Sayyidah Zainab Bint Ali (Alihi-Salaam) – Unbroken
Introduction:- In his last sermon, Prophet Muhammad (S.A.A.W) said,’ I am leaving among you two weighty things (Thaqalayn)- the book of Allah (The Quran) and my Ahle-byat (my family). If you hold fast to them, you will never go astray after me. And indeed, they will not sever until they return to me at the pond (Al-Kawthar) ( Sahih Muslim ). This tradition underlines the glorious virtues of Ahle-Byat. And Hazrat Zainab e Kubra (A.S), the blessed daughter of Hazrat Ali (A.S) and Hazrat Fatima (A.S), enjoys the reputation of being a member of this virtuous group. Early Life and Lineage:- Hazrat Zainab bint Ali (A.S) was born on 5 Jumada-al-Awwal in 5 AH (626 CE) in Medina and died on 15 Rajab in 62 AH (682 CE). Her pedigree is enough to discern her exalted stature. She is the granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.A.W), who grew up in a house known for piety, wisdom, a...