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Who are the Ahl al-Bayt in Islam?

Certainly, the Ahl al-Bayt, or the People of the House, in Islam typically encompass a broader circle of individuals who are considered part of Prophet Muhammad's family and household. While the core members of the Ahl al-Bayt are Prophet Muhammad, his daughter Fatimah, her husband Ali, and their sons Hasan and Husayn, the term may also include other relatives and individuals closely associated with the Prophet. Here is a comprehensive list of the Ahl al-Bayt:

  1. Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him): The final prophet and messenger of Islam, revered for receiving the revelations of the Qur'an and establishing the Muslim community.


  2. Khadijah bint Khuwaylid: Prophet Muhammad's first wife, who supported him emotionally and financially during the early years of Islam.


  3. Fatimah bint Muhammad: The youngest daughter of Prophet Muhammad and Khadijah, highly esteemed for her piety and devotion to Islam.


  4. Ali ibn Abi Talib: Prophet Muhammad's cousin, son-in-law (through marriage to Fatimah), and one of his closest companions, revered for his bravery, knowledge, and contributions to Islam.


  5. Hasan ibn Ali: The eldest grandson of Prophet Muhammad, son of Ali and Fatimah, known for his piety and leadership qualities.


  6. Husayn ibn Ali: The younger son of Ali and Fatimah, also a grandson of Prophet Muhammad, revered for his stand against tyranny and oppression in the Battle of Karbala.


  7. Ali ibn Husayn (Zayn al-Abidin): Son of Husayn, known for his piety, devotion, and authorship of supplications and prayers.


  8. Muhammad al-Baqir: Son of Ali ibn Husayn, known for his knowledge and contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and theology.


  9. Ja'far al-Sadiq: Son of Muhammad al-Baqir, renowned for his knowledge and teachings, considered a prominent figure in Shia Islam.


  10. Musa al-Kadhim: Son of Ja'far al-Sadiq, revered as an Imam by Shia Muslims, known for his patience and piety.


  11. Ali al-Ridha: Son of Musa al-Kadhim, revered as the eighth Imam by Twelver Shia Muslims, known for his knowledge and righteousness.


  12. Muhammad al-Jawad: Son of Ali al-Ridha, considered the ninth Imam by Twelver Shia Muslims, known for his piety despite his young age.


  13. Ali al-Hadi: Son of Ali al-Jawad, revered as the tenth Imam by Twelver Shia Muslims, known for his knowledge and wisdom.


  14. Hasan al-Askari: Son of Ali al-Hadi, considered the eleventh Imam by Twelver Shia Muslims, known for his piety and the concealment of his son, the twelfth Imam.


  15. Muhammad al-Mahdi (Imam Mahdi): According to Twelver Shia belief, he is the twelfth and final Imam, who went into occultation and will return as a messianic figure to establish justice and equity in the world.

These individuals, along with Prophet Muhammad and his immediate family, form the core of the Ahl al-Bayt in Islam. They are revered for their contributions to the early Muslim community and their role in transmitting Islamic teachings and values.

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