Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (peace be upon her)

Birth

20 Jumada al-Thani, 5 years after the Bi'tha (Mecca)

Martyrdom

3 Jumada al-Thani, 11 AH (Medina, per the most commonly cited narration)

Kunya

Umm Abiha

Relation

Daughter of the Prophet; wife of Imam Ali; mother of Hasan and Husayn

Fatimah, the Prophet's youngest and most beloved daughter, married Ali ibn Abi Talib. She was mother to Hasan, Husayn, Zaynab and Umm Kulthum. Shia sources describe her elevated station and infallibility as one of the Ahl al-Kisa, her devotion to prayer, and her role defending the rights of Ahl al-Bayt after the Prophet's passing.

Steadfast defense of truth, and a model of worship, simplicity, and patience.