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After the Prophet (S.A)
After the Prophet's death, events continued to occur. When
studying the era following the Prophet's death, history speaks of
the wonders which occurred. Indeed, history tells us about
Apostasy which included the majority of Muslims who
objected to Abu Bakr's seize of power from its righteous
candidate, Ali Ibn Abu Talib (4S). It also tells us how Fatima's
rights were usurped- especially in Fadak-and how Ali was dragged
to the Mosque to pay allegiance to Abu Bakr!! History tells us
how Fatima's house was set on fire by him who yesterday pretended
not to believe in her father's death. Yes, history tells us how
the Prophet (p.b.u.h ) died and with him died his repeated
warnings to those who would oppress his family members and that
they will be met with the warth of Allah. It also tells us of
Lady Fatima's sadness and misery which she suffered after the
death of her dear father. Fedhdha, Fatima's helper, spoke of
Fatima's sadness; she said: It was on the eighth day after
the Prophet's death that Fatima revealed the extent of her
sadness and inability to bear life without her father. She (A.S )
came to the Mosque and while crying said: 'Oh! Father; Oh! My
sincere friend; Oh! Abu Al-Qasim; Oh! The helper of the widowed
and the orphans; Who do we have for Kaba and the Mosque? Who
does your saddened and grieved daughter have?' Fedhdhe
added: Fatima (A.S.) then proceeded towards the tomb of the
Prophet; it was difficult for her to walk because her tears
covered her eyes. When she saw the Mizaneh , she passed out; so
the women rushed to rescue her; after putting water of her face,
she regained consciousness; Fatima then said: 'My strength has
been eradicated; My endurance has betrayed me; My enemies have
rejoiced at my misfortune; And my grief will kill me;
Father!! I remain bewildered and lonely; Confused and
lonesome; My voice is subdued; My back is broken; My life is
disturbed; I find no one, Father, after you to attend to my
loneliness; Neither to stop my tears; Nor to support me in times
of weakness; Surely precise revelations, the place of Gabriel's
descendence and Michael's location have vanished after you,
Father; Motives (of others) have changed; And gates have been
shut in my face; Thus, I detest this world after you; And my
tears shall be shed for you as long as breath continues to exist
in me. My longing for you shall not cease; My sadness for (being
separated from) you shall not vanish; Fatima then cried out
loudly: Father!! With you went the light of the world; Its
flowers wither away after blossoming in your presence; Father!! I
will forever be sorrowful for you until we are reunited; Father!!
Sleeping has left me since we have been separated; Father!! Who
is there for the widows and the orphans; Who will we have for the
Ummah until The Day of Rising?! Father!! We became -after you-
among the oppressed; Father!! People shun us after you; after we
were glorified by your presence among men. Thus what tear shall
not spill on your departure? What sadness (after you) shall not
continue to exist? Which eyelid shall be smeared with slumber?
You are the spring of faith and the light of Prophets. So how can
mountains not sway? And seas not sway out? How can the Earth not
tremble? Father!! I have been afflicted with the greatest sorrow,
and my disaster is not minor! Father!! I have been inflicted with
the greatest misfortune and the biggest calamity. Angels cry for
you, and stars cease to move because of you. Your minbar (after
you) is gloomy, Your minbar is empty of your secret conversation
(with your Lord). Your grave is joyful for holding you; And
Paradise is delighted with your presence, Supplication and
prayers. Father! How gloomy are your meeting places (without your
presence). How pained I am for you, until I soon join you !! How
bereaved is Abu AI-Hussan, The entrusted one!! The Father of your
two sons, Al-Hassan and Al-Hussain; your beloved one; He who you
brought up as a youth, and made your brother as a man.
(AbuAI-Hassan) The most beloved of your companions to you. Abu
Al-Hassan, who was the first to immigrate and help you. Sadness
has overtaken us; Crying will kill us; And distress will always
accompany us. Lady Fatima (A.S.) then returned to her house and
lived in misery and sadness until she joined her beloved father
not long after he passed away.
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(Muhammad Sadeq
Rahmati, Fatima the Gracious p.199-202)
