SHAFAQNA – As it was reported in Vol. 10 of Bihar al-Anwaar, Ibn Abbas narrated that Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) said: “Surely my daughter Fatima is: The Leader of all women from the beginning to the end of the time. She is part of me, and the light of my eyes, She is the flower of my heart, and is my soul, (Fatima) is a human Huri, who whenever she stands in prayers in the presence of Her God (Exalted is God’s Name), her light illuminates the skies for the angels, like stars shine to people on Earth.”
This narration clarifies the reason for which Fatima (SA) was given the name Zahra. There are other narrations, which mention that she had a bright and splendid face. Lady Fatima (SA) had other titles and each of them reflected a virtue of noble trait which she enjoyed. Among those titles were: Al-Batoul, Al-Adhra, and Al-Hania (The Affectionate one to her children). Fatima’s (SA) favorite title was “Umme Abiha” meaning her father’s mother.
Commentary on Imam Sajjad’s (AS) Treaties of Right (Part 21)