term "role model" seeks to identify a personwho possesses certain
characteristics, which people admire and choose to follow. Different
people choose different role models in their lives and try to live
their life in accordance towhat they see in that rolemodel. A role
model may have impact in a single aspect of one's life, or it may have
impact on many or all aspects of a person's life. Naturally one's
life, goal, and motive may then be shaped and constructed based on
his/her role model.
One, who chooses Islam as his school of life, has actually chosen a
way and goal that has been based on human nature. Thus such a person
will search for a character that possesses all the special
characteristics that the school of monotheism has offered in each
aspect of life in order to reach his goal ofperfection.
In the following verse, the Noble Qur'an introduces Prophet Muhammad
(pbuh), the prophet of Islam, as the best and perfect role model:
"Certainly there is in the Messenger of Allah an excellent example for
him who hopes in Allah and the latter day and remembers Allah much."
(Noble Qur'an, 33:21)
Through a deep study of the life of Lady Fatemah Zahra (pbuh), one can
slightly understand her exalted human personality. She is similarto
her father, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in terms of her divine and humane
character. Her similarity to her father is a truth that can be easily
understood through her father's sayings about her. As the narrator
quotes, Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) came out while holding the hand
of Lady Fatimah Zahra (pbuh) in his hand.He said:
"(For) him, who does not know her, she is Fatimah,the daughter of
Muhammad, she is a part of me, she is my soul, which is (located)
between my two sides. Certainly, him who harmsher has harmed me; and
him who harms me has indeed harmed Allah."
Other than being similar to the Messenger of Allah,Prophet Muhammad
(pbuh), which in itself is a complete and perfect proof of her being a
role model, there are many other examples that prove her as a perfect
and excellent model.
For example, Aisha bint Abu Bakr and some others have narrated thatthe
Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) has said:
"O Fatimah! Glad tidings be upon you, for the almighty Allah (SWT) has
selected you above the women of the worlds and the women of Islam,
which is the best religion."
Let it be noted that the Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
holds such an esteemed character that all of his sayings, behaviors,
and manners are proof for us. He talks according to what is revealed
to him and through his deep knowledge and insight. Ifhe is silent
about a person, or when he praises, or disgraces another, it is
thoroughly true. As the Noble Qur'an notes:
"Nor does he speak out of desire. It is naught but revelation that is
revealed." (Noble Qur'an, 53:3-4)
The messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) has honored his
daughter and has greatlypraised her. Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh) praises
of Lady Fatimah Zahra (pbuh) is not out ofa fatherly love and
affection. As a matter of fact the praises are due to the actual
existence of such valuable moralities in Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (pbuh).
She is really greatand pure; by praising her, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
seeks to make herreal personality clear for others.
Allah (SWT) has selected Prophet of Islam and the Infallible Imams
(pbut) asperfect human beings, role models, and guides for all.
Similarly, Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (pbuh) is a model for all people of
the world, be it man orwoman. Truly, following her footsteps is
followingthe Messenger of Allah and the Infallible Imams (pbut).
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