Who are the Ahl al-Bayt of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
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Question:
In the name of Allah. To you: Does the term "Ahl" (family) refer to his followers, or to his wives and descendants?
Answer:
His wives, his descendants, and his followers, all of them are considered Ahl. This is why the narration mentions "his wives and his descendants." So the wives and the descendants are part of the Ahl. As for those who are not among his followers, they are not included in this. Abu Lahab, Abu Talib, and their followers are not included.
In the name of Allah. To you: Does the term "Ahl" (family) refer to his followers, or to his wives and descendants?
Answer:
His wives, his descendants, and his followers, all of them are considered Ahl. This is why the narration mentions "his wives and his descendants." So the wives and the descendants are part of the Ahl. As for those who are not among his followers, they are not included in this. Abu Lahab, Abu Talib, and their followers are not included.
Source
التعليق على رياض الصالحين، تابع كتاب الصلاة على رسول الله - صلى الله عليه وسلم - : الأحاديث : [ 1406 - 1408 ] — islamhouse.com (5:57)
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