The Function of the Exalted Virtues of Lady al-Zahra (Peace Be Upon Her) in Emulating Her

Abstract

There are two types of virtues in the narrations and biographies related to the life of Lady al-Zahra (Peace Be Upon Her). One of these virtues pertains to her human traits, while the second category includes her exalted, superhuman virtues. In the role of modeling and adopting a way of life, human characteristics possess the ability to be followed and emulated. However, the question arises regarding the transmission of these exalted virtues: should they also be presented as a model to follow? Some believe that the virtues and miraculous abilities of Lady al-Zahra (Peace Be Upon Her) are real, and that their mention by the Imams was wise; otherwise, they would have been concealed, like some other matters that were hidden from the public. Thus, this research, using a descriptive-analytical approach, addresses the legitimacy of presenting the extraordinary virtues of Lady al-Zahra (Peace Be Upon Her) as a model. The study reached the following conclusions:1. Reading these virtues in the words of the Ahl al-Bayt (Peace Be Upon Them) grants permission to adopt and expand upon them.2. By creating role models from Lady al-Zahra (Peace Be Upon Her) and the Imams (Peace Be Upon Them), expressing their sublime characteristics alongside their human traits makes their example more appealing.3. The transmission of these virtues leads to their immortality across time and space, embodied in the model, similar to how the presence of supernatural elements in Western films or historical myths makes them captivating and prevents them from aging, allowing them to be emulated by any nationality or culture. 4. One of the reasons for the authenticity and originality of the model of Lady al-Zahra and her way of life is her transcendent characteristics.