Martyrdom Anniversary of Sayyida Fatimah al-Zahra (p), 1447 A.H.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025, is the 13th of Jumada al-Ula, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyida Fatimah al-Zahra (p) according to the second narration

The Light That Reached the Heavens

Among the many names of Lady Fatimah (p), one shines with special radiance: al-Zahra, the Luminous One. When Imam al-Sadiq (p) was asked about this title, he replied, “Because when she stood on her prayer mat, her light would shine for the people of heaven just as the light of the stars would shine for the people of the Earth” [Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 43, p. 12]. The light of Lady Fatimah (p) was so pure, so radiant, so sincere, that even the dwellers of heaven were illuminated by it.

The Light of Worship

Lady Fatimah (p) lived only a short life in this world. But in that time, she became the embodiment of worship, modesty, truth, justice, and unwavering devotion to God. Her connection with God pierced through the layers of this world and reached the heavens. Her worship was so sincere, so full of love for God, that it became a source of light in spiritual sense.

Even with the weight of the world on her shoulders, Lady Fatimah (p) showed that deep, sincere worship can still shine through. She reminds us that no matter how short our time or how heavy our burdens, turning to God with sincerity can illuminate even our darkest moments.

As we mark her death anniversary, let us not merely recall her pain—let us carry her light. Let our homes echo with her remembrance. Let our daughters see in her a role model that this world could never dim.

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