Ummul baneen biography of mahatma

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Author:

Badr Shahin

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www.al-islam.org

Umm-ul-Baneen is the glorious mother of al-’Abbas.

Her name was Fatima, daughter of Hizam. Historians have referred to her name among names of eleven mothers each of whom were known for their glory, honor, and good reputation.1 Her father too was one of the most celebrated personalities of the Arabs, and was the chief of his people.
Historians have also mentioned many names of this great lady’s ancestors that were well known for their horsemanship, heroism, and courage.2
In conclusion, Umm-ul-Baneen belonged to one of the most celebrated families in fields of honor, open-handedness, nobility, courage, and bravery.
Marriage
When Imam ‘Ali lost his wife Fatima, the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (S), he summoned his brother ‘Aqil who was a well- known genealogist to ask him to search for a lady who being a desce