Ways of The Prophet (S.A.W)

The blessed nikah of Hadrat Fatimah Zahrah

Hadrat Fatimah (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anha) had become just fifteen when proposals for her marriage began to come from high and responsible families. But the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) remained irresponsive. Hadrat Ali (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) was at that time about twenty one. He has related: It occurred to me that I should go and make a formal proposal, but then I thought, “How can this be accomplished, for I posses nothing.” At last encouraged by the Prophet’s kindness, I went to him and expressed my intention. The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) was extremely pleased and accepting the proposal asked, “Ali! Do you possess some riches?” I replied, “apart from a horse and a shield I posses nothing.” He said, “A soldier must, of course, have his horse. Go and sell away your shield.” So Hadrat Ali (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) went and sold his shield for about four hundred dirhams. Then the Messenger of ALLAH (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) called Hadrat Bilal (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) and asked him to bring some perfume and a few other things and sent Hadrat Anas (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) to call Hadrat Abu Bakr, Hadrat ‘Uthman, Hadrat Talha, Hadrat Zubair (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) recited the khutbah of nikah and gave in marriage Hadra Fatimah (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu). He announced: “Bear you all witness that I have married my daughter Fatimah to Ali for four hundred misqals of silver, and Hadrat Ali has accepted It.” Then he raised his head in supplication and said “O ALLAH, create love and harmony between these two. Bless them and bestow upon them good children.” After the nikah, DATES were distributed. As the night came, Hadrat Fatimah (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) was sent unostentatiously accompanied by Hadrat Umme Aiman (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anha). After Isha Salaah, the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) himself visited them and the Messenger of ALLAH (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) gave to his beloved daughter, a silver bracelet, two Yemeni sheets, four mattresses, one blanket, one pillow, one cup, one hand-grinding mill, one bedstead, a small water skin and an earthen pitcher. [Husn -e- Haseen]