Asqalani, Ibn Hajar, Vol: 8, P: 190. [2] . Tarikh al-Tabari (History of Prophets and Kings): Tabari, Abu Jaafar, Vol: 4, P: 391 / Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh: Al-Jazari, Izz al-Din ibn al-Athir Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Muhammad (died 630 AH), Vol. 2, p. 544, edited by Abdullah al-Qadi / Al-Bidayah wa al-Nihayah: Al-Qurashi al-Dimashqi, Ismail ibn Umar ibn Katheer Abu al-Fida (died 774 AH), Vol. 7, p. 210, Publisher: Maktabat al-Maarif - Beirut. [3] . Karamat al-Awliya (Miracles of the Saints) from the commentary on the beliefs of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah: Al-Lalakai, Vol: 9, P: 132. [4] . Kitab Solim ibn Qays Hilali: Al-Hilali, Solim bin Qais, p. 387. [5] . Tafsir Ruh al-Ma’ani: Al-Alusi, Shihab al-Din, Vol: 2, P: 120. [6] . Khasa’is al-A’imma: Sayyid Sharif al-Radi, Vol. 1, p. 73. [7] . Kitab Solim ibn Qays Hilali: Al-Hilali, Solim bin Qais, p. 387. [8] . Al-Hashr: 7. [9] . Al-Kafi: Sheikh Al-Kulayni, Vol: 1, P: 282. [10] . Nahj al-Balagha Commentary: Ibn Abi al-Hadid, Vol. 1, p. 308. [11] . As the Imam also said: "So I pondered and saw that I had no helper except my family, and I was reluctant to sacrifice them for death, and I endured the pain and drank the bitterness and patiently endured the taking of oppression." Nahj al-Balagha: Sayyid Sharif al-Radi, Sermon 26, p. 68. [12] . History of Yaqoubi: Ahmad bin Abi Yaqoob, vol: 2, P: 113.

Why is the Exact Date of Lady Fatimah's (SA) Martyrdom Uncertain? The precise date of Hazrat Fatimah (SA), the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the wife of Imam Ali (AS), has been a subject of considerable debate among Shia Muslims. Various factors contribute to this historical uncertainty. 1. Lack of Precise Historical Records: One of the main reasons for the discrepancy lies in the absence of a precise historical recording system during that time. Most significant events were transmitted orally and were rarely documented in writing. This limitation applies not only to Lady Fatimah’s martyrdom but also to other events related to the Ahl al-Bayt (AS).[1] 2. Challenges in Ancient Writing Systems: Additionally, the style of calligraphy and script prevalent during that period played a crucial role. [2] Kufic script, which lacked diacritical marks (such as dots), was common. This led to potential misreadings of similar words, such as “خمسة و سبعون” (75) and “خمسة و تسعون” (95). Such errors in oral transmission of narrations and in handwritten copies contributed to differing opinions regarding the precise date of Lady Fatimah’s martyrdom. Now, let’s explore the different viewpoints regarding the date of her martyrdom: • 75 Days After the Prophet's Demise: Some narrations, including those attributed to Imam Sadiq (AS) and Imam Baqir (AS), suggest that Hazrat Fatimah (SA) passed away 75 days after the Prophet's (SAW) death. Al-Kulayni has narrated a hadith from Imam Sadiq (AS) in this regard in his book "Al-Kafi";[3] Allama Majlisi also quotes a hadith from Imam Baqir (AS) confirming this duration in "Bihar al-Anwar".[4] Some historians have also stated that Hazrat Fatimah (SA) passed away 75 days after the Prophet's (SAW) demise. For instance, Ibn Abi Tha'lab Baghdadi writes in his book "Tarikh al-A'imah" that Hazrat Fatimah (SA) lived for 75 days after the Prophet's (SAW) demise. [5] 95 Days After the Prophet’s Demise: Other narrations suggest that Lady Fatimah’s martyrdom occurred 95 days after the Prophet’s passing. For instance, a narration from Jabir ibn Abdullah Ansari mentions that she lived for 95 days after the Prophet’s demise. [6] Prominent scholars, including Sheikh Mufid, [7] Sayyid ibn Tawus, [8] Kaf’ami in “Al-Misbah,” [9] and Allameh Tabarsi in "Alam Al-Wara"[10] assert that Lady Fatimah (SA) passed away on the third of Jumada al-Akhir in the eleventh year after the Hijra. According to this view, she lived for 95 days after her father’s departure. In conclusion, due to the reasons mentioned above and the diversity of narrations, we cannot definitively determine the exact date of Lady Fatimah’s martyrdom. However, what truly matters is our respect for all valid narrations and the observance of mourning ceremonies on both proposed dates. Such reverence is commendable and draws us closer to the Almighty. [1] . For example: Regarding the birth of Imam Hussain (as), it is stated as follows: He was born on the 3rd of Sha'ban in the 4th year of Hijri in Medina, and according to some, he was born on the 5th of Sha'ban in the 4th year of Hijri. Arabization of Muntaha al-Amal in the History of the Prophet and his Family: Al-Milani, Al-Sayyid Hashim, vol. 1, p. 523. [2] To learn more about the calligraphy of that era, you can refer to the article "History of Quranic Calligraphy and Its Evolution" written by Seyyed Mehdi Saif. [3] . Al-Kafi: Sheikh Al-Kulayni, vol. 1, p. 241. [4] . Bihar al-Anwar: Allamah al-Majlisi, Vol. 43, p. 7. [5] . A Precious Collection in the History of the Imams: a Collection of Scholars, Vol. 1, p. 12. [6] . Kifayat al-Athar fi al-Nass ala al-A'immah al-Ashar: Ali ibn Muhammad al-Khazzaz, Page: 65. [7] . Masar al-Shi'a: Al-Sheikh Al-Mufid, vol. 1, p. 31. [8] . Al-Iqbal al-Amaal al-Hasna: Al-Sayyid bin Tawus, vol. 3, p. 161. [9] . Al-Masbah - Jannah al-Aman al-Waqiyyah and Jannah al-Iman al-Baqiyyah: Al-Sheikh Ebrahim Al-Kafami Al-Amili, vol. 1, p. 511. [10] . The life of the Fourteen Infallible Ones (as): translation of "Alam Al-Wara" by Attardi, Azizullah, p. 226.

"Fatima (s.a) was titled as "mukhaddara" to the point she covered herself in front of a blind person! So how could she go ahead and open the door during the invasion?!" The Origins Lady Fatima (s.a) is a powerful symbol of chastity and piety, embodying the virtues expected of an exemplary figure. As the mother of all infallible imams, she not only adheres strictly to the principles of hijab but also sets a high standard for modesty and moral integrity. Her unwavering commitment to these values is demonstrated by her practice of wearing hijab even in the presence of a blind non-mahram, underscoring her dedication to personal dignity and respect. This is why Lady Fatima (s.a) was referred to as "mukhaddara." Given this, it raises questions about the claim that she opened the door during the invasion. Explanation "mukhaddara" Mukhaddara is an Arabic term that means someone who is behind a veil. In our case however, refers to a virtuous lady who adheres to the Islamic hijab, prefers to remain in the confines of her home, and is quite respected in her community. Lady Fatima (s.a) and Lady Zeynab (s.a) are good examples of this personality. The answer 1. For starters, we should know that the mere act of opening a door for a non-mahram by a female Muslim is not prohibited in the Shari’a. Certain ahadith indicate that Rasulullah (s.a.w) also ordered his wives to open the door occasionally. For example, the late Tabarsi narrates that Rasulullah (s.a.w) was at Ayesha’s house when Ali (a.s) came and knocked on the door. Rasulullah (s.a.w) ordered, “O Ayesha! Open the door [for Ali (a.s)] …”.[1] Here, not only did Rasulullah allow her to open the door, but he also commanded her to do so, indicating that opening a door is permissible. 2. The prevalent misconception is that, during the invasion, Lady Fatima (s.a) went behind the door to open it, which resulted in her fatal injuries. This misunderstanding serves as the basis for many doubts and ongoing debates among Muslims regarding her untimely death. In truth, when Lady Fatima (s.a) saw the attackers, she rushed to the door to close it, fully aware that, according to Islamic law, they were not permitted to enter the home of the esteemed daughter of Rasulullah (s.a.w). Shaykh al-Mufid narrates: “…Fatima (s.a) thought they wouldn’t enter her house without her permission so she closed and locked the door…”[2]. The hadith serves as undeniable evidence that dispels all hypothetical issues. In any defense situation, the necessary actions must be taken, irrespective of who is carrying them out. Lady Fatima (s.a) firmly defended her home in that situation, and it is imperative that we commend her for this instead of subjecting her actions to irrelevant scrutiny. 3. Asking reasonable questions is encouraged, especially in Islam. Conversely, destructive and irrelevant inquiries are unacceptable, as they often distract us from a crucial truth: the grievous act of disrespecting the house of revelation. In essence, we are overlooking the disgraceful intrusion into the home of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter while focusing on trivial matters, such as why she was behind the door. The Noble Quran generally advises against entering a home without the owner's permission.[3] This admonition becomes even more pronounced when it comes to the residence of Rasulullah.[4] In this instance, Lady Fatima (s.a) took the precaution of closing and locking her door, clearly indicating her refusal to grant permission to anyone. She believed they would respect this prohibition; however, they disregarded all instructions and committed their transgression. 4. There is a well-established principle in Islam, grounded in the Quran[5] and a well-known Nabawi Hadith[6] called “Rule of Necessity” (al-Qa’ida al-Idhtirar) stating that committing a wrongful act may be permissible in cases of extreme emergency. For instance, while consuming the meat of a dead animal is generally prohibited, it is allowed when faced with dire hunger that threatens one’s life. In light of this principle, Lady Fatima (s.a) faced severe circumstances. The invaders were at the door, intent on breaching her home to apprehend her Imam and coercively extract an allegiance to legitimize their illegal claim to successorship. According to “a fortiori analogy”[7], what Lady Fatima (s.a) did is entirely justified. The analogy states that if, based on the “rule of necessity”, it is permissible to commit acts that are considered Islamically wrongful during times of emergency, then taking an action that is not even wrongful—such as closing the door on invaders—becomes far more justifiable. In a similar case, Lady Fatima’s daughter, Lady Zeynab (s.a), took a bold stand in similar circumstances. In the gatherings of Ibn Ziyad in Kufa and Yazid in Damascus, she recognized that silence would allow the message of Ashura and Imam Hussain’s cause to fade away. Determined to ensure their struggle was not forgotten, although it was out of her character, she set aside any hesitation. She delivered two powerful lectures that ignited a flame of hope in the hearts of all free people. [1] At-Tabarsi, al-Ihtijaaj, vol. 1, p. 197 [2] Al-Mufid, al-Ikhtisas, p.184 [3] An-Nur: 27-28 [4] Al-Ahzab: 53 [5] Al-An’am: 119 [6] Hurr al-Ameli, Wasa’il ash-Shi’ah, vol. 15, p. 369 [7] A fortiori is a Latin phrase meaning "from the stronger." In logic and argumentation, it's a type of argument where, if a particular proposition is accepted, then a stronger proposition, implied by the first, must also be accepted: Establish a weaker premise: This is a proposition that is already accepted or proven. Introduce a stronger premise: This is a proposition that is logically implied by the weaker premise. Draw a conclusion: The conclusion is that if the weaker premise is true, then the stronger premise must also be true, with even greater certainty. Example: Weaker Premise: If it is wrong to steal a car, Stronger Premise: then it’s even more wrong to steal a life.

At the time of the invasion, there were others at home beside Lady Fatima (s.a) including Imam Ali (a.s), "Fidda" the Lady's servant, and some of Bani-Hashim. Why didn't they open the door instead of the Lady?! Origins According to most historical accounts, Imam Ali (a.s), "Fidda" Lady Fatima's servant, and some of Bani-Hashim were present at home during the invasion. Why should Lady Fatima, as the praised daughter of Rasulullah and the “mistress of all women of the worlds” that possesses even higher spiritual status than Lady Maryam (s.a)[1], open the door to be disrespected and beaten by the invaders?! Introduction First, we must familiarize ourselves with the circumstances surrounding that ominous day. Then, by breaking down the issue into smaller, more manageable questions, we can systematically investigate and answer each one, ultimately drawing a comprehensive conclusion. The invasion is said to have occurred around a week or so after the demise of the noble prophet of Islam.[2] A lot happened during these few days that made Imam Ali (a.s) and Lady Fatima (s.a) certain that there wouldn’t be any help from the people to support his rightful claim. They refused to swear allegiance to Ali (a.s) and there weren’t even 40 people willing to fight for him[3] to the point he complained to his late brother, “Ja’far Ibn Abu-Talib”[4]. On top of that, the Imam (a.s) was foretold about the invasion and instructed by Rasulullah (s.a.w.s) that in the case of not having supporters, he must remain patient during the crisis of successorship.[5] On the other hand, It was only a matter of time until the false leadership invaded the house of revelation to subdue Imam Ali (a.s) and take allegiance from him since they knew their caliphate would not be justified until the true claimant of successorship, Ali (a.s), had given up his rightful claim. Therefore, we can conclude that Ahlulbayt (a.s) were certain about what would happen, so they decided to make the usurpation of Imamate costly for the invaders through the resistance which was embodied by the Lady's presence behind the door. Different Scenarios On the day of the invasion, different scenarios were possible: 1. Imam Ali (a.s) opens the door; 2. Fidda the servant opens the door; 3. One of the Bani-Hashim who were at home opens the door; 4. Lady Fatima (s.a) opens the door. Here we analyze each scenario to see why the 4th one was chosen and the Lady herself opened the door: Scenario 1: Imam Ali opens the door This scenario is exactly what the invaders wanted to happen! Because in that situation, he would either swear allegiance willingly or resist and try to stop them. The first option would legitimize their false claim on the successorship of Rasulullah (s.a.w.s) so the Imam would never do that! In case of the second option, however, they would easily attack the Imam, capture him, and force him to swear allegiance. The Imam’s resistance wouldn’t also stop them from pursuing their distorted dream since they could easily brand him as a traitor to the caliphate who had stood against the rightful successor (!) of Rasulullah (s.a.w.s).[6] Scenario 2: Fidda the servant opens the door Just like in the previous scenario, had the servant opened the door, the invaders would have simply thrown her away, and gotten into the house to capture Imam Ali (a.s). A mere servant had no power to stop them nor could she do it. The self-claimed agents of the so-called caliph had a direct order to enter the house at all costs. Beating a servant, even killing her was a small cost they would be more than willing to pay for their agenda! Scenario 3: One of the Bani-Hashim opens the door The scenario of a Bani-Hashim member opening the door highlights our limited understanding of the actual events. The invasion occurred in three phases. The final wave, which targeted Ahlulbayt (a.s.), was preceded by two earlier attacks. Before the third and most devastating wave which led to Fatima’s (s.a) martyrdom, few Bani-Hashim individuals were present in the Lady’s small house but had fled during the initial two invasions, leaving only Ahlulbayt (a.s) inside. Therefore, we can conclude that: · Since the Lady’s house was so small, only a limited number of Bani-Hashim were present in the house. · All of them fled the house before the third invasion so no one was there to open the door. · Had any member remained in the house to open the door, it still would not have been enough to stop the attacker. Scenario 4: Lady Fatima (s.a) opens the door Thus far, we have come to understand that the invaders were determined to coerce Ali (a.s) into recognizing the legitimacy of their false caliphate, particularly on their third attempt, after two prior efforts had been rebuffed by him. They were willing to dismiss anyone who opposed them and were prepared to pay any price. For them, collateral damage—even the death of a maid or a member of Bani-Hashim—was deemed acceptable. The only thing that seemed to give them pause was the prospect of causing harm or suffering to Lady Fatima (s.a). The memories of Rasulullah’s (s.a.w.s) words about Fatima (s.a) were still vivid in the minds of the Muslims, [7] and her significant status was well-remembered. [8] It was this consideration that rendered their first two attempts unsuccessful, as Fatima’s (s.a) home is known as the house of revelation—one of the holiest places in Islam.[9] In fact, one of their greatest fears was how to confront Fatima (s.a) during their invasion. However, Fatima (s.a) stepped forward to meet them, and their act of invading her home and disrespecting her became the most costly and tragic decision they made in their pursuit of the caliphate. Question: What’s the point in making the usurpation costly for the invaders? When a false claimant makes a bold and costly move, everyone will always remember that, and becomes undeniable. In the pursuit of the caliphate, the invaders went to the extreme by attacking the Lady’s house. Consequently, in seeking legitimacy they couldn’t make empty excuses that Ali (a.s) withdrew from his claim or no one else was willing nor qualified so we stepped in to save the Islamic nation after Rasulullah (s.a.w.s) because the people had witnessed what they did to Zahra (s.a) to quench their thirst for power. They crossed all the redlines and destroyed the bridges behind them. The invasion was an irreversible act that made any white-washing act futile. [1] Ma’ani al-Akhbar, Sadooq, p. 107 à https://B2n.ir/e54523 [2] In another narrative, the invasion is said to happen around 50 days after Rasulullah (s.a.w.s) which has found some credibility among scholars too. Considering this narrative, the argument presented here is even more tangible, since, 50 days presents more time for Ahlulbayt to realize they need to come up with a strategy for an invasion which is going to happen sooner or later! [3] Nuri, Mustadrak al-Wasa’il, vol. 11, p. 74 à https://B2n.ir/w72918 [4] Sh. Al-Mufid, Al-Ikhtisas, sect. 2, p. 274 à https://B2n.ir/x57725 [5] Kulayni, al-Kafi, vol. 1, p. 281 à https://B2n.ir/p94094 [6] Adopted from Ameli, Ma’asaat az-Zahra, Sect. 1, Ch. 7 “What if Ali answered?” [7] Shaykh as-Sadooq, al-Amali, p. 165 [8] Shaykh al-Kulayni, al-Kafi, vol. 1, p. 459 [9] Jame’ah al-Kabirah supplicatio

Did Imam Ali (a.s) really marry off his daughter Umm Kulthum to Omar the second caliph?! Explanation of the Shubha There's a narrative in which Imam Ali (a.s) married his daughter to the second caliph Omar. If the story is correct then it implies there weren't any enmity between them! otherwise the Imam wouldn't have married off Umm Kulthum to the caliph. Therefore all Shia say about the raid on the house of Lady Fatima (s.a), hitting the Lady and harming her which led to her untimely death, is not true! The Answer There are 3 theories regarding the marriage of Umm Kulthum with Omar: Theory 1: There is no such person as Umm Kulthum and the name is just a kunya for Lady Zainab (s.a). On some occasions, she is mentioned in history by the name of Umm Kulthum for example: It is said that when the captives of Ashura reached Kufa Umm Kulthum delivered an eloquent speech as if Imam Ali (as) had come back to life and stood before them.[1] Some sources have claimed that the tomb in Damascus belongs to Umm Kulthum but we already know it's the sacred tomb of Lady Zainab. In other parts of the Ashura event, Lady Zainab (s.a) is again mentioned as Umm Kulthum. There's also a hadith in which Lady Fatima says that her belongings are to be passed onto Umm Kulthum! Theory 2: Umm Kulthum is Abu-Bakr's daughter raised in Imam Ali's house. Because her mother, Asma Bint Umays was the wife of Jaffar at-Tayyar – Imam Ali's brother but married Abu-Bakr after Jaffar's martyrdom, and when Abu-Bakr passed away, she married Imam Ali (a.s). Because of her devotion to the Imam (a.s), she brought her two children from Abu-Bakr to the Imam's (a.s) house. Those two children were Muhammad ibn Abu-Bakr and Umm Kulthum. So, the girl Omar married to, was the daughter of Abu-Bakr and Asma bint Umays. Theory 3: Umm Kulthum is the real daughter of Imam Ali (as) and Lady Fatimah (s.a) beside Lady Zainab and married Omar --> This theory comes with many possibilities and disagreements that reduce its authenticity: The age of Umm Kulthum at the time of marriage, whether the marriage was consummated or not, also her fate after Omar whether she lived long or died young, and whether or not she had children with Omar are just some of the ambiguities regarding this character! Not just that! When we take a look at the Sunnite narratives about this story, we see that they have many obscene wordings that are not just offensive and disrespectful to Imam Ali (as) but also rude to Omar as the second caliph of the Sunnite! For example, most of them stated Imam Ali (as) -Ma'azAllah- put on makeup on his daughter and sent him to Omar which is just outrageous! Such cheap acts are far away from Imam Ali's (as) character. They haven't spared even their own caliph and depicted him as a lustful person! Both Sunnites and Shiites believe that touching non-mahram is forbidden but in their ahadith, the Sunnites narrate that when Omar saw Umm Kulthum, he kissed her or hugged her even bared her leg Ma'azAllah! Considering all these accusations alone, the Sunnite narratives are not to be trusted. Let's not speak about the issues with the chain of the transmitters! There are also some ahadith reflected in the Shiite sources regarding this marriage but they all assert that the marriage was out of duress! In the noble book of Kafi, there is a hadith in which Imam as-Sadiq (a.s) describes the marriage as "ghasb" to indicate that it happened with ikraah or compulsion. In another hadith of Imam as-Sadiq (a.s), it is stated that when Imam Ali (a.s) refused Omar's proposal, he went to al-Abbas the Imam's uncle, and threatened him that if they didn't give him Umm Kulthum he would buy two witnesses to accuse Ali (a.s) of thievery and have his right-hand cut! So, the Imam was compelled to accept the marriage. Anybody with a fraction of impartiality would know involuntary marriage has no value and is not a sign of friendship! [1] بلاغات النساء ص 23

Is it true that Imam Ali (a.s) wanted to marry Abu-Jahl's daughter and Rasulullah (s.a.w.s) stopped the marriage? The Origins of the Shubha: This is nothing but an iftra to the Imam (a.s). The main purpose for the fabrication of this narrative is to devalue the famous Nabawi hadith regarding the high status of Lady Fatima (s.a) which is know as "Hadith al-Badh'ah". In the hadith, Lady Fatima (s.a) is recounted as "a part of Rasulullah's flesh". The hadith grants a unique and significant position to the Lady (s.a), since following that statement, Rasulullah (s.a.w.s) added that "whoever abuse her [Fatima] has abused me" meaning that those who attacked her house after Rasulullah (s.a.w.s) and harmed her, were actually harming Rasulullah (s.a.w.s). On top of that, according to ayah 57 of Surah al-Ahzab, abusing Rasulullah (s.a.w.s) is equal to being cursed in this world and the Hereafter and entails a humiliating punishment. The Possible Answer The hadith is transmitted in different ways with various details but It's Mutiwatir (successive) and can be found in both Shiite and Sunnite sources. On the Shia side, everything is crystal clear as the narrators have dealt with the story without adding marginal matters, and the “Fatima is a part of my flesh" section is common in all versions Sheikh al-Mufid and Sheikh at-Tousi have transmitted this narrative from Ibn Abi Waqqas, and Sheikh as-Sadooq has quoted Imam as-Sadeq (a.s). On the Sunnite side, however, the hadith is transmitted under the title of "the proposal of Ali (a.s) to Abu Jahl's daughter". Sahih al-Bukhari the most important hadith book of the Sunnites narrates that when Fatima (s.a) hears about the proposal, she goes to her father complaining about her husband! The narrator (al-Miswar) claims: “I had reached the age of puberty in those days when I heard Allah’s Messenger (s) addressing the people on the pulpit: Fatima is a part of me, and I fear that she may be put to trial regarding her faith. By Allah! The daughter of Allah’s Messenger and the daughter of the enemy of Allah can never be combined (in marriage) in one place. Upon hearing that Ali dismissed the proposal.” This hadith is definitely fabricated! Because of some obvious reasons: If the hadith is true, Rasulullah (s.a.w.s) has dedicated a whole sermon to his son-in-law's remarriage which is a personal matter. That would be highly inappropriate for him (s.a.w.s) because even ordinary people do not bring personal matters to the public let alone Rasulullah (s.a.w.s). In the Sunni hadith, Rasulullah (s.a.w.s) praises Abul-Aas another son-in-law of his for being honest and faithful but blames Ali (a.s) demanding him to follow the example of Abul-Aas, another improper attribution to Rasulullah (s.a.w.s) and Ali (a.s). Rasulullah (s.a.w.s) married several women and was never concerned about the religiosity of his wives but -Ma'azAllah- he's concerned about the religion of his daughter who happens to be "the Lady of All women in paradise" Indeed, Abu-Jahl was a pagan and a true enemy of Rasulullah and Islam but his daughter was a Muslim, so what's the big deal?! If the hadith is true, Rasulullah is forbidding something that is approved by Islam the very religion he was its prophet and the biggest advocator; The narrator of this hadith (al-Miswar ibn al-Makhramah) was born in the 2nd year of Hijrah and this narrative is said to be in the 8th year of Hijrah. A quick calculation tells us he was around 6 when narrating the story! It gets even more interesting to know that he claims to be at the age of puberty at that time! Abdullah Ibn Zubayr the other narrator of this hadith is a true enemy of Amir al-Mu'mineen, he was a prominent figure in the Battle of Camel (Jamal) fighting against Ali (a.s). He never mentioned and saluted Rasulullah (s) during his reign in Mecca because he believed that doing so would make Ahlulbayt happy! On top of everything, Shaykh as-Sadooq narrates a lengthy hadith in his book, Amali from "Alqamat-ibn Muhammad al-Hadhrami". He complains to Imam as-Sadiq about the unfair treatment given to him and other Shiites by the people. The Imam (a.s) sets many examples proving to him that even the prophets and Imams weren't safe from accusations. Interestingly, the Imam (a.s) says, "Didn't they accuse Ali (a.s) of wanting to marry Abu-Jahl's daughter?! And say Rasulullah went on the pulpit to blame Ali (a.s) and stop the marriage?!", "O Alqama! How strange things people say about Ali (a.s) …".