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Was there any reasons that Rasool Allah Sallallahu Alay Wa Sallam named his daughter Fatima us Zahra? What is the meaning of this name?

· 29 Rabiʻ I 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 5776English

Question

Was there any reasons that Rasool Allah Sallallahu Alay Wa Sallam named his daughter Fatima us Zahra? What is the meaning of this name?

Answer

The meaning of Zahraa is 'to shine'.

This was the title of Hadhrat Faatima (Radhiallaahu Anha). There are various reasons as to why and how she got this title. Some say that it was because she was fair and beautiful, hence, shining in complection. Some say that it was because her face had a natural bloom and shine that was apparent to the angels in the sky, like how a star blooms and shines to the people on earth. (Innahaa Faatima, Dr. Abdah Yamani pg.28; Darul Qibla)

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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