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Different Names and Titles of Lady Fatima (as) and Their Meanings

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To give names to their newborn children is of a special importance to advocates of Allah's religion, for a human being is called by his name; hence, a good or, bad name leaves its effect on the holder. Upon studying the life of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (as), we realize that various names have been given to her, each of which mentions a virtue that existed in her....

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Then, Fatima Was Born!

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Growing in the house of revelation, gave her the chance to achieve the highest degree of perfection and excellence. The Prophet (S) taught her divine knowledge, and endowed her with special intelligence, so that she realized the true meaning of faith, piety, and the reality of Islam...

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A Brief Biography of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (as)

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...When the verse “Do not call the Prophet like the way you call one another”(24:63) was revealed, even Fātima, like everyone else, started to address him as “O the Messenger of Allah” instead of saying “O Father!” After hearing Fātima calling him in this very formal manner, the Prophet said, “O Fātima, this verse does not apply to you or your children...You should still call me ‘O Father’ because...

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What's the reason behind the naming of the Lady Fatima (as)?

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From a grammatical perspective, the name Fatimah comes from the root word Fatima which means to separate a child from its mother’s milk; therefore, this term is used for all kinds of separation and disengagement...

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Lady Fatima (as) and the Revelation of Sura al-Kauthar

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Before the birth of lady Fatima (as), the Prophet had two sons, Qasim and Tahir, but both boys had died when they were babies. The Prophet had started teaching the message of Islam and had made many enemies. As a result, some of the unbelievers began to make fun of him at the death of his sons, calling him "Abtar"...

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Fascinating discourses from Lady Fatima al-Zahra (as)

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Twenty Traditions from Hazrat Zahra (sa)

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What's the reason behind the naming of the Lady Fatima (as)?

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A name is typically given as a characteristic that defines the one that it is bestowed upon. From various traditions, it appears that the lady Fatimah (as) was given this name for God has saved her and her friends from the fire of hell.

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A glance at the merits of Fatima Zahra (S)

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Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (S), wife of imam Ali (A), was the youngest daughter of the holy prophet Mohammad (P), about whom the holy prophet (P) said: "Surely, God will be angered by Fatimah's displeasure and will be pleased by her pleasure"...

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