On the relationship of Fatima to her father, not preferring sons, and not humiliating daughters

Hadith and commentary

About four years ago (if not more) I wrote a book called 40 Hadith of Aisha. It is an English collection of 40 hadith narrated by Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, the wife of Prophet Muhammad, peace to him. Today I am sharing with you one of the hadith from the book along with commentary/reflections to emphasize one aspect of the following Hadith; not only did the prophet, peace to him, have a close relationship with his daughter he also emphasized the importance of all men (and parents more generally) having good relationships with their daughters. This is a radical act when considering his time and context —the context in which a father would bury their daughters out of shame. To love openly and encourage others to do so was a radical act. Peace and blessings be upon our beloved messenger.

Course on the life and legacy of Lady Aisha, here.

Book: 40 Hadith of Aisha (Member’s Discount) here.

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Narrated ᶜAᵓisha, Mother of the Believers: “I never saw anyone more like the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in respect of gravity, calm deportment, [and] pleasant disposition… than Fatima, may Allah honor her face. When she came to visit him (the Prophet) he got up to (welcome) her, took her by the hand, kissed her, and made her sit where he was sitting; and when he went to visit her, she got up to (welcome) him, took him by the hand, kissed him, and made him sit where she was sitting”. [Sunan Abi Dawud 5217]

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