The representation of the holy Fatimah in the Sunnite sources

Many Sunnite scholars have written on the life and personal characteristics of the holy Fatimah and reported quotes from the Prophet about her. A study of the available traditions shows that there are no reproaches or flaws about the holy Fatimah and all respected her. In fact, not only no one was able to level any criticism against her, but all praised her instead. Even some Sunnite scholars reported the bitter events taken place after the demise of the Prophet and did not remain silent in the face of the insults and attacks against her, the disloyalty of the Muslim community, and not accopmplishing their duties towards Ahl al-Bayt. Due to the pivotal role of the holy Fatimah, this paper deals with her depiction in the Sunnite sources.