**Fatima bint Qais ka Ishq-e-Rasool ﷺ – Tafseeli Qissa (Detailed Story)**
> **Note:** The story of **Fatima bint Qais (RA)** is often surrounded by myths or misunderstandings in folk tales or Sufi literature. Historically, there is no authentic or reliable Islamic source (like Sahih Hadith or classical Islamic history) that directly supports the idea of her having romantic or emotional love (*ishq*) for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the sense people might assume today. > > However, she was a **well-respected female companion (Sahabiyah)** with a unique and documented interaction with the Prophet ﷺ, especially related to marriage guidance. Below is the accurate, respectful, and historically grounded version of her story.
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### **1. Mukhtasir Taaruf (Brief Introduction)**
**Name:** Fatima bint Qais (RA) **Nasab:** From the Quraish tribe **Status:** One of the well-known Sahabiyat (female companions) **Marital Status:** Divorced during the Prophet’s time
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### **2. Talaaq ka Waqia (The Incident of Divorce)**
Fatima bint Qais (RA) was married to **Abu Amr ibn Hafs**, who divorced her while he was away. According to narration in **Sahih Muslim**, he gave her **a triple divorce (talaaq-e-mughallazah)**. After the divorce, she went to the Prophet ﷺ to inquire about her **iddah** (waiting period).
The Prophet ﷺ advised her that she did not have a right to maintenance from her ex-husband and asked her to **spend her iddah in the house of Umm Sharik**, and then later told her to shift to **Ibn Umm Maktum’s house** (who was blind), so she could maintain her modesty.
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### **3. Rishtay ke Proposals aur Mashwara-e-Rasool ﷺ (Marriage Proposals and the Prophet’s Guidance)**
After her iddah, **three men** proposed to her:
* **Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan (RA)** * **Abu Jahm** * **Usamah ibn Zaid (RA)**
Fatima (RA) consulted the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for advice.
He replied:
> "As for Muawiyah, he is poor and has no wealth. As for Abu Jahm, he does not put his stick down from his shoulder (a reference to harshness). Marry Usamah."
Initially hesitant, Fatima followed the Prophet’s advice and married **Usamah ibn Zaid (RA)**, and she later said that she was very happy in this marriage.
This shows how the Prophet ﷺ personally cared for his companions and guided them in their affairs with wisdom and kindness.
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### **4. Ishq Ka Tasawwur (Concept of 'Love' or 'Ishq')**
There is **no mention in authentic sources** that Fatima bint Qais (RA) had any romantic or emotional love (*ishq*) for the Prophet ﷺ. However, like all companions, she deeply respected and loved the Prophet ﷺ as a **Messenger of Allah**, a spiritual leader, and a wise guide.
The **love between Sahaba and the Prophet ﷺ** was based on **Iman (faith), obedience, and spiritual connection**, not romantic longing.
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### **5. Kirdar aur Fazilat (Character and Virtue)**
* Fatima bint Qais (RA) is known for her strong personality and intelligence.
