SHE TREATED HER FATHER'S WOUNDS AT UḤUD

 

FAJR REMINDER: SHE TREATED HER FATHER'S WOUNDS AT UḤUD

Jumādā al-‘Ūlā 20, 1448 (31 October 2026)

Fāṭimah Bint Muḥammad (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhā) was not merely the beloved daughter of the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ); she was a cherished member of a family whose love, loyalty, and compassion remain timeless examples for the Ummah. The Prophet (ﷺ) loved her dearly, honoured her, and described her as a part of himself.

Her marriage to ‘Alī Ibn Abī Ṭālib (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) further reflected a household built upon faith, sacrifice, and devotion. Their family bond was demonstrated not through affection alone but also through standing together during hardship and serving one another in times of need.

One remarkable occasion that highlights this devotion was the Battle of Uḥud, when the Muslims faced grave danger and many were wounded. Fāṭimah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhā) played a particularly touching role by tending to the wounds of her beloved father, the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ).

While Muslim women provided water, attended to the injured, and supported the believers, Fāṭimah rushed to care for her wounded father. She washed the blood from his face while ‘Alī (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) brought water. When the bleeding persisted, she took decisive action to stop it.

Sahl Ibn Sa'd (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) narrated that he was asked about the wound of the Prophet (ﷺ) on the day of the Battle of Uḥud. He said:

"The face of the Prophet (ﷺ) was wounded, one of his front teeth was broken, and the helmet over his head was smashed. Fāṭimah washed away the blood while ‘Alī held the water. When she saw that the bleeding continued, she burnt a mat made of date-palm leaves until it turned into ashes, which she then placed over the wound. Thereupon, the bleeding stopped."

[Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 2911]

In another narration, Sahl Ibn Sa'd (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) said:

"The face of the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) was injured, his front teeth were damaged, and his helmet was crushed. Fāṭimah, the daughter of the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ), was washing the blood from his head, while ‘Alī Ibn Abī Ṭālib was pouring water over it from a shield. When Fāṭimah saw that the bleeding had increased because of the water, she took a piece of mat and burnt it until it was reduced to ashes. She then placed the ashes on the wound, and the bleeding stopped."

[Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1790]

Fāṭimah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhā) — the daughter who tended to her father's wounds at Uḥud!

Her actions remind us that the women of the early Muslim community were active participants in the struggles of the Ummah. They demonstrated courage, compassion, resilience, and practical service when their families and the Muslim community needed them most.

What a profound example of filial love, courage, and selflessness!

I beseech Allāh to have special mercy upon Fāṭimah Az-Zahrā’ (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhā), to be pleased with her, and to grant us the ability to emulate the faith, compassion, and devotion of the righteous predecessors.

Āmīn.