1)What is the explanation for the name Fatima(a.s.)?

Imam Redha said that Amir Al-Momineen said :"I heard the messenger of Allah say "Fatima(a.s.) was given that name because Allah has safe gaurded her and her progeny (and here followers) from fire".

2)List at least 5 of the titles that she was given by Allah?

Siddiqah(the honest) , Mubarakah(the blessed one) , Tahira(virtuos) , Zakiyah(the chaste) , Radhiatul Mardihiah (she who is gratified and who shall be satisfied) , az Zahra(the splendid) , Muhaddathah (a person other than Prophet(p.b.u.h) who angels speak to).

3)Why was she given the title Tahera?

The meaning at-Tahera is related to the verse of purification "And Allah only wished to remove all abomination from you, ye members of the Family and to make you pure and spotless," ayat-e tatheer of sura

4)What is the date ofbirth of hazrat Fatima(a.s.)?

20 th Jmadi Al-Thani 5 years after Prophet(p.b.u.h)hood in Mecca.

5)At what age did she loose her mother hazart Khadija?

7 or 8 yrs of age.

6)At what age did Hazrat Fatima(a.s.) get married?

At the age of 9.

7)What was the amount of dowry set for by Imam Ali(a.s.)?

The Prophet(p.b.u.h) had asked Imam Ali(a.s.) what he had to offer for dowry. Imam Ali(a.s.) stated that he had only a sword, shield and a camel. To which the Prophet(p.b.u.h) agreed to accept the shield and asked him to sell it and bring the money to him. Imam Ali(a.s.)'s shield sold for 480-500 dirhams and thus this amount was set as the dowry.

8)What was Hazrat Fatima(a.s.)'s wish regarding her dowry?

It is narrated that when she learnt of her dowry she said:"O Messenger of Allah, lay girls take money for dowries, what is the difference between me and them? I kindly ask u to give it back and supplicate to Allah, the Exalted, to make my dowry the right to intercede for the sinners among Muslims (on the day of rising)."
Then Gabriel descended with a label on which the following statement was written:'Allah ordained Fatima(a.s.) Zahra's dowry to intercede for the sinners among Muslims.'
When Fatima(a.s.) was on her death bed she asked for the label to be put on her chest.

9)When did the marrige of Fatima(a.s.) and Ali(a.s.) take place?

Zul Hijja 1^st or 6 th.

10)How many childern did Allah bless Hazrat Fatima(a.s.) with ?

4-Imam Hassan(a.s.) , Imam Hussain(a.s.), Lady Zainab(a.s.) and Um Kulthum(a.s.) .

11)Why did the Prophet(p.b.u.h) teach his daughter the Tasbih-e- Fatima(a.s.)?

One day Hazrat Fatima(a.s.) asks her father for a servant. So the Prophet(p.b.u.h) of Allah replies: "Fatima(a.s.) I will give you that which is better for you than a servant and the world with everything in it. Afterevery prayer say: Allahu Akbar 34 times,Alhamdolillah 33 times, Subhaan Allah 33 times ; then conclude that with la ilaha illa Allah. Surely this is better for you than which you wanted and the world and it's belongings."

12)What did Hazrat Fatima(a.s.) inherit from the Prophet(p.b.u.h)?

The baghe-e Fidak.

13)What was her age when she toke her heavenly abode ?

18 yrs.

14)What is her date of death?

On th night of 3^rdJamadiu-Thani.

15)State one incident from the life of Hazrat Fatima(a.s.) that shows the importance of hijab .

It is stated in the book Manaqib that Imam Ali(a.s.) has said:
"Once a blind man asked for permission to enter Fatima(a.s.)'s house, but she kept a veil between them. The Messenger of Allah noticed her actions and asked 'Why did you keep a veil between you when he cannot see you?'
She responded:'Messenger of Allah, it is true that he cannot see me, but I can see him and he can smell my fragrance.'
At this the Prophet(p.b.u.h) said:"I bear witness that you are a part of me."

16)Who was the person who attacked the Lady Fatima(a.s.) which caused her to loose Mohsin (her unborn child)?

Umar.

17)Who was the person who fought with the Hazrat Fatima(a.s.) to snatch her rights over the land of Fidak?

Abu Bakr.

18)What did Imam Ali(a.s.) do when the people ofMedina asked him control the cries of Fatima(a.s.) after the death of her father, the Prophet(p.b.u.h) of Allah?

Imam Ali(a.s.) built her a house behindBaqi' which came to be known as "the House of Griefs".

19)What are the 2 things she asked Imam Ali(a.s.) to do after her death?

-She asked him to bury her at night when all were as sleep and not to let those people witness her funeral who had done injustice with her.
-She asked him to marry her niece Umamah since she trusted her with the well being of her children.

20)What is the Mushaf - e -Fatima(a.s.)?

From the titles that Allah gave her Muhaddathah means the one who angels speak with besides the Prophets. After the Prophets death Lady Fatima(a.s.) was immensly depressed and during this time angel Gabriel would accompany her and what he would say would be written down by Imam Ali(a.s.). It contains knowledge on the subjects of legal punishments, Islamic penal code, names of kings who would rule the earth till the day of judgement and description of many important events of the world. It is 3 times the size of the Quran (but in no way a replacement for it). This book has only been in the possesion of the 12 Holy Imams.

21)What were the items present in Hazrat Fatima's(a.s.) house when she got married?

The Prophet(p.b.u.h) gave 63 dirhams to Abu Bakr and asked him to get them necessary things for the house.
2 mattresses made of Egyptian canvas.
A leather mat
A pillow made of skin, filled with palm tree fiber
A Khaibarion cloak
An animal skin for water
Some jugs and jars for water
A pitcher painted with tar
A thin curtain made of wool
A shirt costing 7 dirhams
A veil costing 4 dirhams
A black plush cloak
A bed embellished with ribbon
Four cushions made of skin imported from ta'ef stuffed with a good smelling plant
A mat from Hajjar
A hand mill
A special copper container used for dyestuff
A pestle for grinding coffee
A (water) skin

22)How was Hazrat Fatima of service to the Prophet(p.b.u.h) of Allah?

-After the death of her mother she looked after the comfort at her home.
-When the people of Makkah would tease and torture the Prophet(p.b.u.h) in the streets, she would tend to his wounds, clean the blood off his face and encourage him with her sweet talk.
-Once when the Prophet(p.b.u.h) was protrating to Allah the infidels pour camel placenta on him.Then Lady Zahra cleaned his back and while crying bitterly cursed the unbelievers and asked Allah to punish them.
-During the battle of Uhud the Messenger of Allah was injured by two rocks on his forehead and mouth. As a result he lost some teeth and blood clotted on his beard as if it were henna. Some one spread the news that the Prophet(p.b.u.h) was killed at this Hazrat Fatima(a.s.) rushed to the battle field. When she saw her father she cleaned his face and cursed the people who made his face bleed. Hazrat Ali tried to clean it but the bleeding did not stop so she then burnt some rope and put its asheds on the wound which stopped the bleeding.

23)One important hadith of the Prophet(p.b.u.h) regarding Ali(a.s.) and Fatima(a.s.)
The messenger of Allah said: "Had Allah not created Ali(a.s.) there would have not been an equal to Fatima(a.s.) ."

24)What was the role of Hazrat Fatimatuz- Zahra in the verse of Mubahila?

The event ofMubahila is a famous onewhere the a Chriatian delegation came from Najran to dispute the issue of Isa ibn Maryam(a.s.). The following ayat wassent down:"If anyone disputes in this matter with thee, now after knowledge hath come to thee, say:"Come! Let us gather together; our sons and your sons, our women and your women, our selves and yourselves. Then let us invoke the curse of God on those who lie!". The Prophet(p.b.u.h) after a lot of discussion said that they would supplicate to Allah and the party who was wrong shall be destroyed. At this the Christians realized that they were facing the truth and asked to be relieved of the meeting. Here by your women Allah has pointed to Hazrat Fatima(a.s.).

25)What is the importance of the Ayats 5-22 in Sura Insan?

Allah revealed the ayats after Ali(a.s.),Fatima(a.s.), Hasan and Hussain(a.s.) gave charity to needy people. The story is that when Hassan and Hussain were ill the Prophet(p.b.u.h) visited Ali(a.s.) with some friends and they suggested that Imam Ali(a.s.) do some good deed once relieved of this situation. So Ali(a.s.) and Fatima(a.s.) vowed toAllah that they would fast for three days but then they were joined by Hassan ,Hussain and Bibi Fizza . Every day when it was time to open their fast they would have a person asking for food at their door and they never let them go empty handed. After three days passed their condition had become bad and weak. It is for this state of that God revealed this ayats of sura Insan to honor the family of the Prophet(p.b.u.h).

26)How did Lady Fatima(a.s.) treat her servant Fizza?

Hazrat Fatima(a.s.) never asked Fizza to perform the choresall by her self, she shared this responsibilty, they would do the chores on alternate days.