What does Ahl albyt mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Ahl albyt (أهل البيت) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Ahl albyt

Ahl albyt according to At-Ta'rifat al-Fiqhiyya (Al-Barkati)

In His saying: ﴿ لِيُذْهِبَ عَنْكُمُ الرِّجْسَ أَهْلَ الْبَيْتِ ﴾ [Al-Ahzab: 33]. The wives of the Prophet, may the prayers and peace of Allah be upon him, are indicated by the context of the Quran, and Ali, Fatima, Al-Hassan, and Al-Housein, may Allah be pleased with them, are indicated by the hadiths.

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