Fathimah binti Muhammad SAW | Kisah Teladan Nabi | Cerita Islami | Cerita Anak Muslim

Summary

This script tells the story of Fatimah, the youngest daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Khadijah. From her early years, Fatimah faced many hardships as she witnessed her father's struggles to spread Islam. Despite the persecution, Fatimah remained devoted to her father and her faith. She married Ali and lived a simple, humble life, managing her household and raising children amidst challenging times. Fatimah played an active role in supporting the Muslim community during battles. Her strength, resilience, and devotion to Islam made her a revered figure, with Prophet Muhammad declaring her as the leader of women in Paradise.

Takeaways

• 😀 Fatimah was the youngest daughter of Prophet Muhammad and Khadijah, born into a family that faced many hardships in early Islam.
• 😀 Despite being born into a well-off family, Fatimah faced challenges, including not having a wet nurse like other children of the Quraysh tribe.
• 😀 Fatimah was very close to both her mother, Khadijah, and her father, Prophet Muhammad, who deeply loved her, referring to her as his own flesh and blood.
• 😀 At the age of 5, Fatimah witnessed the persecution of her father and the difficult life of early Muslims, although she did not fully understand the gravity of the situation at first.
• 😀 Fatimah experienced firsthand the cruelty of the Quraysh, including the time when they placed camel dung on her father while he was praying. She cleaned it off him, upset by the mockery of those who did it.
• 😀 As a result of the increasing persecution, the Muslim community, including Prophet Muhammad's family, lived in poverty. Fatimah grew accustomed to a simple life.
• 😀 When Fatimah grew up, she married Ali, the cousin of Prophet Muhammad, and they lived in a modest home, far from the Prophet's house, which meant they could not visit him often.
• 😀 Despite living simply, Fatimah performed all household chores herself, including cooking, cleaning, and taking care of her children, without any servants.
• 😀 Prophet Muhammad deeply loved his grandsons, Hasan and Husain, and referred to them as the jewels of his heart, highlighting the importance of family in Islam.
• 😀 In times of war, Fatimah supported the Muslim cause, tending to the wounded and providing food and drink for the soldiers, even during the Battle of Uhud, where she cared for her father after he was injured.
• 😀 After the death of Prophet Muhammad, Fatimah grieved deeply. She passed away six months later, having been foretold by her father that she would be the first of his family to join him in the afterlife.

Q & A

Who was Fatimah and what was her relationship with the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

Fatimah was the youngest daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Khadijah. She had a close relationship with her father, and he expressed deep affection for her, saying she was part of him, and whatever troubled her, troubled him as well.

How did Fatimah's early life differ from other children of the Quraysh?

Unlike other children in the Quraysh tribe, Fatimah did not have a typical wet nurse. Her mother, Khadijah, was the one who breastfed her, which made her particularly close to her mother and father.

What challenges did Fatimah witness during her childhood?

Fatimah witnessed the increasing persecution of her father and the early Muslims. People who once supported them turned against them, and even her own family, including her uncle, opposed Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

What significant event occurred when Fatimah was five years old?

When Fatimah was five years old, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received his first revelation. This marked the beginning of a period of severe hardship for the early Muslim community, which Fatimah was exposed to.

How did Fatimah react to the mistreatment of her father by the Quraysh?

Fatimah was deeply upset when the Quraysh placed filth on her father's back during prayer. She rushed to clean him, but the aggressors mocked her, which caused her great sorrow.

What was the financial condition of Fatimah's family during her childhood?

Due to the persecution and financial hardships faced by the early Muslims, Fatimah’s family lived in poverty. Khadijah, her mother, spent all her wealth to support the cause of Islam, and Fatimah became accustomed to a simple life.

What was the nature of Fatimah's marriage to Ali?

Fatimah married Ali, the Prophet’s cousin, a pious and noble man. Despite their simple living conditions, their marriage was one of mutual respect and devotion, with Fatimah managing the household and supporting her husband.

What did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) do for Fatimah and Ali after their marriage?

After Fatimah's marriage to Ali, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) planned to provide them with a home closer to his own, to alleviate their distance. A companion, Harisah bin Nu'man, offered his own house for them to live in.

What did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) advise Fatimah and Ali regarding their request for a servant?

When Fatimah and Ali requested a servant to help with household tasks, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) advised them to instead recite tasbih (glorification of Allah), tahmid (praise of Allah), and takbir (Allah’s greatness) 33 times each as a means of spiritual support, which was better than having a servant.

How did Fatimah contribute to the Muslim community during the battles?

Fatimah played an active role in the battles, such as Uhud, by helping to care for the wounded soldiers and providing food and water. She also supported her father during his injuries in the battle, showing immense courage and devotion.