sought the hand of Fāṭimah al-Zahrāʾ, and the Messenger of Allah—may peace and blessings be upon him—swiftly acceded to his request. ʿAlī at once fell in prostration, thanking Allah; when he raised his head, the Prophet, upon him be the most excellent prayers and peace, said:

“May Allah bless the two of you and shower His blessings upon you, gladden your fortune (1), and bring forth from you abundant, wholesome offspring.”

The marriage contract of Fāṭimah al-Zahrāʾ with ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib was witnessed by Abū Bakr, ʿUmar, ʿUthmān, Ṭalḥah (2), and al-Zubayr from among the Emigrants, together with an equal number from the Helpers.

When the company had taken their seats, the Prophet ﷺ declared:

“All praise belongs to Allah, who is lauded for His grace and worshiped for His omnipotence. Indeed, Allah has made marital affinity an extension of blood ties and a binding obligation…"