Wedding of Hazrat Ali (R.A)
The companions of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) competed with one another to win the hand of Hazrat Fatimah Al-Zahra (R.A) , his only surviving child. They all knew the great status and high position she enjoyed in Islam. She was part of the , his beloved daughter, and the chief of Women of the World.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) turned down all his companions' offers to marry Hazrat Fatimah Al-Zahra (R.A).
One day Hazrat Ali (R.A) was told of some of the companion's proposals. He heard of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) objection to her marriage to any of his companions. He felt a desire to go to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and ask for his daughter's hand.
Hazrat Ali (R.A) knocked on the door of the room of Um-Salamah(R.A). The Holy Prophet (PBUH) was inside. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) told him to come in. Hazrat Ali (R.A) seated himself next to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) .
Hazrat Ali (R.A) told his dear leader that he desired Hazrat Fatimah Al-Zahra (R.A) 's hand. On hearing this, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) face lit up. He went to Al-Zahra to tell her of ‘Ali's request. By doing so, he set an eternal Islamic concept that marriage should be based on mutual consent and agreement, so that the future family would be built on mutual respect ,love and peace.
Hazrat Fatimah Al-Zahra (R.A) was too shy to say a word. Silence fell on the room and lingered.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) kept looking at her facee.He (PBUH) saw that Satisfaction and consent were clearly drawn on it. Presently, he went out, repeating from the depths of his pure heart.
Once more, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) established an Islamic rule for his ummah throughout its generations which stipulates that the man should import the dowry to his wife as the first sign of maintenance, and of his responsibility of managing the affairs of the family.
Hazrat Ali (R.A)had nothing beside his sword, a camel for watering his field, and his coat of mail. He told the The holy prophet (PBUH) of it.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) ordered Hazrat Ali (R.A) not to sell his sword and camel but allowed him to sell his coat of mail which was given to him by the Holy Prophet (PBUH), to protect him from the strikes of the enemies.
Hazrat Ali (R.A) sold his coat of mail and brought the money to the Messenger of Allah (S) to buy the bride's trousseau.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) delivered the money to Hazrat Bilal, Salman and Um-Salamah. They were assigned with the task of buying the needed furniture, perfumes, and clothes. They bought good, simple things.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) wanted to inform the Muslims of al-Zahra's betrothal to ‘Ali . He gathered some of his companions to witness the ceremony of the blessed contract of marriage.
Then he called for a dish of dates. It was placed in front of the gathering.
Before one month had slipped by after the ceremony of the contract of marriage, Hazrat Aqeel bin Abi Talib (R.A), contacted his brother, Hazrat Ali (R.A), urging him to consummate the marriage. They agreed to approach the Messenger of Allah (S) on the matter. But before doing anything, they met with Um-Ayman Barakah, the daughter of Tha'labah, a respected woman and consulted her. She suggested that she would talk about it to the mothers of the faithful (Prophet's wives), who would, in turn, talk to the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
The women met with the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Hazrat Um-Salamah(R.A), on behalf of them, explained the matter to the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He sent for ‘Ali. When he came Then the Noble The holy prophet (PBUH) asked Hazrat Ali (R.A) to make a feast for the faithful. The wives of Holy Prophet (PBUH) themselves cooked the food. The guests enjoyed it.
Then The Holy Prophet (PBUH) ordered Um-Salamah and the rest of his wives to take Fatimah to her new house.
The wives of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) recited some verses from the Holy Qur'an in honor of the occasion.
After the wedding ceremony, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) came to congratulate Hazrat Ali (R.A). He took a bowl of water, recited some Qur'anic verses over it, and ordered Hazrat Ali (R.A)and Hazrat Fatimah Al-Zahra (R.A) to drink from it. Then He (PBUH) sprinkled a bit of it on their heads and faces and held his hands up in prayer.
Thus glory dwelt was made under the care of Allah, in the light of His Shari'ah and His righteous path. These ceremonies speak volumes of Islam's simplicity and ease.
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| Hazrat Ftima's house |
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) turned down all his companions' offers to marry Hazrat Fatimah Al-Zahra (R.A).
One day Hazrat Ali (R.A) was told of some of the companion's proposals. He heard of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) objection to her marriage to any of his companions. He felt a desire to go to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and ask for his daughter's hand.
Hazrat Ali (R.A) knocked on the door of the room of Um-Salamah(R.A). The Holy Prophet (PBUH) was inside. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) told him to come in. Hazrat Ali (R.A) seated himself next to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) .
Hazrat Ali (R.A) told his dear leader that he desired Hazrat Fatimah Al-Zahra (R.A) 's hand. On hearing this, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) face lit up. He went to Al-Zahra to tell her of ‘Ali's request. By doing so, he set an eternal Islamic concept that marriage should be based on mutual consent and agreement, so that the future family would be built on mutual respect ,love and peace.
Hazrat Fatimah Al-Zahra (R.A) was too shy to say a word. Silence fell on the room and lingered.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) kept looking at her facee.He (PBUH) saw that Satisfaction and consent were clearly drawn on it. Presently, he went out, repeating from the depths of his pure heart.
Once more, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) established an Islamic rule for his ummah throughout its generations which stipulates that the man should import the dowry to his wife as the first sign of maintenance, and of his responsibility of managing the affairs of the family.
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| House of Hazrat Fatima |
Hazrat Ali (R.A)had nothing beside his sword, a camel for watering his field, and his coat of mail. He told the The holy prophet (PBUH) of it.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) ordered Hazrat Ali (R.A) not to sell his sword and camel but allowed him to sell his coat of mail which was given to him by the Holy Prophet (PBUH), to protect him from the strikes of the enemies.
Hazrat Ali (R.A) sold his coat of mail and brought the money to the Messenger of Allah (S) to buy the bride's trousseau.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) delivered the money to Hazrat Bilal, Salman and Um-Salamah. They were assigned with the task of buying the needed furniture, perfumes, and clothes. They bought good, simple things.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) wanted to inform the Muslims of al-Zahra's betrothal to ‘Ali . He gathered some of his companions to witness the ceremony of the blessed contract of marriage.
Then he called for a dish of dates. It was placed in front of the gathering.
Before one month had slipped by after the ceremony of the contract of marriage, Hazrat Aqeel bin Abi Talib (R.A), contacted his brother, Hazrat Ali (R.A), urging him to consummate the marriage. They agreed to approach the Messenger of Allah (S) on the matter. But before doing anything, they met with Um-Ayman Barakah, the daughter of Tha'labah, a respected woman and consulted her. She suggested that she would talk about it to the mothers of the faithful (Prophet's wives), who would, in turn, talk to the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
The women met with the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Hazrat Um-Salamah(R.A), on behalf of them, explained the matter to the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He sent for ‘Ali. When he came Then the Noble The holy prophet (PBUH) asked Hazrat Ali (R.A) to make a feast for the faithful. The wives of Holy Prophet (PBUH) themselves cooked the food. The guests enjoyed it.
Then The Holy Prophet (PBUH) ordered Um-Salamah and the rest of his wives to take Fatimah to her new house.
The wives of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) recited some verses from the Holy Qur'an in honor of the occasion.
After the wedding ceremony, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) came to congratulate Hazrat Ali (R.A). He took a bowl of water, recited some Qur'anic verses over it, and ordered Hazrat Ali (R.A)and Hazrat Fatimah Al-Zahra (R.A) to drink from it. Then He (PBUH) sprinkled a bit of it on their heads and faces and held his hands up in prayer.
Thus glory dwelt was made under the care of Allah, in the light of His Shari'ah and His righteous path. These ceremonies speak volumes of Islam's simplicity and ease.
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