The Fountain of Paradise: Fatima Zahra in the Noble Quran

The Fountain of Paradise: Fatima Zahra in the Noble Quran

Lady Fāṭimah al-Zahrāʾ (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhā al-salām — “peace be upon her”) stands at the heart of Qurʾānic spirituality — the radiant symbol of purity, devotion, and divine favor. Her life reflects the Qurʾān’s message of faith in action: a model of compassion, steadfastness, and the sacred harmony between knowledge and worship.

About the Book

The Fountain of Paradise: Fatima Zahra in the Noble Quran is an English translation of selections from Tafsīr Namūneh, authored by Āyatullāh Nāṣer Makārem Shīrāzī and translated by Shaykh Saleem Bhimji. The work examines how key Qurʾānic chapters — including Sūrat al-Insān, Sūrat al-Qadr, and Sūrat al-Kawthar — illuminate the spiritual excellence and divine virtues of Lady Fāṭimah (ʿa).

Rooted in classical tafsīr (Qurʾānic exegesis), the book reveals how her character embodies the highest ideals of faith, sincerity, and sacrifice. Through a careful blend of textual interpretation and theological reflection, it shows that Lady Fāṭimah is portrayed in the Qurʾān not merely as the Prophet’s daughter but as the living manifestation of taqwā (God-consciousness) and ikhlāṣ (purity of intention).

First published by the Islamic Publishing House (2004), this edition offers English-speaking readers access to one of the most thoughtful Shīʿī commentaries on the Qurʾān’s vision of womanhood and sanctity.

What You Will Discover

• Qurʾānic passages and commentaries revealing the spiritual station of Lady Fāṭimah (ʿa).
• The theological links between Sūrat al-Kawthar, Sūrat al-Qadr, and Sūrat al-Insān.
• The Qurʾānic portrayal of Lady Fāṭimah as the embodiment of taqwā and ikhlāṣ.
• Insights from Tafsīr Namūneh on divine reward, virtue, and the light of Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhim al-salām — “peace be upon them”), the Prophet’s Household.
• A contemporary Shīʿī scholarly approach to understanding the moral and symbolic depth of these verses.

About the Author

Āyatullāh Nāṣer Makārem Shīrāzī is one of the foremost contemporary Shīʿī scholars of Qurʾānic exegesis and jurisprudence. His monumental Tafsīr Namūneh is regarded as a cornerstone of modern Shīʿī commentary, combining rational analysis with spiritual insight. Shaykh Saleem Bhimji, the translator, is a respected Islamic scholar dedicated to rendering classical Arabic and Persian works into accessible English for international audiences.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for readers seeking to explore Lady Fāṭimah al-Zahrāʾ’s (ʿa) role in the Qurʾān, students of Qurʾānic studies, and all who wish to understand how divine revelation celebrates purity, devotion, and the moral greatness of the Prophet’s Household.