Definition

Proper noun * Historical/Religious Figure: Fatimah was the youngest daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and his wife Khadijah. She is the wife of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth caliph and first Imam in Shia Islam. She is a revered figure, particularly in Shia Islam, where she is venerated for her piety, strength, and lineage. She is the mother of Hasan and Husayn, the Prophet's grandsons.

Usage

• The name "Fatimah" is used to refer specifically to this historical and religious personality.
• It is also a common given name for girls in the Muslim world, chosen in her honor.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Fatimah is a central figure in Islamic history.
  • Many Muslim parents name their daughters Fatimah out of respect and admiration.
  • The lineage of the Prophet Muhammad continued through his daughter Fatimah.

Advanced Usage

• "Sayyidat Nisa' al-'Alamin": An honorific title meaning "Leader of the Women of the Worlds," often used for Fatimah in Islamic tradition.
• "Al-Zahra": A common epithet for Fatimah, meaning "the Radiant One."

Variants and Related Words

• Fatima: A common alternate transliteration of the name from Arabic.
• Fatimah bint Muhammad: The full name, specifying her as "Fatimah, daughter of Muhammad."
• Fatimid: (Adjective) Relating to a Shia Islamic caliphate (909-1171 CE) that claimed descent from Fatimah.

Synonyms

• (As a revered figure) The Blessed, The Pure One (translations of common epithets).
• (As a name) Fatima.

Related Cultural/Religious Concepts

• Ahl al-Bayt: Refers to the family of the Prophet Muhammad, of which Fatimah is a central member.
• The Five Pure Ones: In Shia Islam, this often refers to Muhammad, Ali, Fatimah, Hasan, and Husayn.

Noun

1. youngest daughter of the prophet Mohammed and wife of the fourth calif Ali; revered especially by Shiite Muslims (606-632)