Can You Recommend Resources on the Life of Khadija and Fatima?


Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad

Question

Can you recommend reliable books about Sayyida Khadija and Sayyida Fatima (Allah be well pleased with them)? I’ve found a couple but I want to ensure they are trustworthy.

Answer

Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for wanting to learn and emulate these role models from the family of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace).

I highly recommend the following:

This two-volume set is lucid and an easy read about many companions:

May Allah give you the best of this world and the next.
[Ustadha] Shazia Ahmad
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Ustadha Shazia Ahmad lived in Damascus, Syria, for two years, where she studied aqidah, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin and completed her Master’s in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.