Hazrat Umme Haani — Page 2
2 while the righteous accepted the Holy Prophet saw wholeheart- edly, most of the Meccans forcefully opposed him. In these hard times, Hazrat Abu Taalib stood firm as the Holy Prophet’s saw pro- tector against all enemies. Even though Hazrat Abu Taalib did not accept Islam openly, his actions showed that he believed in all of the virtues of Islam. His wife, Hazrat Faatimah ra, and all his children gained spiritual fulfilment through Islam. In fact, his son Hazrat Ali ra eventually became the fourth Khalifah of Islam. Special Status of ’s Mother ’s ra mother, Faatimah ra, was a very virtuous woman. She was the Holy Prophet’s saw aunt and had the honour of raising him as a child. The Holy Prophet Muhammad saw had a loving and respectful relationship with Hazrat Faatimah ra. Allah blessed Hazrat Faatimah ra with such immense wisdom and intel- lect that she immediately accepted Islam when the Holy Prophet Muhammad saw announced his prophethood. Hazrat Faatimah’s ra heart was full of devotion for Almighty Allah. At the time of her death, the Holy Prophet saw sat by her body and said in grief: Oh my dear mother! May Allah shower you with His mercy. You were like a mother to me after my own. You let me eat to my heart’s content while you yourself remained hungry. You dressed me in the finest of clothing but kept your attire ordinary. You refrained yourself from fine foods but served them to me. Without a doubt, you did