Write a detailed account of the lives of the Prophet Muhammad's daughters, Zaynab and Fatima.

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Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [10] Fatima: youngest daughter and born a few years before prophethood; she was the only daughter to outlive the Prophet; she was upset over the treatment he faced by the Quraysh in Makka; the Prophet showed his affection for her and would visit her before he left on a journey and upon returning; when the Prophet was ill, she was upset that he was dying but happy when he told her she would be joining him soon; she was married to 'Ali and had two sons and two daughters; she suffered hardships after her marriage due to poverty.
2. [10] Zaynab: was the eldest daughter; born in 5th year of marriage when the Prophet was 30; she died in 8AH; she had two children, Ali and Umaymah; she became Muslim but her husband did not initially; she stayed behind with him when the other Muslims migrated to Madina; he fought in Battle of Badr against the Muslims and was captured; Zaynab sent her mother's necklace for his ransom; she returned to her father in Madina while her husband was freed and returned to Makka; she did not remarry hoping Abu al-Aas would become Muslim, which he did. He asked the Prophet to allow him to go back to Zaynab; she died a year later.
3. [4] Lessons could be that it is important for fathers to be compassionate with their daughters, that they should love and respect them, and for daughters to show respect for their fathers. Examples of how this could be done should be given.