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When political opposition fails, silent protest starts. This kind of protest can be more effective than the first, because in addition to having the benefits of offending, and disapproving of the opponent's acts, it also gives the person the chance of keeping calm, and tranquil.

Lady Fatima az-Zahra (sa) acted in such a manner when she realized that with the weaknesses, which afflicted her, she could not prevail. So, she took refuge in a house in Baqi' near the tombs of martyrs, to cry for her father, and complain to him about that which grieved her. Fatima az-Zahra (sa) used to visit the great tomb of her father, and take handful of the dirt from his grave, and smell it then begin weeping. Fatima az-Zahra (sa) would then return to her home and cry day and night. The elderly men of Medina came to Imam ‘Ali complaining, and said:

'Abu Al-Hasan! Fatima az-Zahra (sa) cries day and night so none of us can sleep comfortably. Hence, we demand you to ask her to either cry during the day, or, the night."

Imam ‘Ali , replied: "Most gladly". He then proceeded towards Fatima az-Zahra (sa) who was crying; when she saw him approaching, she stopped, and Imam ‘Ali said:

"Daughter of Allah's Messenger the elderly men of Medina have asked me to ask you to either cry during the day, or, the night."

Fatima az-Zahra (sa) answered:

"Abu Al-Hasan how short will be my stay among them ? And, soon I will depart from them. Therefore, by Allah (SwT), I join my father, Allah 's Messenger ."

When Imam ‘Ali saw her insistence, he built a house for her behind Baqi' which later became known as "The house of griefs." Thereafter, with every sunrise, Fatima az-Zahra (sa) would take Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn to that house, and cry until sunset, when Imam ‘Ali would come, and bring them back home.

Once, Lady Fatima az-Zahra (sa) longed for the sound of Adhan, the call for prayer, which was performed by Bilal. But, Bilal had taken an oath to never perform it again after the Prophet's death; nevertheless, in respect to Fatima’s (sa) request, he decided to do so. Yet, as soon as Bilal said: 'Allahu Akbar," Fatima (sa) remembered the era of her great father (sa) and started weeping, so Bilal said:

"I bear witness that Muhammad is His worshipper and Messenger," Fatima took a deep breath and fell unconscious. When Fatima az-Zahra (sa) fell, the people requested Bilal to stop Adhan, because they believed that Fatima az-Zahra (sa) had died.

Now, the voice of rejection seized to reveal that which was in Fatima’s (sa) heart, the language of tears spoke out for her; and as it is correctly said: "The “language of tears”, is more painful to the heart and bereaving to the eyes"!!

Fatima az-Zahra (sa) -The Withering Rose

It was a short life... As short as the lives of fragrant roses...

A life that Lady Fatima (sa) endured and now it is coming to an end even before it was given the chance to completely blossom!!

Surely the successive calamities and severe hardships which befell Lady Fatima az-Zahra (sa), while she was still young, left her with a broken rib and confined to bed, suffering from her broken rib and remembering what had come to pass, and her devoted husband who was her safe refuge in whom she took refuge whenever abused.

She remembered her usurped rights...

She remembered her oppressed husband and his stolen position...

She remembered him being led by his turban to the Mosque while she followed him...

She remembered all this and a gloomy picture appeared before her tired eyes... then a sigh becomes imprisoned deep in her heart...

That heart which longs for the great Messenger who gave her the good news of her speedy departure after him...

Oh! How forsaken she was?!

But. she was the Prophet's daughter!

She was his favorite child!

She whom the Prophet repeatedly expressed the importance of observing her rights!!

And, as he said: "Man is observed by respecting his children".

Yet, this did not stop the arrogant ones from encroaching on her rights, nor, did it stop the sinful hands from reaching out to strangle the beautiful rose before it completely blossomed!!

Thus, the tree, which the Prophet left among his nation, withered away, its flowers became scattered, its branches wilted.

Fatima az-Zahra (sa) appeared pale, and faint!!

Allah (SwT) is with you Umm al-Hasan .

You shall depart towards a generous Lord, and a great Father... then you shall complain to him about what you have encountered...

Yes! Umm Al-Hasan... only ninety (90) days are left...

But, you, Muhammad's Ummah, remember her...

Write this in the pages of history... and tell the generations about Fatima’s (sa) sad story!!

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