The False Allegations of the Orientalist Henri Lammens Against Lady Fatima al-Zahra (Peace Be Upon Her) in His Book Fatima and the Daughters of Muhammad (A Critical Study)

Abstract

The study of the Prophetic biography (Seerah) and its branches has occupied a significant space in the research interests of Orientalists, as they have approached Islamic topics with a mixture of curiosity and skepticism. However, their studies have varied in fairness—some were objective, relying on authentic and credible sources while adhering to sound academic methodology. Others, however, were biased and hostile, basing their research on weak and fabricated sources and employing flawed methodologies.

Among the Orientalists who exhibited hostility and a lack of impartiality was Henri Lammens, who harbored deep animosity toward Islam in general and the Prophet Muhammad and his household (peace be upon them) in particular. This is evident in his book Fatima and the Daughters of Muhammad, the subject of this study, in which he sought to malign the Prophet and his family in every possible way.