Martyrdom Anniversary of Sayyida Fatimah al-Zahra (p), 1446 A.H.

December 4, 2024

Thursday, December 5, 2024, is the 3rd of Jumada al-Akhira, 1446, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyida Fatimah al-Zahra (p) according to the third narration.

The Necklace of Selfless Love

It was a quiet afternoon in the humble home of Lady Fatimah (p) and her family. On this particular day, a poor man, ragged and weary from his struggles, came to the door. His eyes were filled with desperation, and he spoke with a voice that trembled, asking for help. He had heard that the family of the Prophet was kind-hearted and generous, and he had nowhere else to turn.

Lady Fatimah (p), with her heart filled with compassion, invited the man inside. She listened to his plight, understanding that he was in dire need. Lady Fatimah never hesitated to help others. She searched through her home, but there was little to offer. Her family, like many in Medina, lived a simple life and had barely enough to sustain themselves.

But then, she remembered the beautiful necklace that had been given to her by her father, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hp). It was a precious gift, a token of love from the one she held most dear. She had always cherished it, for it was the last gift she had received from her father before he passed away. Yet, at that moment, seeing the man’s need, she knew she had to part with it.

With a gentle smile, she took off the necklace and placed it in the man’s hands. “Take this,” she said. “It is the only thing of value I have. May it bring you comfort and ease, and may Allah reward you for your patience and faith.” The man, overwhelmed by her kindness, took the necklace, his heart filled with gratitude. He left her home, praying for Lady Fatimah’s well-being.

As the day passed, Imam Ali (p), returned home and noticed that the necklace was gone. He asked, “Where is your necklace, my dear wife?” Lady Fatimah smiled softly and explained the situation. She told him how she had given it to the poor man who had come seeking help. Imam Ali, ever supportive and understanding, nodded in silence. He knew the purity of her heart and her unwavering devotion to Allah.

That evening, as the night descended, something miraculous happened. Angel Jibraeel appeared before Lady Fatimah. He brought a message from God, saying, “O daughter of the Prophet, because of your generosity and selflessness, Allah has sent you a gift more precious than the necklace you gave away. He has replaced it with a necklace made of pearls, more beautiful and valuable than the one you lost.”

God rewarded Lady Fatimah’s pure heart and her act of charity by sending her a new necklace, one that was even more beautiful than the one she had given away. This was a testament to her trust in God and her willingness to sacrifice for the sake of others.

[Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 43,p. 57]

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