Abstract: The lofty and superior personality of Fatima
Bint Asad (a) – a woman who strove in the cause of God –
can be considered from two angles: her roles as a guardian
for the Holy Prophet (s) and in raising her son, Imam Ali
(a). This paper studies some of her traits of character such
as her devotion to God, wilayah, and jihad, as well as her
presence in the cultural, political, and social arenas. A study
of her life results in an understanding of her steadfastness in
safeguarding and disseminating Islamic values, her
existential and ideological nearness to the Prophet
Muhammad (s) and Imam Ali (a), and her deep insight,
wisdom, and piety.