ascetic charity as sign of female sanctity

sufi

• The Mesnevi CHAPTER II. / CHAPTER III. / CHAPTER IV. / CHAPTER V.; lines 4415-4497 confidence: high

  Fātima is described as a saint who continually works miracles, fasts by day, keeps night watch, eats only once in three days, and gives food and raiment to the poor, orphans, and widows.

  Fātima is described as a miracle-working saint who fasts, keeps night vigil, eats rarely, and distributes food and clothing to the poor, orphans, and widows.

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