What are Ayyame Fatimiyah (sa)

Historians differ on date of wafat of Bibi Fatima Zahra. Narrations state that the date is either 75 days or 90 days after the Shahadat of Holy Prophet (saws) which occurred on 28^th Safar 11 A.H. According to Sheikh Abbas Qummi the date would either fall on 13^th /14^th /15^thJamadi al Ula or 3^rdJamadi al Thani 11A.H.

Ulama have encouraged the observance of the period of 20 days between these two dates dedicated as Ayyame Fatimiya to observing the days of this exalted lady. These days are to recall her virtues, moral and ethical examples as well as her suffering and rededicate to lead our lives guided by her as a role model.

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AYYAM E FATIMIYAH

Imam Sadiq (as) said : Fatima(s.a.) has been called Zahra because the Glorified Allah created her from His Glorious Light. When it shone, all the heavens and the earth were bright with that light and the angel’s eyes were closed, and they bowed down before Allah. Then they said:”O our Lord and Master, what is this light?”

Allah revealed to them, “It is a light from My light, which is in Heaven. I took it from My Glory, and put it in the lines of one of my Messengers, who is the best. From this light, Imams will come, and who will be steadfast in obedience to My commands.” ( Bihar ul-Anwar, vol.43, p.12, 14, 15)