FATIMA'S HOUSE
The
contemporary civilized world realizes the importance of paying due
attention to certain spots and structures, which are connected to
identified noble people or valuable entities. Thus, laws related to this
matter have been legislated, such as diplomatic immunity for specific
individuals and buildings, and laws which regulate the use of public
places, universities, temples, and so on, that are related to science,
religion, and culture.
The
importance of these actions and laws was known to Allah, the Exalted and
His chosen worshippers from the beginning. Rules and regulations which
govern entering mosques, especially the Sacred Mosque in Mecca, such as
preventing certain groups of people like the infidels, the junub, and
menstruating women from entering them, are a reflection of this fact.
Other examples of such laws are: the necessity to keep these places
pure; the importance of respecting the sanctity of mosques; the
forbiddance of hunting in and around Mecca during certain periods of
time.
Fatima's
house is certainly one of these places, which is surrounded by sanctity,
holiness and exaltation. It was built on respect, honor and
righteousness. Those who realize know the value of her house.
Sheikh
Majlisi (may Allah bless his soul) reported on the authority of Anas Ibn
Malik that Buraidah said:
"Allah's Messenger read the verse: "In
houses, which Allah hath permitted to be raised to honor; for the
celebration in the, of His name: In them is He glorified in the mornings
and in the evenings." (5: 36)
A man
then exclaimed: "Whose houses are these, O Messenger of Allah?"
The
Prophet (S) answered: "Prophet's houses."
Abu Bakr
said: "Messenger of Allah, is this one of these houses (He meant
Fatima's house)?"
The
Prophet (S) replied: "Yes, it is among the best of them!!"
Ibn
Abbas also said: "I was in the Prophet's mosque when someone read:
`In houses which Allah hath permitted to
be raised in honor;...'
So I
said: `Messenger of Allah; which houses?'
He said:
`Prophet's houses;' and pointed to Fatima's house."
It has
been narrated in Al-Kafi that Abdullah Ibn Ja'far al-Ansari said:
"Once, the Prophet of Allah proceeded
towards Fatima's house while I was with him; when we reached the door,
he pushed the door (slightly) and said:
'Assalamu Alaikum'
Fatima
(A) answered: 'Alaik as-Salam, Messenger of Allah.'
The
Prophet (S) then said: `May I come in?'
She
said: 'I do not have my veil on, O Messenger of Allah.'
He said:
'Fatima, cover your head with your cloak'
When she
had done so, he said: 'Assalamu Alaikum'
She
answered: 'Alaik-as-Salam, Messenger of Allah.'
He
repeated the request for permission to enter the house with me, and she
gave us permission." |