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Although her actions in this event were criticised both during
and after her own life, certain benefits did not come of them, such as,
the aim to avoid conflict among Muslims. It appears that these wars
were later regretted by both factions.
Alisha died in the year 58 on 17 of Ramadan. 1 Her life story
both during and after the time of the Prophet has established her a
a symbol or a model for Muslim women since she combined the virtues
of a wife with competence in many other aspects of life which would
have been scarcely possible in pre-Islamic times. Through her
teaching she influenced the entire community, men as well as
women.
FATIMAH AL ZAHRA
Fatimah is here principally discussed as an example of the
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woman in her role as a daughter. The fourth and youngest daughter
of Muhammad and Khadija, she was born five years before the mission
of the Prophet. When the revelations occurred, her life took a
dramatic turn away from carefree childhood to an awareness of the
responsibility her father now shouldered as the Messenger to Mankind.
Frequent exposure to scenes of opposition towards her father during
her formative years fostered life-long devotion to him. "Often she
would be at his side, walking through the narrow streets and alleys
of Makkah. visiting the Kalabah or attending secret gatherings of the
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early Muslims who had accepted Islam and pledged allegiance to the
Prophet. "
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On one occasion, a group of Quraysh gathered about him while he was
at prayer in the Masjid Haram, with Fiaotimah beside him. She witnessed
1. Ibid, P. 89.
2. HamId Abdul Wah1d. Companions of the Prophet, P. 12
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