Ahl al-Bayt

Ahl al-Bayt (أهل البيت‎, Persian: اهلِ بیت‎), also Āl al-Bayt or Ahlul Bayt, is a phrase meaning, literally, "People of the House" or "Family of the House". Within the Islamic tradition, the term refers to the family of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.In Shia Islam the Ahl al-Bayt are central to Islam and interpreters of the Quran and Sunnah. Shias believe they are successors of Muhammad and consist of Muhammad, Fatimah, Ali, Hasan, and Husayn (known collectively as the Ahl al-Kisa, "people of the mantle") and the rest of the Imams from The Fourteen Infallibles.

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Qur'anic Verse . Ahl al-Bayt . Surat Hud . Prophet Hud

In verse 72-73 of Surah Hud, the words 'أَهْلَ ٱلْبَيْتِ' are mentioned. Does this refer to the Ahlul Bayt of Prophet Muhammad (s), or does it pertain to the Ahlul Bayt of Prophet Hud (as)?

Mahmood Abu Maryam, Trying to make sense of it all... Answered 2 years ago

In this instance it refers to the Ahlul Bayt of Prophet Ibrahim (a). You can read more about it here:

https://www.al-islam.org/message-thaqalayn/vol2-n2-3/ahl-al-bayt-its-mea...

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Father . Woman . Kitab . Ahl al-Bayt . Mut'a (Temporary marriage)

Is it true that you do not need the permission of the father of a woman of the Ahlul Kitab since the concept of Mut'ah is not something they believe in?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 years ago

If she is not virgin, she is allowed to marry with out her father's permission.

Wassalam.

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Ahl al-Bayt . Tawassul

Is it permissible to seek assistance from Prophet Muhammad (s) or his holy progeny (as)? Can this practice be supported by references from the Holy Quran?

Yes. It is permissible to seek help from the Prophet (SAWA) or his holy Progeny (AS) being the best servants of Allah whose prayers are accepted by Allah. We believe that nothing can happen with out the will of Allah, and His most humble servants can help us in seeking from Allah fulfilling our wishes. Quran tells us how Prophet Sulain did seek help from a pious servant of Allah to get the throne of Bilqees from Yemen to Palestine in a moment. Sura Naml, verse 40.

'Wassalam.

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Dhu'l Ashirah . Ahl al-Bayt

Why was the first invitation to Islam made to the Prophet's family members?

There are many reasons for this important incident which came as an order from Allah to His Messenger (وأنذر عشيرتك الأقربين) (And warn your near relatives). Allah Knows all the reasons but many of the Ulama think the reasons can include; 1. His family members know him and his sincerity and truthfulness more than others.

2. Main reason according to many great Ulama is to prove to his family that Ali is his main supporter and his successor.
Wassalam.

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Youth . Ahl al-Bayt

According to the school of Ahlulbayt (A.S), when does the period of youth come to an end in terms of age?

We don't have in Islamic texts a specific age in which period of youth ends. Period of youth depends on the state of mind more than state of body. Ameerul Mo'mineen Ali (AS) remained young (Fata) for all his life. People of the Cave are called in Quran as young (Fityah) but their age was long. Ammar ibn Yaasir was an active fighter in the army of Ameerul Mo'mineen in Siffeen battle despite the fact that his age was over ninety years. Youth remains as much as its spirit is their and it is not limited to certain age.

'Wassalam.

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Hell . Islam . Dunya . Ahl al-Bayt . Africa

What is the destiny of isolated tribes from Amazon/Africa who have no interaction with the outside world in the afterlife? Are they condemned to Hell if they never had the chance to learn about Islam or the teachings of Ahlulbayt (AS)?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 2 years ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. According to the school of Ahl al-Bayt (as) Allah is Just and so He will only take people to account to the extent that is fair. If someone didn't have the ability in this life to learn and understand about Islam through no fault of their own they will not be judged like someone who knew about the truth of Islam and covered that truth up. This principle holds in all times and places including the modern world. So they would not be condemned to hell.

May you always be successful

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Paradise . Sunni-Shi'a . Ahl al-Bayt . Nasibi

Is it true that the people who have hatred towards Shia Muslims, but not the Ahlul Bayt, can still enter paradise?

Enemies of Ahlul Bayt are many types. Some of them hate Ahlul Bayt because of their hatred to the Prophet which is in fact hatred to Allah. Such people are with enemies of Allah in hellfire as all the enemies of Allah will be sent to Hellfire as we read in Quran ( That is the recompense of the enemies of Allah: The Fire (Sura 41, verse 28).

Some enemies don't dear declaring their enmity against Ahlul Bayt but attack Shia Muslims just because of their following Ahlul Bayt (AS). Such people who hate Shia Muslims for no reason but only because of their following Ahlul Bayt are with the enemies of Ahlul Bayt as we read in statements from Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Some people don't know enough about Ahlul Bayt nor about Shia Muslims due to wrong or misleading information which made them have negative opinion about Shia Muslims or think that Shia Muslims are not following Ahlul Bayt. If they know the truth about Shia Muslims, they will not oppose them at all. Such type of people are not with enemies of Ahlul Bayt because they don't know the truth.

'Who will enter Paradise and who will not, is not a personal opinion, but we take what is in Quran and authentic Prophetic statements.

'Wassalam.

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Life . Ahl al-Bayt

Can someone suggest books that cover life events of the Ahlul Bayt, similar to Qasasul Anbiya for the Prophets?

Zeinab Donati, Zeinab Donati has been studying books about various Islamic subjects for more than 19 years. She is deeply interested in history and politics as well as social issues in particular those pertaining... Answered 2 years ago

You can find an ample selection of texts about the Ahl al-Bayt ('a) here:

https://www.al-islam.org/tags/ahl-al-bayt

In particular, I recommend the following texts:

https://www.al-islam.org/brief-history-fourteen-infallibles

https://www.al-islam.org/fourteen-luminaries-islam-ahmad-ahmadi-birjandi

Otherwise there's plenty of biographies of each individual Infallible ('s) on Al-Islam.org.

InshaAllah this helps.

Fi aman Allah

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Hadith . Ahl al-Bayt

Why did the Prophet Muhammad (s) and Imams not write their own books of Ahadith?

Imam Ali (AS) did write Hadeeths which he heard from the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA). His book is called Al-Jaami'ah الجامعة. or Kitab Ali.

'It remained after him with the Infallible Imams and now it is with Imam Al-Mahdi (AS).

Ahlul Bayt (AS) encouraged their students to write books in Hadeeth and other fields of knowledge. Four hundred main books were complied by the sydents of Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) but the enemies destroyed them. We have now Fiur Hadeeth books ( Al-Kaafi, Al-Tahtheen, Al-Istibsaar and Al-Faqeeh) which contain main narrations which are much more than the narrations in Bukhari and Muslim.

Wassalam.

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Human . Ahl al-Bayt

Did the AhlulBayt (a) engage in bodily functions, such as using the restroom, and other human activities as we do?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 2 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

As we have high esteeemed regards and reverence to the Ahlul Bayt (a.s.), and venerate and respect them very much, we avoid prying into things that have absolutely no benefit for us.

When we think of the Ma'sumeen (a.s.), we must think of them in a lofty way, keep away from intrusive thoughts, or questions that won't have any benefit at all.

However, to answer this question, there are some scholars who believe they did not use the restroom, and did not need to relieve themselves.

Other scholars say they are humans, similar to other humans, as the Quran says, and that there are narrations that mention the Prophet (s.a.w.) leaving somewhere, covering his head, and was for the purpose of using the toilet.

We as Shi'ah do believe that nobody at all had ever seen the Ma'sumeen (a.s.) relieve themselves.

We also believe that Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) have been purified, as Ayatul-Tathir [Quran, 33:33] says. This could mean, as some interpret, that if they did relieve themselves, it would not be impure.

In any case, we should focus on what we can learn from Ahlul Bayt (a.s). This matter has no use whatsoever, and is usually brought up by shallow individuals who divert away from the core teachings of our Imams (a.s.).

And Allah knows best

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God (Allah) . Ahl al-Bayt . Business Ethics

Is it permissible for me to name my tea stall, coffee shop, or any of my businesses after the name of Allah or the 14 Infallibles?

It is allowed to name your business after any holy name as far as the full respect of the holy name is kept. Sometimes some mistakes in the business can cause disrespect by some unhappy customers. In general, we should always keep the full respect of the holy names and never expose it to business ups and downs.

Wassalam.

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Sunni . Family . School . Salah (Prayers) . Ahl al-Bayt

Is my prayer valid if I pray alongside my Sunni family members while following the Ahl al-Bayt school of thought? What is the ruling regarding the validity of Sunni prayers?

Praying along with any Muslim from any other sect apart from Ahlul Bayt is not only permissible but also recommended.

Wassalam.