Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Fatima is a part of me, and whoever makes her angry, makes me angry."
Hadith Text
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Fatima is a part of me, and whoever makes her angry, makes me angry."
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 3767
Commentary on the Status of Fatima
This noble hadith establishes the profound spiritual and familial connection between the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and his daughter Fatima al-Zahra. When the Messenger states "Fatima is a part of me," this indicates her unique station among his children, embodying his noble character and spiritual essence.
The phrase "a part of me" (ba'dī) signifies both physical lineage and spiritual inheritance. Just as a limb is inseparable from the body, Fatima's honor and dignity are inseparable from the Prophet's own honor. This establishes the principle that harming the Ahl al-Bayt (People of the Household) constitutes harm to the Prophet himself.
The Prohibition of Angering Fatima
The second portion "whoever makes her angry, makes me angry" serves as a severe warning to the Ummah. The anger of Fatima is directly connected to the anger of the Prophet, and by extension, incurs divine displeasure.
Scholars explain that this protection extends beyond Fatima's lifetime, encompassing respect for her descendants and honor of her memory. This hadith forms part of the foundation for the special status accorded to the Ahl al-Bayt in Islamic tradition.
Legal and Spiritual Implications
This narration establishes the gravity of harming the Prophet's family and serves as a legal proof for protecting their honor. It reminds believers that love for the Prophet's family is an essential component of faith.
The hadith also illustrates the Islamic concept of spiritual connection (nisba) where certain individuals, through their piety and relationship to the Prophet, attain elevated status that demands respect and protection from the community.