What does Ahl albyt mean?

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

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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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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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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ