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Fatima al-Zahra (A.S.): The Secret of Creation, the Measure of
Truth, and the Axis of Existence
An excerpt from the treatise Sharḥ al-Sirr, on the occasion of Fatimiyya Before
time began, before space took form, before the Pen inscribed upon the Tablet, a
light was created-not of matter, nor of imagination. A light that God preserved
in a vessel beneath the Throne and named it "Fatima." This light was not merely
a prelude to creation, but the origin of divine ontology. The Messenger of God
(peace be upon him and his family) said: "The light of .Fatima was created
before the creation of the heavens and the earth" (1) In a divine narration, God
said: "Were it not for you, I would not have created the heavens; were it not
for Ali, I would not have created you; and were it not for Fatima, I would not
have created either of you” (2). Fatima is not on the .margins of creation-she
stands at its very center.
In the Hadith al-Kisa', Gabriel does not ask who is under the cloak; he asks:
"Fatima and her father, her husband, and her sons" (3). This grammatical
structure reveals that Fatima is the criterion by which others are known. She is
the axis, not the complement. The People of the Cloak are defined by Fatima- not
the other way around. She is the radiant center around which prophethood .and
guardianship revolve.
In Surah al-Kawthar, God says: "Indeed, We have granted you Kawthar." Imam
al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) interpreted this verse: "Kawthar is Fatima, and her
progeny are the Imams” (4). Fatima is Kawthar-abundant goodness, the
continuation of prophethood, the stream of guardianship flowing through history.
She is not merely the mother of Hasan and Husayn; she is the mother of the
.Imams, the mother of the Ummah, and the mother of truth.
Compared to other sacred women in religious history, Fatima holds a unique and
unparalleled station. Mary is the symbol of purity; Asiya, the embodiment of
faith amidst tyranny; Khadijah, the loyal companion of revelation; Sarah, the
mother of nations. But Fatima transcends them all. She is not only a mother, but
the architect of the Muhammadan nation; not only a worshipper, but the orator of
justice; not only oppressed, but the martyr of guardianship. If Mary stood in
.the sanctuary, Fatima stood in the battlefield of divine leadership Fatima is
the manifestation of divine names in human form. In her gaze is divine beauty;
in her speech, heavenly wisdom; in her silence, the cry for justice; in her
tears, the storm of gnosis. Imam al-Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him) said:
"We are the proofs of God over His creation, and our grandmother Fatima is the
proof of God over us" (5). She is not merely the .perfect human-she is the
mirror of divine attributes.
Fatima's martyrdom is not an end-it is the beginning of a luminous eruption.
From her broken rib flowed strength; from her silent home rose a sermon; from
her oppression emerged a revolution. Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) said:
"Fatima was a truthful martyr" (6). She is the first martyr in the path of
guardianship—a martyr whose silence echoed through history.
In an age of crisis in feminine identity, Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her)
offers a roadmap for the Muslim woman as a builder of civilization. In her home,
she is a wife and mother; in the mosque, a preacher of justice; in society, a
defender of truth; in solitude, a mystic of the night. She is the complete
woman-not in the masculine or modern definition, but in the divine one. Imam Ali
(peace be upon him) said: "By God, I never angered her nor forced her into
anything until God took her soul" (7). This statement is not merely a
description .of marital harmony-it is a testimony to her sacred stature.
Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her) is not merely a historical figure—she is a
divine proclamation for the contemporary human. She is the axis of existence,
the measure of truth, and the secret of creation. If the world seeks to return
to justice, purity, and truth, it must begin with Fatima.
S.m.r
Footnotes:
Bihār al-Anwar, Allama Majlisi, vol. 43, p. 4
Mustadrak Safinat al-Bihār, Shaykh Ali Namazi, vol. 3, p. 336
'Uyun Akhbār al-Riḍā, Shaykh Ṣadūq, vol. 1, p. 294
Tafsir Nur al-Thaqalayn, vol. 5, p. 524
Bihār al-Anwar, vol. 43, p. 150
Dalā'il al-Imāmah, al-Ṭabarī, p. 45
Nahj al-Balaghah, Sermon 200
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Imam Khamenei:
We should take more (spiritual) advantage of Lady Masumeh (pbuh). She is the
direct child of an Imam. An Imam's daughter, an Imam's sister, and an Imam's
aunt, she has a great position. The supplication when making a pilgrimage to her
shrine reads, "O Fatimah Masumeh, intercede for me so that I may enter heaven,
for you have a great honor and status with God."
Imam Khamenei, [July 19, 1992]
Imam Khamenei:
The presence of honorable instructors, luminaries, scholars and seminarians of
Qom Seminary have made this meeting great. The coincidence of this meeting with
the auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Ali ibn Musa ar-Ridha (as) and his
honorable sister, Hazrat Fatima Masoumeh (s.a.), reminds me of their significant
movement and migration. Their movement was, undoubtedly, a constructive and
significant event of Iranian history and Shia Islam.
There is no doubt that Hazrat Fatima Masoumeh (s.a.) played an indisputably
important role in the development of Qom. She played an undeniable role, helping
this historical and religious city gain prominence. Through her journey, among
the companions and friends of the infallible Imams (a.s.), and by traveling
through different cities, she sowed the seeds of knowledge and Vilayat,
especially after her arrival in Qom. This honorable lady, a young girl who had
been educated by the Holy Prophet's (s.w.a.) household, caused Qom to shine as
the main stronghold of the teachings of the Holy Prophet's (s.w.a.) household
during a dark reign of oppressors. She made this city a stronghold for
transferring the light of knowledge and the teachings of the Holy Prophet's
(s.w.a.) household to the east and west of the Islamic world … Oct 21, 2010
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Imam Khamenei:
There exist three glittering, outstanding points among all the bright spots of
Qom: First, the holy shrine of Hazrat Fatimeh Masoumeh (ra); an exceptional
woman, from near her holy grave arose, for the first time, this bounteous,
exuberant spring [city of Qom], bringing blessings to the entire world,
especially to the Muslim world.
Secondly, Qom has forever been the birthplace of innovation in science,
jurisprudence, and hadith: the reputed seminary has been present in the holy
city. Beginning 1200 years ago, great scholars, jurists, precious philosophers,
sovereign hadith writers and eminent authors rose from this city, or they took
refuge in Qom, settling underneath the illuminated rays of Hazrat Masoumeh
(ra)... October 05, 2000
Imam Khamenei:
Qom is the city of knowledge. It is the city of jihad, the city of insight. The
insight of the people of Qom is a crucial factor which has revealed itself
during past 32 years. It is interesting that the establishment of the city of
Qom resulted from a jihad-like movement accompanied by insight. That is to say,
when the Ash'aris settled in this region, they turned it into a center for
propagating the teachings of the Holy Prophet's household (a.s.). They started a
cultural jihad in this region. Before they came to Qom, the Ash'aris had already
engaged in armed jihad. The leader of the Ash'aris had fought alongside Zayd ibn
Ali (a.s.). This was why al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf became furious with them, and they
were forced to leave for this region and make it the center of knowledge relying
on their efforts, insight and knowledge. This caused Hazrat Masoumeh (s.a.) to
express her tendency to stay in Qom when she was passing by. It was all because
of the Ash'ari luminaries who were living in this region.The Ash'aris welcomed
Hazrat Masoumeh (s.a.) and invited her to their city. After her demise, they
built a shrine for her in this city. As the ones who started this great cultural
movement, the people of Qom established a center for promoting the teachings of
the Holy Prophet's household (a.s.) at that time. They trained hundreds of
religious scholars, hadith experts and exegetes of Islamic and Quranic teachings
and send them to different parts of the world of Islam. Knowledge spread from
Qom to Khorasan, Iraq and Sham. This shows the insight that the early residents
of Qom enjoyed. Qom was established on the basis of insight and jihad. Oct 19,
2010
Imam Khamenei:
There is no doubt that Hazrat Fatima Masoumeh (s.a.) played an indisputably
important role in helping Qom become Qom. She played an undeniable role in
helping this historical and religious city gain prominence. Through her journey
among the companions and friends of the infallible Imams (a.s.) and by traveling
through different cities and sowing the seeds of knowledge and Vilayat during
her journey, especially after arriving in Qom, this honorable lady, this young
girl who had been educated by the Holy Prophet's (s.w.a.) household, caused Qom
to shine as the main stronghold of the teachings of the Holy Prophet's (s.w.a.)
household during that dark reign of oppressors. She made this city a stronghold
for transferring the light of knowledge and the teachings of the Holy Prophet's
(s.w.a.) household to the east and west of the world of Islam. Oct 21, 2010
Imam Khamenei:
There is no doubt that Hazrat Fatimah Masumah (pbuh) played an indisputably
important role in helping this city gain prominence. Through her journey this
honorable lady caused Qom to shine as the main stronghold for transferring the
light of knowledge and the teachings of the Holy Prophet's Household (pbut).
Imam Khamenei
Oct. 21, 2010
Imam Khamenei:
The city of Qom was established due to a Jihad-like movement, which was
accompanied by insight. The Ash'ari turned this region into a center for
propagating the teachings of the Holy Prophet's Household (pbut). This caused
Hazrat Masumeh (pbuh) to express an interest in going to Qom when she was
passing by. They (the people of Qom) went to welcome Hazrat Masumeh. Since that
time, this luminous shrine glows in this city.
Imam Khamenei, [Oct 19, 2010]
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Imam Hassan Askari (pbuh) considered his followers to be his close family
Imam Khamenei:
Imam Hassan Askari (pbuh) considers his followers to be his close family, and
says, “There is a close family relationship between you and us.” This means that
we are like close family members; like father and child, like brothers. A
believer is the brother of another believer. That is, the relationship between
two believers is that of brotherhood, as in having the same parents, not even
like half-brothers. What is meant by a believer? The person who follows the way
of Imam Hassan Askari (pbuh). This is the strong organizational relationship
between the Imam (pbuh) and his followers...
Ayatollah Khamenei, 1972
Imam Hassan al-Askari (pbuh) is a role model for all believers, especially the youth
Imam Khamenei:
When this great man was martyred, he was only 28 years old. In the glorious
history of Shia Islam, there is no shortage of such people. With all those
virtues and spiritual characteristics, the father of our dear Imam of the Age
was only 28 years old when he was poisoned by his enemies. He is a role model:
the youth feel that they have a perfect role model in front of their eyes. Imam
Muhammad al-Jawad (a.s.) was martyred when he was 25 and Imam Hassan al-Askari
(a.s.) was martyred when he was 28 years old.
We are not the only ones who believe in their virtues and greatness, rather
their virtues have been acknowledged even by their enemies and those did not
believe in their imamate… Ayatollah Khamenei, February 29, 2012
Imam Khamenei:
Imam Hassan Askari's (pbuh) greatness attested to by both friends & enemies
Everyone including his supporters, his opponents, those who did not believe in
him, and everyone else acknowledged his knowledge, his piety, his infallibility,
his courage against his enemies, and his patience and steadfastness in the face
of hardships. When this great man was martyred, he was only 28 years old.
Ayatollah Khamenei Feb. 29, 2012
The Shias system spread extensively during the time of Imam Hassan Al-Askari
Imam Khamenei:
At the time of Imam Redha, Imam Jawad, Imam Hadi and Imam Hassan al-Askari
(pbut), the Shia communications were more extensive than any other time. At no
other time were Shia relations and the spread of Shiite system across the World
of Islam as extensive as during the time of these three Imams. The presence of
lawyers, representatives (nawwabs) and all that is narrated about Imam Hadi and
Imam Hassan al-Askari—for instance someone brought money to the Imam and the
Imam designated what the money would be spent on—are indicative of the same
fact. That is to say, despite being under custody, at the times of these two
noble Imams in Samarra as well as Imam Jawad and Imam Redha (though
differently), communications with the people expanded. These communications and
relations were also present before Imam Ridha, however, Imam Ridha’s moving to
Khorasan was very influential on the matter...
August 09, 2005
Different routs, same goal
Imam Khamenei:
Imam Sadeq, Imam Hadi and Imam Hassan al-Askari (pbut) fought and sacrificed
their lives for the resistance. This path leads to a clear goal. They migh have
taken different routes on this path, but they all lead to the same destination…
September 21, 2001
Everyone has acknowledged Imam al-Askari's (as) virtues, even his enemies
Imam Khamenei:
These days belong to Imam Hassan al-Askari (a.s.), who can be the role model for
all believers, especially for young people. Everybody including his supporters,
Shia Muslims, his opponents, those who do not believe in him and everybody else
has acknowledged his virtues, his knowledge, his piety, his purity, his
infallibility, his courage against his enemies, and his patience and
steadfastness in the face of hardships.
When this great man was martyred, he was only 28 years old. In the glorious
history of Shia Islam, there is no shortage of such people. With all those
virtues and spiritual characteristics, the father of our dear Imam of the Age
was only 28 years old when he was poisoned by his enemies. He is a role model:
the youth feel that they have a perfect role model in front of their eyes. Imam
Muhammad al-Jawad (a.s.) was martyred when he was 25 and Imam Hassan al-Askari
(a.s.) was martyred when he was 28 years old.
We are not the only ones who believe in their virtues and greatness, rather
their virtues have been acknowledged even by their enemies and those did not
believe in their imamate…
Leader’s Speech to Families of Martyrs and War Veterans; February 29, 2012.
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The Islamic republic is the continuation of the holy Prophet’s Be’that
Imam Khamenei:
When the people of Iran stood behind a great personality like our magnanimous
Imam, when they passed through different obstacles, endured hardships, crushed
various problems and moved forward, when they destroyed the derelict network of
satanic taghut in the most important area of the region – Iran – and when they
erected an Islamic building, this is the continuation of the Holy Prophet’s
taghut. The Revolution was the continuation of the Holy Prophet’s be’that. The
Islamic Republic is the continuation of the Holy Prophet’s be’that. This is what
we are saying. He who is an enemy of the Islamic Revolution and the Islamic
Republic is an enemy of Islamic be’that and the monotheistic movement, just like
the enemies who existed in the early Islamic era... Apr 3, 2019
“A mercy for all of creation” is a description that God, the Exalted, has used
in referring to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). He has not said that the Holy Prophet
is a mercy for a specific group of people or a particular nation in the world.
He is a mercy for everyone. He relayed the message he had received from God to
human beings.
Imam Khamenei
Dec. 17, 2016
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) socialized with slaves, ate with them and wore simple
clothes. He would eat whatever food was available. He would not dismiss any food
as being undesirable. These qualities are unique throughout the history of
mankind.
Imam Khamenei
Sept. 27, 1991
The main reasons behind the way Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) worshipped God were
the following: he did not consider anyone else to be a power comparable to God,
he did not fear other people and he did not abandon God’s path because of the
wishes of others.
Imam Khamenei
Sept. 27, 1991
The Holy Prophet’s morals when governing were such that he was vigilant in the
face of the enemy’s temptations and humble before the believers.
Imam Khamenei
May 12, 2000
Remembering God in all situations, relying on Him and asking for His help in all
circumstances–in times of honor, humiliation, hardship and comfort–are great
lessons Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) taught us.
Imam Khamenei
Sept. 27, 1991
Steadfastness & logical reasoning, the lesson and approach of infallible Imams
Imam Khamenei:
Look at how Lady Zainab spoke in the court of Ibn Ziyad and in the court of
Yazid. That is the correct way. That way is the true way of the Imams. Whoever
stands firm is moving along the way of these noble figures. Today too, those who
are standing firmly in Gaza and Lebanon are, in fact, acting in accord with the
way of these same Imams of the religion — the Imams of Guidance (pbut)…
An excerpt from the speech delivered by Imam Khamenei after a mourning ceremony that was held on the anniversary of Imam Jafar Sadiq’s (pbuh) martyrdom on April 24, 2025
Imam Sadiq (pbuh), a man of knowledge, struggle & political networking for
forming Islamic rule
Imam Khamenei:
Imam Sadiq (pbuh) was a man of struggle, a man of knowledge and a man who worked
with an organization. Everyone has heard about the fact that he was a man of
knowledge. His classes and the educational environment that he created were
unparalleled during the lives of the Shi’a Imams, both before and after him.
Imam Sadiq (pbuh) corrected all the Islamic traditions and Quranic concepts that
had been distorted for more than a century by malicious, corrupt or ignorant
individuals …
Jun 16, 2020
Imam Sadiq (as): a man of knowledge, organization, and struggle
Imam Khamenei:
Imam Sadiq (as) was a man of knowledge, a man of struggle, and a man of
organizational skills. We have all heard about him being a man of knowledge. His
teachings and the educational assembly he gathered was unique in the life
history of Shi’a Imams--before and after him. All true lessons of Islam and
authentic concepts of Quran that were distorted, during the previous century by
disbelievers, corruptors, or uninformed, were correctly expressed by Imam Sadiq
(as).
But we have heard less of him being a campaign leader. Imam Sadiq (as) was
engaged in a continuous campaign: a campaign for changing the (unjust)
government into an Islamic government based on the teachings of Imam Ali (as).
Imam Sadiq (as) prepared the ground, continuously, for the overthrow of Bani
Umayyah, and the bringing to power of the true Islamic government, i.e. the
Alawi government (one that complies with Imam Ali's principles)… September 05,
1980
Imam Sadiq (a.s.), the master of mentors for Islamic Unity: Imam Khamenei
Imam Ja´far al-Sadiq (a.s.) trained prominent Shia and Sunni scholars
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A great glad tidings, And a truth most radiant
The Islamic Republic of Iran the bright horizon of the world's tomorrow In an
age when the world flounders in the whirlpool of moral, political, and
civilizational crises, and material powers seek dominion over the soul and faith
of humankind, the Islamic Republic of Iran shines like a blazing torch in the
darkness of the era, with the voice of faith, justice-seeking, and resistance
against oppression a new hope for the free, oppressed, and monotheistic nations
of the world
Today's Iran is not merely a country, but a mission A mission for awakening, for
justice, and for the emergence of a truth the world has thirsted for over
centuries
Though China, by hosting its recent summit and showcasing its diplomatic prowess
and modern weaponry, managed to sour the taste of global arrogance and paint a
new scene of power before the eyes of the world and though its undeniable
economic, diplomatic, and military strength cannot be ignored, for these
developments are not mere spectacle but the tangible rise of a new power
redefining global balances Yet beyond these advances and behind the West's media
clamor, from baseless threats by America and Europe to widespread Islamophobia
and regional plots to encircle and weaken Iran, a profound and enduring truth is
taking shape
Despite orchestrated coups and regime changes in neighboring countries including
the overthrow of Syria's legitimate government by agents of America and the
Zionist regime and despite ongoing efforts to tighten pressure around Iran, it
is the Islamic Republic of Iran that, relying on its dazzling defensive power,
deep national solidarity, and faith in divine ideals, has erected a firm barrier
against the predatory ambitions of America, Israel, and certain Western states,
foiling their schemes one after another
Ultimately, it is Islamic Iran that, by winning hearts among the oppressed,
freedom-seeking, and monotheistic peoples, and by drawing upon the lofty
teachings of Mahdism, leads not only in politics and security, but also in
.spirituality and idealism a beacon of hope and awakening for nations
By paving the way for the emergence of the savior of justice and the spread of
global equity, the Islamic Republic of Iran renders the greatest service to
humanity and this is the mission that history will proudly record as a turning
point in the path of human civilization
And I proclaim this glad tidings: be assured that the storm of seditions shall
subside, the veils of false propaganda shall be lifted, and the vile faces of
the conspirators and tyrants of the age shall be exposed to the world
It is Islamic Iran that shall illuminate the path of humanity's future like a
guiding lantern Not by dominion over lands, but by sovereignty over hearts and
pure .souls, with truth, sincerity, and support for the oppressed and
downtrodden And that day shall be the fulfillment of divine promises and the
triumph of the camp of truth A day of global rejoicing upon hearing and
witnessing: "I am the remainder of God" beside the exalted Kaaba. God willing.
S.M.R
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