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Fatimah (Arabic: فاطمہ, born 605 or 615 – d. 633) was the eldest daughter of Muhammad. She is mostly honored by Shia Muslims. The Fatimid Caliphate claimed to be her descendants.

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  • The Marriage of 'Ali and Fatima, Iran, ca. 1850

    The marriage of Ali and Fatima. Artwork created in Iran, c. 1850

  • Residence of Fatimah

    The location of Fatima's house in the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, present-day Saudi Arabia

  • Burning-door-1-1280x720

    An artistic illustration of the Shia narrative

  • Jannatul-Baqi before Demolition

    The al-Baqi' cemetery is a probable site for Fatima's grave, depicted here before the demolition of its mausoleums.

  • FatimaalZahra

    Artwork showing the name of Fatima al-Zahra in Arabic, made from stainless steel and reconstructed from the original Safavid piece

  • آیه تطهیر

    Arabic calligraphy of the Verse of Purification

  • Persian miniature of Jesus and Mary

    A Persian miniature of Jesus and Mary, with whom Fatima is often compared, especially in Shia Islam

  • Fatima zahra

    Arabic calligraphy, which reads "O! Fatima al-Zahra"

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