The Prophet’s Daughter: The Life, Spiritual Status, and Enduring Legacy of Fatima Zahra
The Life, Spiritual Status, and Enduring Legacy of Fatima Zahra
Publication Specifications
Publisher: Yale University Press · 2025/2026
Author: Dr. Hassan Abbas
Translations: Available in English, Arabic, and Urdu
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Digital & Audio
A seminal companion volume to The Prophet’s Heir, this forthcoming monograph by Dr. Hassan Abbas offers the first extensive English-language scholarly biography of Fatima al-Zahra — the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H), wife of Ali ibn Abi Talib, and mother of the Imams. Dr. Abbas reconstructs her pivotal socio-political standing, prophetic ethics, and spiritual primacy in Islamic feminism.
“A monumental historical study that restores Fatima Zahra to her rightful central place in early Islamic history and prophetic theology with unprecedented archival rigor, emotional depth, and moral clarity.”
International Editions & Translations
Global CirculationSouth Asian Academic Press
Authorized regional translation and institutional distribution across South Asia.
Indian Subcontinent Edition
Published and circulated across university libraries, research centers and academic repositories.
Tehran Academic Press
Specialized regional translation with scholarly critical apparatus and historical commentary.
Monograph & Seminar Edition
Circulated in major international libraries and university research archives.
Critical Acclaim & Academic Reviews
“An essential scholarly volume that bridges centuries of historical debate to present a vivid, authoritative portrait of Fatima Zahra.”
— International Islamic Studies Review
“Combines deep archival scholarship with accessible, lucid prose. An indispensable reference for scholars, students, and general readers alike.”
— Scholarly Press Review
40+ International Lectures & University Keynotes
Course Syllabi & Examination Adoption
Faculty PortalUniversity instructors and professors across international security, Middle Eastern studies, and Islamic history may request digital examination copies for syllabus design.
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