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Fatima Al-Zahra

A Biographical Account of Her Blessed Life and Legacy

“ Prepare to immerse yourself into an gripping account of the of the birth of Islam as experienced through Fatima Al-Zahra, and experience the Prophetic seerah like never before.”

T. Sarmady

“ Prepare to immerse yourself into an gripping account of the of the birth of Islam as experienced through Fatima Al-Zahra, and experience the Prophetic seerah like never before.”

Y. Rhodus

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Z. Ansari

About this book

This book is about the life and virtues of the eminent lady Sayyidatunā Fāṭima al-Zahra . Through her, with Sayyidunā ‘Alī , the blessed lineage of her father, the Messenger of God ﷺ, was preserved. She resembled him in every way, and of all people she was the dearest to his heart. She stood with him ﷺ and strove always to serve and aid him, taking care of him after the death of her mother, Sayyidatunā Khadīja . Fāṭima was brave, strong, forbearing, dutiful, gracious, and protective. She was a loving mother and an inspiring example to her sons, Imams Ḥasan and Ḥusayn.

Fāṭima al-Zahrā tells the life story of its subject in a vivid, straightforward manner, linking it to the history of Islam from the early times of tribulation to the establishment of the Dīn and the Community based in al-Madīna. Its style and approach are very suitable for children, as well as for older readers. The author, Dr Muhammad Abduh Yamani (d.1431/2010), who served for several years as Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Information, was a distinguished educationalist, author and businessman, notable also for his piety and philanthropy.

“ As an ardent book lover, I can’t help but feel that the quality, binding, finishings, printing... is as superior as what is contained within. This book is not just meant to be read and loved, but to be gifted, shared and passed on to the next generation.”

- Dr. Zulaikha M.

Faith.

Perspective.

Patience.

Joy.

Honour.

Perseverence.

Love.

Hardship.

Victory.

Power.

Strenght.

Victory.

Power

Loss.

Loss.

Wisdom.

Wisdom.

Perseverence.

About the author

Dr. Muhammad Abduh Yamani

Dr. Khaled Williams

Dr. Muhammad Abduh Yamani, born in Mecca in 1940, was a key figure in Saudi Arabia’s Islamic and cultural spheres. He began his education at Mecca’s Grand Mosque and Al-Falah schools, later earning a Bachelor's in Geology and Chemistry from King Saud University. He pursued advanced studies in the U.S., earning a Master's and Ph.D. in Economic Geology from Cornell University.

Returning to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Yamani rose to Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science at King Saud University, served as Deputy Minister of Education for Technical Affairs, and directed King Abdulaziz University. From 1975 to 1983, he was Minister of Culture and Information, significantly shaping the media landscape.

Dr. Yamani was dedicated to Islamic studies, particularly in promoting the Prophet Muhammad’s biography, and was involved in global Muslim minority issues. He held key roles in the Mecca Region Quran Memorization Society and the Islamic World Conference’s Executive Council. Internationally honored, he received numerous accolades from Islamic countries.

Khalid Williams studied Arabic and Islamic studies at the University of Leeds, graduating in 2005, and then moved to Morocco to continue his study of traditional Islamic sciences and spirituality in Salé, Fes, Oujda and Nador.

He began working in translation in 2006, with an emphasis on Islamic Studies and Sufism. His previous translations include Our Master Muhammad by Imam Abdallah Siraj al-Din, Muhammad the Perfect Man by Sayyid Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki, Treatises of Imam al-Ghazālī by Imam al-Ghazali, and The Qur’an and the Prophet in the Writings of Shaykh Ahmad al-Alawi.

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