Sunni View of Ali - Family Life

Family Life

He is also honored for marrying a daughter of Muhammed, an honor shared with Uthman who married two of the Prophet's daughters, thus called "The Holder of Two Lights". However, Ali is given distinction in this regard due to the high status accorded to Fatima being the sayyeda or lady of the women of paradise. It is also that she is the prophet's daughter, who is very important.

Narrated by al-Bukhari, 3671.

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