The Reception History of the Sermons of Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (Peace Be Upon Her)

Abstract

This study addresses the reception history of the sermons of Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (peace be upon her), which are among the most significant sermons with a long history of reception due to their immense importance. These sermons have been interpreted and understood by numerous readers across different eras and time periods, each reader bringing their unique style influenced by their culture, environment, and the circumstances of their era in interpreting, explaining, and conveying the meanings and intentions of these sermons.

The study categorizes the recipients based on external reception, distinguishing between general and specific receptions. In the general external reception, the study lists the recipients who engaged with the texts of these noble sermons in chronological order. In the specific external reception, the recipients are divided into the following categories: narrators, commentators, and academic scholars in theses, dissertations, and literary and linguistic research. The study of the narrators of the two sermons follows a chronological order, as does the study of the commentators and academic scholars, who vary in their topics and interpretations.