Shia acknowledge the saying of Muhammad, "Fatimah is a part of me and whoever offends her offends me", but the context of the reporting in reference to Ali is disputed, like Abu Muhammad Ordoni quotes in his book: "Among the many fabricated stories told against Ali was that he had asked for Abu Jahl's (the chief of infidels) daughter's hand in marriage.
Shia confirma ca Muhammad ar fi spus, "Fatimah este o parte din mine și oricine o jigneste, mă jignește pe mine", dar contextul raportării, cu referire la Ali este contestat, precum cita Abu Muhammad Ordoni în cartea sa: "Printre multele povești fabricate spuse împotriva lui Ali a fost si că el a i-ar fi cerut lui Abu Jahl (liderul necredincioșilor) pe fiica acestuia in casatorie.