Bihar Al-Anwar (Vol. 43) The Life of Fatima Zahra (s.a)

Bihar Al-Anwar (Vol. 43) The Life of Fatima Zahra (s.a)

Lady Fāṭimah al-Zahrāʾ (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhā al-salām — “peace be upon her”) stands at the center of the spiritual and moral heritage of Islam. Her life — a reflection of truth, patience, and divine devotion — is preserved through the vast treasury of ḥadīth (prophetic and Imamic traditions) that testify to her knowledge, piety, and courage.

About the Book

Bihār al-Anwār (Vol. 43): The Life of Fatima Zahra (s.a) forms part of the monumental encyclopedic work Bihār al-Anwār (“Seas of Light”) compiled by ʿAllāmah Muḥammad Bāqir al-Majlisī (1627–1699). This volume gathers narrations from early sources detailing Lady Fāṭimah’s (ʿa) birth, upbringing, marriage, virtues, and her final stand for truth and justice after the Prophet’s passing.

Rich in both historical detail and spiritual insight, Volume 43 offers a comprehensive portrayal of Lady Fāṭimah’s (ʿa) character as recorded in the earliest Shīʿī and some Sunnī collections. It serves as a key textual foundation for later works on her life and virtues, illustrating how her devotion, eloquence, and endurance exemplify the highest ideals of faith.

What You Will Discover

• Authentic narrations on the birth, life, and shahādah (martyrdom) of Lady Fāṭimah al-Zahrāʾ (ʿa).
• Descriptions of her moral virtues, eloquent speeches, and supplications.
• Historical and theological context for her defense of truth after the Prophet’s death.
• Insights into her relationship with Imam ʿAlī (ʿa) and her role within the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa).
• How Volume 43 became a foundational source for later biographical and devotional literature.

About the Author

ʿAllāmah Muḥammad Bāqir al-Majlisī (1627–1699) was one of the most influential Shīʿī scholars of the Safavid era, renowned for his efforts to compile, preserve, and systematize Islamic traditions. His magnum opus, Bihār al-Anwār, spans over one hundred volumes, covering theology, ethics, law, and history. In Volume 43, he collects narrations that portray Lady Fāṭimah al-Zahrāʾ (ʿa) as the embodiment of purity (ṭahārah) and steadfast faith (īmān), emphasizing her role in sustaining the message of Islam.

Who Is This Book For?

This volume is essential for readers and scholars seeking a primary-source understanding of Lady Fāṭimah al-Zahrāʾ’s (ʿa) life through authentic narrations — ideal for students of ḥadīth, Islamic history, and the spiritual heritage of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa).