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  • Daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. She married Ali, among the first to embrace Islam, and is regarded by Muslims as one of the Four Perfect Women.

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  • proper noun Islam A daughter of the prophet Muhammad, the wife of Ali.
  • proper noun A female given name used by Muslims.

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Examples

  • Jacques Vallee: FATIMA EVENT WAS UFO - More seriously, the description made at Fatima, Portugal, OF A SILVERY DISK WHICH FLEW THROUGH THE SKY, WAS SEEN BY SEVENTY THOUSAND WITNESSES AND WAS PHOTOGRAPHED AS IT MANEUVERED, deserves a place in our resume of the 'flying saucer' legend...

    Vatican denounces 'Angels & Demons' | RELIGION Blog | dallasnews.com 2009

  • In a world torn apart by persecution, war and oppression, 3 children in Fatima, Portugal were chosen by God to offer an urgent message of hope to the world.

    "'The 13th Day' is the best film ever made about Fatima..." 2009

  • In a world torn apart by persecution, war and oppression, 3 children in Fatima, Portugal were chosen by God to offer an urgent message of hope to the world.

    Film 2009

  • The Message of Fatima is a relevant wake-up call to a culture torn apart by abortion, war, and injustice.

    'The 13th Day' Film to Debut in Key Cities 2009

  • In a variant of the text, Fatima is made to say: "I surpass all the women, except Mary."

    Interreligious Dialogue 2009

  • In a world torn apart by persecution, war and oppression, 3 children in Fatima, Portugal were chosen by God to offer an urgent message of hope to the world.

    Mary, Mother of God 2009

  • But the important thing about Fatima is that SOMETHING HAPPENED THERE.

    Once upon a time, there was this miracle.... nissa_amas_katoj 2009

  • In a world torn apart by persecution, war and oppression, 3 children in Fatima, Portugal were chosen by God to offer an urgent message of hope to the world.

    Art and Literature 2009

  • This event happened in Fatima, Portugal, in Dec. 13, 1917.

    Once upon a time, there was this miracle.... nissa_amas_katoj 2009

  • The Message of Fatima is a relevant wake-up call to a culture torn apart by abortion, war, and injustice.

    Art and Literature 2009

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