Hadhrat Ali (Radhiyallaho anho) once said to one of his pupils:
"Shall I tell you the story of Hadhrat Fatimah (Radhiyaliaho anha), the dearest and the most loved daughter
of the Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)?"
When the pupil replied in the affirmative,
he said: "Hadhrat Fatimah (Radhiyallaho anha) used to grind the grain herself, which caused corns on her hands. She carried water for the house in a leather bag, which left a mark on her breast. She cleaned the house herself, which made her clothes dirty. Once some war captives were brought to Madinah. I said to her, 'Go to the Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) and request him for an assistant to help you in your house-work.'
