Islamic tradition records a deep and meaningful relationship…
Islamic tradition records a deep and meaningful relationship, based on love and mutual respect. Fatima was Muhammad’s strongest and most faithful supporter, believing in his call to prophethood even before he did. She was the first convert to Islam and supported his ministry, even through times of persecution and starvation. During their twenty-five year marriage, Muhammad had no other wives. Although he married a number of women after her death, he always upheld Fatima as an exemplary wife and Companion referring to her as one of the four perfect women in Islam. The honorific Companion refers to Muhammad’s male and female followers during his lifetime.