Fatima: The Flower of Life

by Jalal Moughania

Lady Fatima lived during the most crucial years of Muslim history. She was raised by her father during the era in which his early community of followers faced persistent persecution before migration. Fatima would marry the champion of the Muslims, Ali ibn Abi Talib, at the peak of Islam's rise during the Prophet's lifetime. From that marriage would come the Prophet's descendants - Hasan and Husayn - a lineage that has survived to the present day.

This historical narrative is written with the hopes of captivating the reader to learn about Lady Fatima's life and the attributes of her legendary personality. She was giving, selfless, and far beyond her years. She was the "Mother of her Father." How a small girl could care for her father, physically tending to his wounds and emotionally cradling him in her little arms - while he was the greatest man to walk God's earth - is fathomable only because she was... Fatima.

Fatima witnessed her father's death that inevitably came with a new era of power in the newly founded Muslim nation - the Caliphate. After an attack on her own home in the Caliphate's struggle to quell any opposition to its new reign, Fatima would die only a few short months after her father the Prophet.

Death tells us a lot about life. Wisdom dictates that we do not ignore it. Tales of death should not be swept under the rug, especially the deaths of history's most notable figures. Lady Fatima is indeed on top of that list. Regardless of what the reader does with this story after reading it, at the very least, reflect on it. Embrace Fatima - the Flower of Life - and allow her the chance to open your eyes to the universe with-in you. Let her story be your guide as you journey toward the Heavens.

Genres: Islam

207 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 31, 2024

Reviews

[Zahra · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Let my death not dishearten you, you have to serve Islam and humanity for a long time to come, and let not my sufferings embitter your life, please promise me Ali."

Ali promised. For Fatima... the Flower of Life. 🥀

[Masooma Shah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book I have read now by Jalal Moughania and I really enjoy how he brings early Islamic history to life and adds emotion to the figures we have grown up hearing about. There were many elements of the life of Bibi Fatima that I was unfamiliar with so feel like I learnt a lot in an engaging way. The chapters were pretty short so it was easy to read. It actually made me cry a little towards the end too. 🌹🤍

[Batool Ibrahim · Rating 5 out of 5]

So beautifully well written. I felt so connected as I was reading completely forgot everything else. This writing style was done so well here. The only the I’d say is I wish the references for the ahadith were at the bottom of the page in small writing then at the end of the book. But apart from that it was immensely insightful.

[Mehak · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not recommended
There aren't any proper references for the events and most of the events are really really odd

[Silvia · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book because I wanted to learn more about Fatima. I mean this book showed me a great insight about the life Fatima lived, how she lived etc.
But honestly, the one thing that stops me from recommending this book is the fact that there are many many events (where I had my doubts while reading about them) of which I found no authentic hadith. Or no proper reference.
I did my researches and found then out that many of the parts in which I was doubtful actually come from Shia traditions or Sufi virtue literature.

[Dua Shah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it