Birth & Family
Who were the parents of Bibi Fatimah (AS)?
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and Lady Khadijah (AS)
Who was her husband?
Imam Ali (AS)
What is “Fadak”?
A piece of land granted to Bibi Fatimah (AS) by the Prophet (SAW)
What quality was she most known for?
Modesty and generosity
At what age did Bibi Fatimah (AS) pass away and who led her funeral prayer?
Around 18 years old, Imam Ali (AS)
Where was Bibi Fatimah (AS) born?
Makkah
What did she give away on her wedding night?
Her wedding dress
Why was it taken from her after the Prophet’s death?
Political dispute over inheritance rights
What title was she given by Allah?
Sayyidat Nisāʾ al-ʿĀlamīn (Lady of the Women of the Worlds)
Is her grave known or hidden?
Hidden
What is the meaning of her title “Az-Zahra”?
The Shining One
How many children did she have?
Four – Hasan, Husayn, Zaynab, and Umm Kulthum
What does her Sermon of Fadak emphasize?
Justice, truth, and defending Islamic rights
Which household verse (Ayah al-Tathir) includes her?
Qur’an 33:33
What is Bait-ul Huzn and where is it located?
The House of Grief, Jannat ul Baqi
What is her famous title given by the Prophet (SAW)?
Umm Abiha (“Mother of Her Father")
What was her dowry (mahr)?
A shield belonging to Imam Ali (AS)
Where did she deliver the sermon?
In the Mosque of Medina
What was her daily routine focused on?
Worship and service to others
Who all are there in Jannat ul Baqi?
Bibi Fathima (AS), Imam Hasan (AS), Imam Zayn al-Abideen (AS), Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS), and Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (AS)
On what Islamic date do most Shia sources record her birth?
20th Jamadi al-Thani
Who named her sons Hassan and Hussain?
Allah through the Prophet (SAW)
Name one Qur’anic verse she cited in her sermon.
“And Sulaiman inherited from Dawud.” (Q 27:16)
What was revealed about her family in Surah Insan (76:8–9)?
They gave away food to the poor while fasting
What were the circumstances that led to the illness and martyrdom of Bibi Fatimah al-Zahra (AS)?
After the Prophet’s death, she was injured when her house was attacked, which led to her illness and eventual martyrdom within a few months.