QA The Ahlul Bayt (as) in the Holy Qur`an

She is known as the Lady of Light. She was married to Imam Ali (A) QA Lesson 9 LO: Bibi Fatema (A) and Surat al-Kawthar Starter: On a sheet of paper create a mind map like the one on the right and write as many different things you know about Bibi Fatima (A). She is known as the Lady of Light. Bibi Fatima (A) She was married to Imam Ali (A)

Sayyidah Fatema (A) and Kawthar QA Sayyidah Fatema (A) and Kawthar “Surely, We have given you Abundance of good (Kawthar)” The term Kawthar comes from the word ‘Kathrah’ which means the ‘a lot of goodness, or blessing’ What or who is this ‘goodness’ or ‘blessing’?

The Holy Prophet (SAW) has said, QA What is Kawthar? The Holy Prophet (SAW) has said, “It is a stream in heaven, whiter than milk, more clear than a goblet (of crystal) with dome shaped ornaments from pearls and rubies…” Imam Jafar Sadiq (A) has said, “Kawthar is a stream in Heaven that Allah granted his Messenger for his son (who died in his lifetime).”

Sayyidah Fatema (A) as Kawthar QA Sayyidah Fatema (A) as Kawthar Our scholars believe that one of the examples of Kawthar is Bibi Fatema Zahra (AS). ​ ​ The enemies of Islam accused the Prophet (SAW) of being without offspring, but the Qur’an says: “Surely We have given you abundance of good (Kawthar).”​ The “abundance of good” represents Bibi Fatema Zahra (AS) with whom the descendants of the Prophet (SAW) increased greatly.

Therefore turn to your Lord in Prayer and Sacrifice. QA Therefore turn to your Lord in Prayer and Sacrifice. We need to thank Allah (swt) for his great blessings We can never thank the Creator for his blessings fully because even the ability to be thankful itself is another blessing from Allah (swt) which we need to be thankful for What are some ways you can be thankful to Allah (swt)?

Sayyidah Fatema (A) and Kawthar QA Sayyidah Fatema (A) and Kawthar Surely your enemy is the one without offspring Shani – one who is spiteful Abtar – the animal whose tail is cut off The enemies taunted the Holy Prophet (SAW) by saying that after he dies, there will be no son to take his position and Islam would die out The Quran tells the Holy Prophet (SAW) that it is not him, but his enemy who will not have a child.

QA Today we see many children of the Prophet (SAW) around us, however there is no signs of the descendants of the enemies of Islam. Possible answers include Imam Hassan (A), Imam Husaun (A), Bibi Zainab (A), Bibi Kulsum (A), and Hazrat Mohsin (A) In pairs, write down as many grandchildren of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) as you can?

QA Let’s Recap… Brrrrrring…you hear your phone buzz. One of your friends has missed today’s lesson and is asking you what they missed. How would you summarise today’s lesson in exactly 20 words.

QA The Ahlul Bayt (as) in the Holy Qur`an