Ali-Akbar Zakeri

The early years of migration to Medina was a special period of time for Muslims because after tolerating difficult time, hardship and torture in Mecca, they could settle down in Medina, and experienced Islamic honor. In this newly born society, Fatimah had a special place. She was the daughter of Prophet, the most important person of Islamic society. Prophet’s love towards Fatimah also increased her place. Fatimah, in addition to having spiritual virtues, was counted as the most beautiful women of her time.[i] Regarding these features naturally she had good options for marriage; some people really wanted to marry a morally and spiritually honored woman, and some others wanted to be closer to Prophet in order to enjoy political power. [i] Kulayni, ۸/۱۶۵; Maghribi, Sharh al-Akhbar, ۳/۲۹; Sahmi, ۱۷۱; Tabari imami, Shar Ashub, ۱۵۰-۱۵۱; Majlisi, ۴۱/ ۱۳۱