Hazrat Fatima's (as) Speech

Hazrat Fatima's (as) Speech

The voice of Lady Fāṭimah al-Zahrāʾ (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhā al-salām — “peace be upon her”) resounds across centuries as a testament to truth, courage, and divine wisdom. Her address in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madīnah stands among the most profound orations in early Islamic history — a moment when eloquence, conviction, and spiritual insight merged into one luminous expression of faith.

About the Book

Hazrat Fatima’s (a.s) Speech presents the renowned Khutbah Fāṭimiyyah — the sermon delivered by Lady Fāṭimah (ʿa) after the Prophet Muḥammad’s (peace be upon him and his Family) passing. In this address, she speaks not only as a daughter mourning her father but as a scholar and moral leader defending the principles of justice and truth in Islam. Speaking before the people of Madīnah, she invokes Qurʾānic reasoning and moral appeal to remind the community of their spiritual responsibilities.

This English translation offers the complete text with historical and interpretive notes, helping readers appreciate its rhetorical mastery and enduring influence in both spiritual and intellectual traditions. Published by the Ahl al-Bayt Organization, the work situates the sermon within its socio-political setting while preserving its devotional and ethical depth.

What You Will Discover

• The complete translation of Khutbah Fāṭimiyyah, the sermon delivered in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madīnah.
• How Lady Fāṭimah (ʿa) employs Qurʾānic verses and moral reasoning to articulate Islam’s core principles — tawḥīd (divine unity), nubuwwah (prophethood), and imāmah (divinely guided leadership).
• The historical context following the Prophet’s passing that gave rise to this sermon.
• Her philosophical reflections on justice, responsibility, and the rights of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhim al-salām — “peace be upon them”), the Prophet’s Household.
• The sermon’s lasting role in Shīʿī theology, oratory, and ethical thought.

About the Author

This edition was compiled and translated by the Ahl al-Bayt Organization, a Shīʿī scholarly institution devoted to preserving and disseminating authentic Islamic sources. The team specializes in translating classical Arabic and Persian works to make them accessible for a global audience interested in the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa).

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for readers seeking a deeper understanding of Lady Fāṭimah al-Zahrāʾ’s (ʿa) spiritual strength, students of Islamic history, and anyone interested in classical Islamic oratory as a form of moral and theological expression.