In Search of the Spring of Kawthar: Khadija, Fatima, and Zaynab: The Women Who Shaped Islam- Ayt Ansariyan
In these three illuminating lectures, Ayatollah Husayn Ansariyan explores the lives of three extraordinary women whose influence profoundly shaped the development and preservation of Islam. From Khadija, the successful merchant who became Islam's first convert and devoted her wealth to supporting its earliest community; to Fatima, whose spiritual legacy embodies the Qur'anic ideals of faith and virtue; to Zaynab, whose courage in the face of tragedy and eloquent defence of truth ensured her brother's sacrifice would never be forgotten.
Book Title | In Search of the Spring of Kawthar: Khadija, Fatima, and Zaynab: The Women Who Shaped Islam- Ayt Ansariyan |
Publisher | Hodhod Press |
Type | Books |
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Date Published | Jan 27, 2025 |
In these three illuminating lectures, Ayatollah Husayn Ansariyan explores the lives of three extraordinary women whose influence profoundly shaped the development and preservation of Islam. From Khadija, the successful merchant who became Islam's first convert and devoted her wealth to supporting its earliest community; to Fatima, whose spiritual legacy embodies the Qur'anic ideals of faith and virtue; to Zaynab, whose courage in the face of tragedy and eloquent defence of truth ensured her brother's sacrifice would never be forgotten.
Drawing on classical sources and spiritual teachings, Ansariyan reveals how each woman played a crucial and distinct role in Islamic history: Khadija through her unwavering support during Islam's foundational period, Fatima through her exemplary character and teachings, and Zaynab through her preservation of the faith's future at its most critical moment. Together, their stories form a tapestry of feminine spiritual authority, moral courage, and intellectual leadership that continues to inspire millions.
This collected volume makes these influential lectures available to English readers for the first time. Ansariyan's unique perspective combines scholarly rigor with spiritual insight, offering readers a deeper understanding of three remarkable women who helped forge, embody, and defend the Islamic tradition, making this book valuable for both academic researchers and general readers interested in Islamic spirituality, women's history, and religious studies.
Ayatollah Husayn Ansariyan (b. 1944) is a prominent Shi'i religious scholar, speaker, and author. He has authored over 120 volumes on various Islamic subjects including Qur'anic exegesis, ethics, spirituality, and family life in Islam. His works include translations of major Islamic texts like the Qur'an, Nahj al-Balagha, and al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya into Persian, as well as numerous original works on Islamic mysticism and ethics.