Lessons From the Nikaah of Sayyidah Faatimah (Radhiyallahu Anha), Part Two

Last updated on September 24th, 2024 at 03:25 pm

The departure of Hazrat Sayyidah Faatimah (Radhiyallahu anha)took place in this way that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) sent her with Hazrat Umme Aiman (Radhiyallahu anha) to her husband’s house. This was the departure of the daughter of the King of Both Worlds.

There was no display and show, nor did Hazrat Ali (Radhiyallahu anhu) arrive riding a horse, or come with a procession, nor did he show off his wealth, and nor did Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) host a reception. Both sides showed simplicity. Nothing was done that would necessitate taking a loan and falling into debt. It is compulsory upon Muslims to not only believe in following Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam), but it is also necessary to do so with actions.

How much was the dowry? We have already written about this. [See: Hazrat Faatimah’s Dowry] Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) did not take a loan to prepare the dowry, he did not show a list of the things to people and nor did he publicly display the things. It is compulsory upon us to follow Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam).

If one wants to give the daughter something, then it should not be more than what one can afford and it should be something necessary. It should not be given in ostentation. Giving to one’s daughter is an act of kindness. Giving in ostentation and showing off the list is absolutely against the Shariat and in conflict with intelligence.

Then Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) divided the work between his daughter and son-in-law. It is written in Abu Dawood Shareef that Hazrat Faatimah (Radhiyallahu anha) herself worked with a grindstone, cooked and swept the house. These days women consider it to be a disgrace to do these things. Who can be more honourable than the Leader of Women of Jannah?

These days so-called Muslims indulge in a lot of extravagant customs when a proposal is made, at the wedding function, when a child is born, and at the time of circumcision and aqeeqah. Many of these customs are customs of shirk and are taken from the kuffaar. Many of these customs are carried out taking interesting-bearing loans. Even Namaaz is forsaken when carrying out these customs. And there are innumerable other major sins in which people sully themselves with in these customs.

May Allah grant us the Taufeeq to follow Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), Aameen.

(Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam Kee Saahbzaadiya)