Our lady Fāṭima, through whom the blessed lineage of the Messenger of God was preserved; this amazing woman whose life story must be considered as a fundamental part of the life story of the Prophet and the story of Islam itself. She stood with the Messenger of God and struggled alongside him. Throughout the persecution she endured, she strove always to serve and aid her father, and to take care of him after the death of her mother, may God be pleased with them all.

When speaking about this illustrious lady and her life, we concern ourselves with a foundational part of the history of the Islamic Community from the very earliest tribulations, the first years of struggle in Mecca, and the harsh and merciless persecution at the hands of Quraysh. At her father’s side she was brave, strong, forbearing, dutiful, gracious, and protective. He bore this task steadfastly and strove in God’s cause until God Most High permitted him to emigrate to Medina. There he completed his journey until he met his Maker, having delivered the Message, fulfilled the Trust, guided the Community, and struggled in God’s cause until the final certitude [of death] came his way.