The Second Stitch — Nights of Fatimiyyah: Weaving a Life of Love, Justice, and Purpose
GLOBAL, PUREWILAYAH.COM, 23 November 2025 / 2 Jumadil Akhir 1447 - Truth Promoters held the second night of its three-night Fatimiyyah commemoration on Sunday, marking the ongoing remembrance of the martyrdom of Sayyidah Fatimah al-Zahra (AS).
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The evening began with a recitation of Qur’anic verses under the theme “Woven by God’s Signs,” emphasising the foundations of Islamic marriage—affection, mercy, mutual support, and patience through trials. It continued with poetic couplets titled “The Art of Sazegari,” depicting marriage as a daily tapestry of care, in which spouses serve as garments for one another.
These opening segments were followed by the main lecture, after which the program moved into the maqtal, nohe, and concluded with a reflective communion.
“Wilayah in the Home – The Unfolding Tapestry”
In the second session of the Fatimiyyah series, Sheikh Shabbir Hassanally in his lecture explained how a couple builds a shared life after the marriage contract, weaving it with Qur’anic principles of mawaddah, rahmah, and wilayah.
He stressed that genuine Islamic love is not driven by fleeting emotions or romanticised ideals, but by steady acts of kindness, sacrifice, gratitude, and forgiveness—especially in moments when feelings weaken.
Rahmah, he noted, demands transparency and mutual trust. While spouses must avoid baseless suspicion, they must also live with honesty so as not to create suspicion in the first place.
He revisited the Qur’anic metaphor of spouses as garments for one another—protecting, beautifying, and covering faults—but clarified that concealing faults does not mean covering oppression. Seeking justice or counsel when facing abuse or serious harm is not backbiting but a legitimate expression of tadhallum (complaint of the oppressed). Silent endurance of ongoing abuse, he warned, becomes complicity in wrongdoing.
Addressing roles and responsibilities, Sheikh Shabbir clarified that the Qur’anic concept of men as qawwāmūn over women is a position of responsibility and protection, not domination or unchecked authority. He described the woman as a rayhanah—an honoured manager of the home whose presence shapes the moral and emotional environment in which children grow. He affirmed that while women may study, work, and engage socially, these activities should not eclipse their irreplaceable role in nurturing the family.
He concluded that a healthy Islamic marriage rests on mutual accommodation (sāzegārī), respect, and a firm rejection of all forms of abuse. The ultimate purpose, he said, is for spouses to become partners in faith, transforming their home into a living expression of wilayah, sakīnah, mawaddah, and rahmah.
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Maqtal — “When Heaven Wept”
The maqtal “When Heaven Wept,” recited by Hassanain Dewni, recounted the harrowing trials faced by Sayyidah Fatimah al-Zahra (AS) after the Prophet’s passing: the betrayal of Ghadir, the usurpation of Imam Ali’s right, the assault on her sanctified home, and the loss of her unborn son Muhsin.
Despite her physical suffering and grief, she rose as the moral conscience of the Ummah—delivering the Sermon of Fadak, defending divine justice, and reminding companions of their covenant: “For whomsoever I am Mawla, Ali is his Mawla.”
Her unmarked grave endures as a symbol of the oppressed whose truth outlives their oppressors. The maqtal concluded by urging believers to uphold her legacy through action, loyalty, and a commitment to justice.
Nohe “Labbayk Ya Zahra,” Followed by Communion
The nohe “Labbayk Ya Zahra,” recited by Abdullah Al Mukhliss, portrayed Sayyidah Fatimah (AS) as the light of the Ummah and a symbol of unwavering resilience. Through moving verses, it reflected on her suffering, her patience, and her steadfast support for Imam Ali (AS), calling believers to embody her virtues and remain loyal to the Ahl al-Bayt (AS).
This was followed by a reflective communion that revisited her profound trials—the assault on her home, the loss of Muhsin, and her uncompromising stand for truth. The communion drew parallels to contemporary injustices, urging families and communities to return to divine principles and rebuild their lives upon the values she embodied.
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The second night of the Fatimiyyah commemoration deepened the series’ exploration of wilayah within the home, weaving together Qur’anic guidance, spiritual reflection, and the lived example of Sayyidah Fatimah (AS).
It highlighted that her legacy calls not only for remembrance, but for transformation—building homes anchored in justice, compassion, mutual respect, and unwavering devotion to truth. (PW)