A question regarding the significance of the wall of the Kaaba being split for Fatimah bint Asad during the birth of Imam Ali.
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Peace be upon you.
The esteemed lady Fatimah bint Asad had the wall of the Kaaba split for her to give birth to our master, the brave one, as reported in the accounts of the pure Ahl al-Bayt.
This is considered one of the miracles granted to her and to our master Imam Ali, may peace and blessings be upon him.
He was born in the sanctuary of God and His safety, in the house where His presence is felt, and in the mosque.
She was pure, dressed in clean garments, noble, and her offspring was pure and blessed.
No one has been born in such a manner except for the son of Amina, the Prophet Muhammad.
Indeed, his birth in this way is a source of honor and a testament to his elevated status, passed down through generations. Otherwise, there would be much speculation that the door was not opened for her by her Lord, but rather by her own actions, implying she pushed it open herself.
However, the Lord wanted to demonstrate to the people his elevated status and great rank, even at the time of his birth, making it a witness to his selection by his Lord, who honored him and made him a recipient of His care and a secret of His guidance.
Thus, our master is a source of spiritual wealth that never runs dry, and his light continues to shine brightly.
Everything about him is distinct from others; how could it not be, when virtues and noble qualities have flourished in his presence, with no virtue lesser than another?
This place has been and continues to be a witness to the birth of the best of men after the chosen Prophet (peace be upon him).
The place of the birth of the brave one is called the 'Mujir,' as God grants refuge to those who seek it.
Among those who have addressed this question is the scholar Sayyid Ja'far Murtada (may his soul rest in peace), who stated:
It can be clarified by saying:
His birth (peace be upon him) in the sacred Kaaba was an act of God, as He wanted this birth to be a mercy for the nation and a means of guidance. It was not something that Imam Ali (peace be upon him) sought for himself, nor was it something that others pursued, which could lead to accusations of scheming for a matter that they had no right to, or of attempting to support a particular ideological concept, or a political reality, or to champion a specific faction in a religious or social conflict.
It is noteworthy that God split the wall of the Kaaba for his mother (peace be upon him) when she entered and when she exited, after giving birth to him inside the sacred Kaaba.
This divine act occurred while he was still in the process of creation and development in this new world, clearly indicating his selection by God and His care for him.
This makes it easier for people to be guided to the light of his leadership, and for them to be more perceptive of his Imamate.
This matter is especially significant for those who will feel the impact of the strokes of his sword, Dhul-Fiqar, on the necks of the arrogant and tyrants among their brothers, fathers, and clans, or those connected to them in any way.
His words elevate his status greatly. For those who love him, let them refer to his pearls of wisdom.
May you remain under the care of the Almighty Lord.