The Fadak Sermon of Lady al-Zahra (peace be upon her): A Reading in Doctrinal Themes

Abstract

This study examines the Fadak Sermon of Lady al-Zahra (peace be upon her) through a reading of its doctrinal themes. The sermon encompassed multifaceted dimensions across political, social, doctrinal, and devotional aspects of life. It represented a comprehensive revolution reflecting the ideas that occupied the mind of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her) and the profound memories she carried from the life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). These memories inspired her to raise her voice and declare her readiness to confront, aiming to correct the course and prevent the realization of anticipated grave consequences.

The ultimate goal of her movement, in all its dimensions, was to alert the Muslim nation—its leaders, individuals, and masses—to the dire dangers awaiting them should they persist in that direction. Her outcry was for the preservation of the Islamic experience, ensuring its authenticity and purity.