House of Sorrows, The life of Sayyidah Fatimah al-Zahra and her grief (A Translation of Baytul Ahzan) 9780980948721, 9781927930014

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An Account from Sayyidah Khadijah
Her Birth
Her Names
An Example of Her Kindness Towards her Husband
Her Affection Towards her Sons
A Dream of Ibn ‘Unayn - A Seventh Century Poet
Friendship for the Sake of Allah
The Book of Fatimah
The Status of Fatimah in Paradise
Words of Fatimah - A Delight for the Prophet’s Heart
Hunger of Sayyidah Fatimah and the Prophet’s Prayer
Her Modesty Towards her Husband
Division of Labour in the House and Outside
Angels in the Service of Sayyidah Zahra
The Prophet Assists Fatimah
Affluence of the Food of Fatimah
Her Worship
Service in Her Husband’s House and Request for a Maid
The Knowledge and Excellence of Fidhdhah - Her Maid
Fatimah’s Virtues and Status in Paradise and Her Followers
Reply to a Question from Salman
Her Abstinence and Piety
Devoutness of Sayyidah Zahra and of the Prophet
Veneration of Zahra Towards Remembrance of the Prophet
Prophet’s Praise of Fatimah and Predictions Regarding Her
The Marriage of Sayyidah Zahra
Mahr of Fatimah
Her Marriage Dowry
Her Bethrotal and the Marriage Feast
Night of the Marriage
The Prophet Blesses the Bride and Groom
Recommendations of the Prophet to Fatimah
Recommendations of the Prophet to Imam ‘Ali
Request for a Maid & a Lesson for Better than a Maid
Gathering of the Ansar
Disappearence of Abu Bakr and ‘Umar and the Discourse of Abu Bakr
Discourse of the Friends and Companions
The Command of Abu Bakr and Allegiance to Him
Stern Words of Sa’ad with ‘Umar and His Refusal to Swear Allegiance
The Forged Tale of Assassination of Sa’ad by a Group of the Jinn
Narration of Ibn Abil Hadid Regarding the Saqifah
Another Angle and Groundwork of Saqifah: Absence of Imam ‘Ali and the Bani Hashim
The Discourse of Imam ‘Ali
Rejection of Abu Sufyan’s Proposal
The Intrigues of Vicious Men
An Astonishing Report of Abu Dhuaib al-Hudhali
Verses of Poetry Regarding Saqifah
The Ansar Side with Imam ‘Ali and Verses of Poetry of Hisan
Verses of Poetry of Umme Ayman
A Letter from Abu Bakr to Usamah and his Reply
Scrutiny of the Incident of Saqifah: Absence of a Majority of Muslims in the Burial of the Prophet
Saqifah in the Eyes of Bura’ b. Azib
Circumstances of the Allegiance by Bani Hashim
Assault at the House of Imam ‘Ali and the speech of Sayyidah Zahra
The Incident of Forcing the Allegiance From Imam ‘Ali in the Words of the Scholars of Ahlus Sunnah
Allegiance in the Eyes of Ibn Qutaybah al-Daynuri
Seeking Aid from the Ansar
Abu Bakr’s Discourse with Fatimah
The Discourse of Ibn ‘Abd al-Rabbah al-Andalusi
A Discourse of al-Mas’udi - the Renowned Historian
Discourse of Some of the Eminent Shi’a Scholars
An Astonishing Event
The Sermon of Shaqshaqiyya
The Period of the Caliphate of Imam ‘Ali
Discourse of Jalib, the Tutor of Ibn Abil Hadid
The Heart-Ache of Imam ‘Ali Expressed to Ibn ‘Abbas
Decision by Twelve Men to Protest Against Abu Bakr
Seeking an Opinion from Imam ‘Ali and his Reply
Skirmishes of the Fourth Day
Discourse of Salman and his Intense Involvement
Discourse of Imam ‘Ali
Trial of Friends and their Lack of Acceptance
‘Ali’s Request for Aid from the Muhajirin and Ansar and the Scoffing by Mu’awiyah
Strong Protest of Malik b. Nuwayrah
Assasination of Malik by Khalid b. al-Walid
Elegy of Imam ‘Ali Mourning Malik
Complaint of Abu Qutadah and the Silence of Abu Bakr and ‘Umar
Compilation and Arrangement of the Qur’an
Testimony of the Prophet and its Denial by ‘Umar
Visiting the Brother
Messages of Abu Bakr to Imam ‘Ali and his Reply
Kindling Fire at the Door of the House of Zahra
Cry of Fatimah and her Decision to Pray Against the Attackers
An Account of Ibn Abil Hadid on the Skirmishes to Extract the Pledge of Allegiance from Imam ‘Ali
Fatimah Crushed Between the Door and the Wall
Thanking Qunfudh
Imam Hasan’s Reply to Mughirah b. Shu’bah
Another Viewpoint on the Circumstances to Extract the Pledge of Allegiance from Imam ‘Ali and the Support of Sayyidah Fatimah
How the Hand of Abu Bakr was Placed on the Hand of Imam ‘Ali
An Account from ‘Umar on Burning the House of Zahra
An Account of Fatimah
The Prophet was Informed Regarding the Oppression on Fatimah on the Night of Ascension (Me’raj)
Punishment for Those who Hurt Fatimah
The Property of Imam ‘Ali on the Resurrection
Discourse of al-Nazzam - a Tutor and Scholar of the Ahlus Sunnah
The Prophet’s Order Permitting the Killing of Hubar
Sorrow of the Imams Over the Sufferings of Fatimah
Grief of Imam al-Jawad
Sorrow of Imam al-Baqir and Imam as-Sadiq
An Incident with Bashshar al-Makari
Comparison with the Event of Karbala
Oppression upon Imam ‘Ali
An Elegy Expressing Grief Upon Zahra
An Account From al-Mas’udi Regarding the Episode of the Allegiance
Similitude of the Duties of Imam ‘Ali with Five Prophets
Two Shocking Miracles
Usurpation of Fadak
Protest of Sayyidah Fatimah and the Testimony of Witnesses
Logical Reasoning of Imam ‘Ali with Abu Bakr
A Drafted Conspiracy to Kill ‘Ali
Reply by the Tutor of Ibn Abil Hadid to his Questions
A Pounding Letter from Imam ‘Ali to Abu Bakr
Reaction of Abu Bakr upon the Letter of Imam ‘Ali
Strong Protest of ‘Umar Against Abu Bakr
Three Reasons for our Success
Glance at the Sermon of Fatimah
Lamentation of those Present
Praise and Eulogy for the Lord and Witness of the Unity of Allah and the Prophethood of Muhammad
Focus upon Memorizing the Qur’an, an Exalted Trust of Allah
Concentration upon the Philosophy and Aim of Divine Ordinances
The Decisiveness of the Prophet in Strengthening the Path of Guidance
Role of Imam ‘Ali in the Defense of Islam
Criticism Against the Treachery of Men
Reasoning of Fatimah for Fadak
Verses of Poetry of Shaykh Azari
Reply of Abu Bakr to Fatimah
Fatimah’s Reply to Abu Bakr
Abu Bakr’s Reply
Fatimah Criticizes the Deceit of the People Present
Poetry of Fatimah Zahra Addressing the Prophet
A Heart-Rendering Discussion Between Fatimah and ‘Ali
‘Ali Consoles Zahra
Audacious Speech of Abu Bakr after the Sermon of Fatimah
Umme Salama Defends Fatimah
Conversation Between Fatimah and Abu Bakr
A Precise Statement of al-Jahiz Regarding the Matters of Inheritance
An Exact Question
An Answer to the Above
An Interesting Reply of ‘Uthman to ‘Ayeshah
First False Testimony (given) in Islam
Testimony of Imam ‘Ali and Umme Ayman
Tearing the Document of Fadak in Disapproval
Returning the Ransom Back to Zaynab
Beautiful Verses by Sayyed Jazu’i
Heart-Rendering Sigh of Fatimah by the Grave of her Father
Lamentation of Zahra During the Day and Night and the Complaining of the People of Madinah
Touching Verses of Poetry by Fatimah Beside her Father’s Grave
Call to Prayer by Bilal al-Habashi and the Lamentation of Fatimah
Fatimah Beside the Grave of the Martyrs of Uhud
Prayer of Fatimah and Her Will
Last Days of Fatimah, Her Age and Her Speeches and the Discourse Between Fatimah, Abu Bakr and ‘Umar
A Concealing Bier
Visit of the Women of the Muhajirin and Ansar to Fatimah and Her Speech
Conveying the Message of Zahra via the Women of the Muhajirin and Ansar
Reply from Fatimah Upon the Enquiry of Umme Salama
The Testimony of Fatimah to ‘Ali
Suggestion of ‘Abbas - Uncle of the Prophet
Martyrdom of Zahra and Her Burial
Tragic Moment of the Martyrdom of Fatimah
An Account from Asma’ b. ‘Umays Regarding the Death of Fatimah
Hasan and Husayn Beside their Mother’s Sacred Corpse
‘Ali is Informed about Fatimah’s Death
‘Ali Beside the Sacred Corpse of Fatimah
The Will of Zahra
People in Intense Mourning over Fatimah
Ceremonial Washing of the Body, Shrouding, and the Prayer upon Her Sacred Corpse
Hasan and Husayn in a Last Embrace with their Mother
Shrouding of Zahra
Prayer and Burial of Fatimah
‘Ali Greets the Prophet after the Burial of Fatimah
Imam ‘Ali’s Words Beside the Grave of Fatimah
Strong Presence of Imam ‘Ali Against Exhuming the Grave of Fatimah
‘Ali’s Explanation to Abu Bakr and ‘Umar
Verses of Poetry by Qadhi Abu Bakr
Testimony of Fatimah from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq
Fatimah after the Death of the Prophet
Ziyarah of Lady Fatimah on the third of Jumadi al-Akhir
Ziyarah of Lady Fatimah on Sunday