Lessons From Sayyidah Fatima RA and Sayyiduna Ali RA as a married couple
Source: Shaykh Mohammed Aslam
Sayyidah Fatima-al Zahra RA is one of the great women in Islam. She is the Prophet's SAW daughter and the wife of Hadrat Ali R.A., who was the Prophet’s SAW cousin, and the son of Abu Talib R.A. I wanted to share a beautiful post that I had read online, written by Shaykh Mohammed Aslam. It has valuable lessons for spouses from the fine example of Sayyidah Fatima R.A. and Sayyiduna Ali R.A. as a married couple.
Shaykh Mohammed Aslam wrote…
This is the noble garment of Sayyidah Fatimah al-Zahra. Dear married couple, remember Sayyiduna Ali and Sayyidah Fatimah. What was the condition of their home? How did they live? They lived a life of utmost simplicity. They were the definitions of sacrifice.
She is the queen of paradise and he is the Lion of Allah, yet their home contained very little food, very little provision. They had little wealth and did not possess much of the dunya. They spent days feeling hungry. They spent days struggling. They spent days striving. There was no glamorous kitchen. There was no expensive sofas and costly furniture. There was only bowing, prostrating, supplications, tears and pure love.
Sayyiduna Ali worked tirelessly through-out the day to earn his own wealth. Sayyidah Fatimah would raise the children, she would grind grain and she'd bake bread. Things would get so difficult for them, yet their love only continued. They'd become extremely tired due to their struggles, yet they only increased in contentment.
What is our condition? If our fridges are empty of juice, drink and food, we begin to fight. If our cupboards don't have enough biscuits and cereals, we get upset. If breakfast, lunch and dinner is not extraordinary, we bicker.
Our women all call themselves queen and want the world. Guess what? She IS the queen and she only wanted the akhirah. Our men think they are brave and deserve the best of lives. Guess what? He IS the Lion of Allah, yet he never once complained of the conditions.
We have everything yet how happy are we? We spend our lives scrolling and looking at the lives of others. What is the state of our homes and how do we raise our children? They had very little of the world and they are the leaders of paradise. Look at how they were tested, yet they still raised the likes of Sayyiduna Hasan and Husayn (R.A.).
Source: Shaykh Mohammed Aslam on Facebook
May Allah SWT guide and protect our ummah of married couples and strengthen the bonds of Muslim husbands and wives, ameen.
I also turned these valuable lessons into a carousel for you to download and post on your socials, or to share with your groups.
Salam, I’m Zakeeya!
I believe that making our homes a safe haven for our families, as well as being a wife and mother, brings us great blessings, contentment, and benefits to society as a whole. Since 2011, I've been dedicated to assisting Muslimas in finding tranquility in their roles, taking better care of themselves, and achieving inner peace. Our journey in this world is not an easy one, but I pray the tools and guidance I offer will help you face life's challenges with more gratitude and mindfulness. Join me as I share wifehood, motherhood, homemaking, and lifestyle solutions that make life more fulfilling for you as a woman! Read more about me here.
