Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith 301 – Volume 8, Book 74

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Volume 8, Book 74, Number 301:
Narrated 'Aisha:
He added, 'But this year he reviewed it with me twice, and therefore I think that my time of death
has approached. So, be afraid of Allah, and be patient, for I am the best predecessor for you (in the
Hereafter).' " Fatima added, "So I wept as you ('Aisha) witnessed. And when the Prophet saw me in
this sorrowful state, he confided the second secret to me saying, 'O Fatima! Will you not be pleased
that you will be chief of all the believing women (or chief of the women of this nation i.e. my follow –
ers?")