The Quran:The Quran:About Ahlul BaytAbout Ahlul Bayt

By A.S. Hashim. MDBy A.S. Hashim. MD

Salaams to the Prophet (pbuh)Salaams to the Prophet (pbuh)

�ي� �ب الن على �صل�ون ي ه� ت �ك ئ ومال �ه الل �ن� �ي� إ �ب الن على �صل�ون ي ه� ت �ك ئ ومال �ه الل �ن� إ

�م�وا ل وس �ه� ي عل �وا صل �وا آمن �ذ�ين ال �ها ي أ ا �م�وا ي ل وس �ه� ي عل �وا صل �وا آمن �ذ�ين ال �ها ي أ ا �يما ي سل �يما ت سل ت

Verily Allah and His angels send blessings Verily Allah and His angels send blessings to the Prophetto the Prophet , ,

O you Men of Faith, send blessings unto him O you Men of Faith, send blessings unto him with the best of greetingswith the best of greetings

About this slide show:About this slide show:

1.1. This slide show deals with:This slide show deals with:a.a. The Holy Quran about Ahlul Bayt The Holy Quran about Ahlul Bayt

b.b. Certain Ayahs about Ahlul Bayt Certain Ayahs about Ahlul Bayt

c.c. Episodes about Ahlul BaytEpisodes about Ahlul Bayt

d.d. Honoring Ali and FatimaHonoring Ali and Fatima

e.e. Referring to Ahlul Bayt IndirectlyReferring to Ahlul Bayt Indirectly

The Quran about Ahlul BaytThe Quran about Ahlul Bayt

The Holy Quran indirectly refers to Ahlul Bayt in many Ayahs: 1. Ayah of Tat’heer, and Ahlul Kisaa

2. The occasion of Mubaahala3. Ayah about the Wilaayah4. Ayah about Obedience5. Ayahs honoring Ali and Fatima6. Ayah of love of Ahlul Bayt and many others

The Quran: 14 References to Ahlul BaytThe Quran: 14 References to Ahlul Bayt

Tat’heerMubaahala

To Love

Dhik'r

Honoring

Foremost

Aali YasinGhadeer

Salawaat

Kinship

Truthful

Knowledge

To Obey

Wilaayah

Quran

Major References to Ahlul Bayt Major References to Ahlul Bayt 1.1. Ahlul Kisaa and Ayah of Tat’heer Ahlul Kisaa and Ayah of Tat’heer التطهير التطهير آية آية2.2. Occasion of Al-Mubaahala Occasion of Al-Mubaahala � �م �ع�ل ال م�ن جاءك ما ع�د� ب م�ن ف�يه� حآج�ك �� فمن �م �ع�ل ال م�ن جاءك ما ع�د� ب م�ن ف�يه� حآج�ك �فمن3.3. Allah is your Overlord and so is the Prophet …, Allah is your Overlord and so is the Prophet …, ه�� ول س� ور 7ه� الل �م� �ك �ي ول �ما �ن �ه� إ ول س� ور 7ه� الل �م� �ك �ي ول �ما �ن إ4.4. Quran and the command to obey:  Quran and the command to obey:  الطاعهالطاعه5.5. Quran and Folks of Dhik'r:   Quran and Folks of Dhik'r:    الذكـــر الذكـــر اهـل   اهـل6.6. Quran and the Seas of Knowledge:  Quran and the Seas of Knowledge:   العلم في العلم الراسخون في الراسخون7.7. Quran Honors Ali and Fatima Quran Honors Ali and Fatima ا اف�ور< ك ها اج� م�ز ان ك س@

� أ ك م�ن �ون ب ر �ش ي ار �ر ب اال �ن� ا إ اف�ور< ك ها اج� م�ز ان ك س@� أ ك م�ن �ون ب ر �ش ي ار �ر ب اال �ن� إ

8.8. Quran Calls Ahlul Bayt The Truthful Ones:  Quran Calls Ahlul Bayt The Truthful Ones:  الصادقينالصادقين9.9. Quran About Love of Ahlul Bayt:   Quran About Love of Ahlul Bayt:    القـربى في القـربى الموده في الموده10.10.Quran About The Kinship    Quran About The Kinship     األرحام األرحام أولوا    أولوا11.11.Quran Honors Ahlul Bayt (the Foremost):  Quran Honors Ahlul Bayt (the Foremost):  السـابـقـــونالسـابـقـــون12.12.Quran Salutes Ahlul Bayt  Quran Salutes Ahlul Bayt   ياســــين ياســــين آل� آل�13.13.Quran and the Salawaat Quran and the Salawaat الصلواتالصلوات 14.14.Hadith of Ghadeer Khum  Hadith of Ghadeer Khum   خــم غـديـر خــم حـديـث غـديـر �م� and and حـديـث ك د�ين ��م ك ل �مل�ت� ك أ و�م �ي �م� ال ك د�ين ��م ك ل �مل�ت� ك أ و�م �ي -To-To ال

day I have completed for you the religion, day I have completed for you the religion,

Ayah of Tat'heer (Purification): Ahlul KisaaAyah of Tat'heer (Purification): Ahlul Kisaa

Al‑Ahzaab, Surah 33, Ayah 33. Al‑Ahzaab, Surah 33, Ayah 33.

  �ت� ي �ب ال ه�ل أ ج�س الر� �م� عنك �ذ�ه�ب �ي ل �ه� الل �ر�يد� ي �ما �ن   إ �ت� ي �ب ال ه�ل أ ج�س الر� �م� عنك �ذ�ه�ب �ي ل �ه� الل �ر�يد� ي �ما �ن �م� إ ك �طه�ر �م� وي ك �طه�ر ويا ط�ه�ير< ات ط�ه�ير< ت

““Verily, Allah has decreed to purify you, O' Ahlul Bayt, and sanctify you in Verily, Allah has decreed to purify you, O' Ahlul Bayt, and sanctify you in a perfect way”a perfect way”

According to A'isha, Ayah of Tat'heer (Purification) was revealed on According to A'isha, Ayah of Tat'heer (Purification) was revealed on behalf of Fatima, Ali, Al‑Hasan, and Al‑Husain. behalf of Fatima, Ali, Al‑Hasan, and Al‑Husain.

It came to be known as Ahlul Kisaa, or the people of the mantle. At It came to be known as Ahlul Kisaa, or the people of the mantle. At Umm Salama’s house the Prophet declared after having Fatima, Ali, Al-Umm Salama’s house the Prophet declared after having Fatima, Ali, Al-Hasan and Al-Husain with him under a mantle that united him, by saying:Hasan and Al-Husain with him under a mantle that united him, by saying:

““Dear Lord! this is my Ahlul Bayt, I implore Thee to sanctifying them, and Dear Lord! this is my Ahlul Bayt, I implore Thee to sanctifying them, and remove from them all impurities.remove from them all impurities.””

This was said after the above Ayah was revealed.This was said after the above Ayah was revealed.

Ayah of Tat’heer and Ahlul Kisaa?Ayah of Tat’heer and Ahlul Kisaa?

Ahlul Kisaa consist of Ali, Fatima, Al-Hasan, and Ahlul Kisaa consist of Ali, Fatima, Al-Hasan, and Al-Husain, who joined the Prophet under a Al-Husain, who joined the Prophet under a mantle (a Yemeni cover). It took place at:mantle (a Yemeni cover). It took place at:1.1.Umm Salama’s house.Umm Salama’s house.2.2.Some claim it happened again at A'isha's house, andSome claim it happened again at A'isha's house, and3.3.Others claim it happened again at Fatima's house.Others claim it happened again at Fatima's house.

Ayah of Tat’heer was revealed on their behalf. Ayah of Tat’heer was revealed on their behalf. In this event the Prophet specified Ahlul Bayt, In this event the Prophet specified Ahlul Bayt, and prayed for themand prayed for them

Comment About:Comment About: Ayah of Tat'heer and Ahlul Kisaa Ayah of Tat'heer and Ahlul Kisaa

They came to be endearingly known as “The five under the mantle”   They came to be endearingly known as “The five under the mantle”   الكساء تحت الكساء خمسه تحت :They were five:. They were five .   خمسه

Muhammad, Muhammad, Ali, Ali, Fatima, Fatima, Al‑Hasan, and Al‑Hasan, and Al‑HusainAl‑Husain

It is narrated through Anas Ibn Malik that for six months following this It is narrated through Anas Ibn Malik that for six months following this Ayah's revelation, every morning (while going for Ayah's revelation, every morning (while going for Fajr Salat)Fajr Salat), the , the Prophet used to knock at the door of Fatima's house and loudly Prophet used to knock at the door of Fatima's house and loudly recite Ayah of Tat'heer.  recite Ayah of Tat'heer.  Other sources say the Prophet (pbuh) did so for 9 months rather Other sources say the Prophet (pbuh) did so for 9 months rather than 6 months. than 6 months.

Ahlul Bayt and Occasion of Al-MubaahalaAhlul Bayt and Occasion of Al-Mubaahala

Surah 3 (Aali‑Imraan), Ayah 61: Surah 3 (Aali‑Imraan), Ayah 61:

�فق�ل � �م �ع�ل ال م�ن جاءك ما ع�د� ب م�ن ف�يه� حآج�ك �فق�ل� فمن � �م �ع�ل ال م�ن جاءك ما ع�د� ب م�ن ف�يه� حآج�ك �� فمن و�ا عال � ت و�ا عال ت ��م ك نف�س وأ ا ن نف�س وأ ��م اءك �س ون ا اءن �س ون ��م اءك �ن ب وأ ا اءن �ن ب أ د�ع� �م� ن ك نف�س وأ ا ن نف�س وأ ��م اءك �س ون ا اءن �س ون ��م اءك �ن ب وأ ا اءن �ن ب أ د�ع� ن

�ين اذ�ب �ك ال على 7ه� الل ة� �ع�ن ل ج�عل فن �ه�ل �ت ب ن �م� �ين ث اذ�ب �ك ال على 7ه� الل ة� �ع�ن ل ج�عل فن �ه�ل �ت ب ن �م� ث““....then reply [O' Muhammad]: Let us call upon our children and your ....then reply [O' Muhammad]: Let us call upon our children and your

children, our ladies and your ladies, ourselves and yourselves,children, our ladies and your ladies, ourselves and yourselves,

then we pray so that Allah's wrath be upon those who are false.”then we pray so that Allah's wrath be upon those who are false.”

For the Mubaahala: The Ayah said: For the Mubaahala: The Ayah said: Our childrenOur children —and Muhammad —and Muhammad took Al‑Hasan and Al‑Husain;took Al‑Hasan and Al‑Husain;

The Ayah said: Our The Ayah said: Our ladies ladies —and Muhammad took his daughter Fatima;—and Muhammad took his daughter Fatima;

The Ayah said: The Ayah said: OurselvesOurselves —and Muhammad took Ali as if Ali was the —and Muhammad took Ali as if Ali was the self of the Prophet.self of the Prophet.

Occasion of MubaahalaOccasion of MubaahalaA deputation of a Patriarch with 20 Christian dignitaries, set out to A deputation of a Patriarch with 20 Christian dignitaries, set out to Medina to find out about Islam. Their questions about the Messiah Medina to find out about Islam. Their questions about the Messiah Jesus (a.s.), his birth, his mother, and whether he was crucified or Jesus (a.s.), his birth, his mother, and whether he was crucified or resurrected were answered by the Prophet resurrected were answered by the Prophet The Christians were baffled and amazed, even bewildered.  The Christians were baffled and amazed, even bewildered.  Since an Ayah for Mubaahala, (a challenge with a Du'aa), had been Since an Ayah for Mubaahala, (a challenge with a Du'aa), had been revealed to the Prophet, he suggested doing so revealed to the Prophet, he suggested doing so A Mubaahala is a spiritual contest, it means that A Mubaahala is a spiritual contest, it means that each of the two each of the two groups would pray to the Almighty asking for His damnation on those groups would pray to the Almighty asking for His damnation on those who are false (telling lies).who are false (telling lies).    If Mubaahala were done, and Prophet Muhammad was saying the If Mubaahala were done, and Prophet Muhammad was saying the truth, then Allah would doom the Christian group and whatever Allah truth, then Allah would doom the Christian group and whatever Allah chooses to do to them would come to be!  chooses to do to them would come to be!  The Patriarch agreed to the Mubaahala, and it was to be done at a The Patriarch agreed to the Mubaahala, and it was to be done at a certain place and time.certain place and time.

Comment About:Comment About:They Withdrew from MubaahalaThey Withdrew from Mubaahala

Upon seeing Muhammad along with his family for the contest, the Upon seeing Muhammad along with his family for the contest, the Patriarch was startled! Patriarch was startled!

Taken aback he hurriedly consulted with his colleagues.  Taken aback he hurriedly consulted with his colleagues.  They reasoned that Muhammad was telling the truth, otherwise he They reasoned that Muhammad was telling the truth, otherwise he wouldn’t have brought the closest people to him for the Mubaahala.  wouldn’t have brought the closest people to him for the Mubaahala.  Therefore for Muhammad to call upon Allah would bring the ruin and Therefore for Muhammad to call upon Allah would bring the ruin and damnation upon them. damnation upon them.

Having thus concluded, the Patriarch came forth with a look of relief. Having thus concluded, the Patriarch came forth with a look of relief. He acknowledged to Muhammad and opted for immediate He acknowledged to Muhammad and opted for immediate withdrawal from the Mubaahala!  withdrawal from the Mubaahala!  The Patriarch also said: “The Patriarch also said: “If it weren't for my obligations with the If it weren't for my obligations with the Emperor I would have right away changed to Islam!”Emperor I would have right away changed to Islam!”

Allah is your Overlord and …..Allah is your Overlord and …..

Surah 5 (Maa'ida), Ayah 55 Surah 5 (Maa'ida), Ayah 55

�ه� ول س� ور 7ه� الل �م� �ك �ي ول �ما �ن �ه� إ ول س� ور 7ه� الل �م� �ك �ي ول �ما �ن إ

�وه�م اة ك الز� �ون �ؤ�ت وي ة الص�ال �ق�يم�ون ي �ذ�ين ال � �وا آمن �ذ�ين وه�م� وال اة ك الز� �ون �ؤ�ت وي ة الص�ال �ق�يم�ون ي �ذ�ين ال � �وا آمن �ذ�ين وال�ع�ون اك �ع�ونر اك ر

Verily, verily, Allah is your Wali (Overlord), and so is His Messenger, Verily, verily, Allah is your Wali (Overlord), and so is His Messenger, and those who believe and establish prayer, and give the poor‑rate and those who believe and establish prayer, and give the poor‑rate

while in State of Rukoo' [state of bowing down].while in State of Rukoo' [state of bowing down].

Comment About: Comment About: Allah is your Overlord and …..Allah is your Overlord and …..

The word The word WaliWali وليولي means Overlord (the one vested with authority means Overlord (the one vested with authority over others).  over others). 

Allah is the One with absolute authority (the Overlord), as mentioned in this Allah is the One with absolute authority (the Overlord), as mentioned in this Ayah.  Ayah.  The Prophet (pbuh) was assigned with absolute authority in this Ayah too.The Prophet (pbuh) was assigned with absolute authority in this Ayah too.Ali was assigned with authority too, because he was the only charitable Ali was assigned with authority too, because he was the only charitable person during Rukoo' that the Quran had thus specified.  (Al‑Tha'labi in person during Rukoo' that the Quran had thus specified.  (Al‑Tha'labi in Tafseer al‑Kabir).Tafseer al‑Kabir).

At other occasions the same term was used by the Prophet (pbuh) in At other occasions the same term was used by the Prophet (pbuh) in reference to Ali through many Hadithsreference to Ali through many HadithsAhlul Bayt have referred to this verse as a testimony of their rightful Ahlul Bayt have referred to this verse as a testimony of their rightful Imamah.Imamah.

Quran and the command to obey:  Quran and the command to obey:  الطاعهالطاعه

Surah 4 (Nisaa'), Ayah 59 Surah 4 (Nisaa'), Ayah 59

و�ل�ي � وأ س�ول الر� � ط�يع�وا وأ 7ه الل � ط�يع�وا أ � �وا آمن �ذ�ين ال �ها ي

أ ا و�ل�ي ي� وأ س�ول الر� � ط�يع�وا وأ 7ه الل � ط�يع�وا أ � �وا آمن �ذ�ين ال �ها ي

أ ا ي�ن فإ ��م م�نك م�ر� �ن األ فإ ��م م�نك م�ر� الله� األ �لى إ د�وه� فر� ي�ء@ ش ف�ي ��م ع�ت از ن الله� ت �لى إ د�وه� فر� ي�ء@ ش ف�ي ��م ع�ت از ن ت

س�ول� س�ول�والر� ..........والر�O' Men of faith!  Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger and those vested O' Men of faith!  Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger and those vested with authority over you [from] among you; and then if you quarrel about with authority over you [from] among you; and then if you quarrel about

something, refer it to Allah and the Messenger.....something, refer it to Allah and the Messenger.....

Comment About:Comment About:Quran and the command to obey:  Quran and the command to obey:  الطاعهالطاعه

This Ayah about Ali and the Imams grabs your attention.  This Ayah about Ali and the Imams grabs your attention.  This Ayah calls for the obedience to This Ayah calls for the obedience to

Allah,Allah,The Prophet, and The Prophet, and Those vested with authority over us, meaning Those vested with authority over us, meaning Ali and the Imams Ali and the Imams

As the As the WaliWali, , وليولي (the ones vested (the ones vested with the authority over with the authority over us)us), Ali and the Imams are to be obeyed, the Quran says:, Ali and the Imams are to be obeyed, the Quran says:

Since they are the ones with knowledge of the Divine, Since they are the ones with knowledge of the Divine, Who lead us in the true path, Who lead us in the true path, And as attested by the Prophet when he declared, “I am the And as attested by the Prophet when he declared, “I am the locality of knowledge and Ali is its gateway”.  locality of knowledge and Ali is its gateway”. 

Quran and Folks of Dhik'r:   Quran and Folks of Dhik'r:    اهـل اهـل    الذكـــرالذكـــر

Surah 16 (Nah'l), Ayah 43 Surah 16 (Nah'l), Ayah 43

��ه�م ي �ل إ �وح�ي ن > ر�جاال � �ال إ �ل�ك قب م�ن ا �ن ل س �ر أ �ه�م� وما ي �ل إ �وح�ي ن > ر�جاال � �ال إ �ل�ك قب م�ن ا �ن ل س �ر أ وما

م�ون ع�ل ت ال ��م �نت ك �ن إ �ر� الذ�ك ه�ل أ � �وا ل أ �م�ون فاس ع�ل ت ال ��م �نت ك �ن إ �ر� الذ�ك ه�ل أ � �وا ل أ �فاس

And before Thy time [O' Muhammad], We have sent men to whom We And before Thy time [O' Muhammad], We have sent men to whom We have revealed; —[O people] refer to the Folk of Dhik'r when you do not have revealed; —[O people] refer to the Folk of Dhik'r when you do not

know.know.

Comment About:Comment About:Quran and Folks of Dhik'r:   Quran and Folks of Dhik'r:    الذكـــر الذكـــر اهـل   اهـل

Dhik'r means to be cognizant of Allah. Dhik'r means to be cognizant of Allah. Ahlul Dhik'r refers to the men who are in perpetual Ahlul Dhik'r refers to the men who are in perpetual consciousness of Allah. consciousness of Allah. The Quran attests indirectly that to Ahlul Bayt The Quran attests indirectly that to Ahlul Bayt belongs the title of Ahlul Dhik'r:belongs the title of Ahlul Dhik'r:

Ahlul Bayt know the inmost meaning of the Quran and Ahlul Bayt know the inmost meaning of the Quran and the Sunnah as no one else.  the Sunnah as no one else.  Therefore people should refer to them in their quest for Therefore people should refer to them in their quest for knowledge of Islam. knowledge of Islam. 

Imam Al‑Saadiq and others have affirmed that Imam Al‑Saadiq and others have affirmed that Ahlul Bayt are regarded as the ones of Ahlul Ahlul Bayt are regarded as the ones of Ahlul Dhik'r.Dhik'r.

Quran & the Seas of Knowledge: Quran & the Seas of Knowledge:  في في الراسخون الراسخونالعلمالعلم

Surah 3 (Aali‑Imraan), Ayah 7 Surah 3 (Aali‑Imraan), Ayah 7

ر� �خ وأ اب� �ت �ك ال �م� أ ه�ن� مات م�ح�ك ات آي �ه� م�ن اب �ت �ك ال �ك ي عل ل نز أ �ذ�ي ال ر� ه�و �خ وأ اب� �ت �ك ال �م� أ ه�ن� مات م�ح�ك ات آي �ه� م�ن اب �ت �ك ال �ك ي عل ل نز أ �ذ�ي ال ه�و�هات اب ش �هات م�ت اب ش م�ت

�غاء �ت واب ة� �ن �ف�ت ال �غاء �ت اب �ه� م�ن ه اب ش ت ما �ع�ون �ب ت في �غ` ي ز ��ه�م �وب ق�ل في �ذ�ين ال م�ا �غاء فأ �ت واب ة� �ن �ف�ت ال �غاء �ت اب �ه� م�ن ه اب ش ت ما �ع�ون �ب ت في �غ` ي ز ��ه�م �وب ق�ل في �ذ�ين ال م�ا فأ

�ه� و�يل� أ �ه� ت و�يل� أ ت

� �م �ع�ل ال ف�ي خ�ون اس� والر� 7ه� الل � �ال إ ه� و�يل� أ ت م� ع�ل ي � وما �م �ع�ل ال ف�ي خ�ون اس� والر� 7ه� الل � �ال إ ه� و�يل� أ ت م� ع�ل ي وما

اب� �ب األل � �وا و�ل� أ � �ال إ �ر� ذ�ك ي وما ا �ن ب ر ع�ند� �م�ن dل� ك �ه� ب �ا آمن �ون ق�ول اب� ي �ب األل � �وا و�ل� أ � �ال إ �ر� ذ�ك ي وما ا �ن ب ر ع�ند� �م�ن dل� ك �ه� ب �ا آمن �ون ق�ول ي

It is Allah who sent to you the Book [Quran], wherein are some decisive verses (the It is Allah who sent to you the Book [Quran], wherein are some decisive verses (the basis of the Book), and others having variable meanings. Men with perversity in basis of the Book), and others having variable meanings. Men with perversity in their hearts emphasize the unclear therein (seeking to mislead);their hearts emphasize the unclear therein (seeking to mislead);

  while none knows the Quran's hidden meaning except Allah and the erudite while none knows the Quran's hidden meaning except Allah and the erudite

(firmly rooted) in knowledge; who say:(firmly rooted) in knowledge; who say:

““We believe in it, all is from our Lord.” Nevertheless, none heeds this save those We believe in it, all is from our Lord.” Nevertheless, none heeds this save those endowed with wisdom.endowed with wisdom.

Comment About:Comment About:Quran & the Seas of Knowledge:  Quran & the Seas of Knowledge:   في في لراسخون لراسخون

العلمالعلمThe Prophet (pbuh) knew all details of the Quran;  which he The Prophet (pbuh) knew all details of the Quran;  which he taught to Ali.  taught to Ali. 

After the Prophet it was Ali who claimed that he knew the: After the Prophet it was Ali who claimed that he knew the: whenwhen, , whywhy and and for whomfor whom every Ayah of the Quran was every Ayah of the Quran was revealed.revealed.

In reply to Anas Ibn Malik's inquiry about In reply to Anas Ibn Malik's inquiry about Al‑Rasikhoon fil I'lmAl‑Rasikhoon fil I'lm the Holy Prophet replied, “Al‑Rasikhoon fil I'lm are:the Holy Prophet replied, “Al‑Rasikhoon fil I'lm are:

those whose hands do only what is just, righteous, and good,those whose hands do only what is just, righteous, and good,those whose tongues utter only the true;those whose tongues utter only the true;those whose hearts and minds are enlightened and rational; those whose hearts and minds are enlightened and rational; andandthose whose stomachs are free from that which is forbidden.”those whose stomachs are free from that which is forbidden.”

Quran Honors Ali and Fatima Quran Honors Ali and Fatima

Surah 76 (Al‑Dah'r), Ayahs 5‑22Surah 76 (Al‑Dah'r), Ayahs 5‑22

ا اف�ور< ك ها اج� م�ز ان ك س@� أ ك م�ن �ون ب ر �ش ي ار �ر ب اال �ن� ا إ اف�ور< ك ها اج� م�ز ان ك س@� أ ك م�ن �ون ب ر �ش ي ار �ر ب اال �ن� اد� إ ب ع� �ها ب ب� ر �ش ي <ا �ن اد� عي ب ع� �ها ب ب� ر �ش ي <ا �ن عي

ا ف�ج�ير< ت ها ون �فج�ر� ي �ه� ا الل ف�ج�ير< ت ها ون �فج�ر� ي �ه� الل

ا ط�ير< ت �م�س ه� ر� ش ان ك و�م<ا ي خاف�ون وي �ذ�ر� �الن ب �وف�ون ا ي ط�ير< ت �م�س ه� ر� ش ان ك و�م<ا ي خاف�ون وي �ذ�ر� �الن ب �وف�ون الط�عام ي �ط�ع�م�ون الط�عام وي �ط�ع�م�ون ويا ير< س� وأ �يم<ا ت وي <ا �ين ك �م�س �ه� ب ح� ا على ير< س� وأ �يم<ا ت وي <ا �ين ك �م�س �ه� ب ح� على

  Verily the Righteous shall drink from a cup tempered with Kafoor; from a Verily the Righteous shall drink from a cup tempered with Kafoor; from a well‑spring the servants of Allah shall drink,  flowing in abundance; well‑spring the servants of Allah shall drink,  flowing in abundance;

they fulfill their vows, and fear the Day whose mischief shall spread far they fulfill their vows, and fear the Day whose mischief shall spread far and wide;and wide;

And (in spite of their need), they give food to the poor, the orphans, and And (in spite of their need), they give food to the poor, the orphans, and the captives, out of love for Allah, ....the captives, out of love for Allah, ....

Comment About:Comment About:Quran Honors Ali and FatimaQuran Honors Ali and Fatima

As Ali and Fatima were to break their fast, As Ali and Fatima were to break their fast, a poora poor man man with hands with hands shaking, and pale face.  shaking, and pale face. 

He asked for help, so they gave him their food. He asked for help, so they gave him their food. Ali and Fatima fasted the following day, and as they were to break their Ali and Fatima fasted the following day, and as they were to break their fast, fast,

An An orphanorphan asked for help, so they gave him their food too asked for help, so they gave him their food tooAli and Fatima were fasting the third day, were weak, and again as they Ali and Fatima were fasting the third day, were weak, and again as they were to break their fast, were to break their fast, a destitute mana destitute man was in need of food.  was in need of food. 

Ali and Fatima couldn't help but again gave him their food.  Ali and Fatima couldn't help but again gave him their food.  This was done out of love for the Almighty; they would gladly help others This was done out of love for the Almighty; they would gladly help others than help themselves.than help themselves.18 verses were revealed, honoring Fatima and Ali.  “In terms of Out of 18 verses were revealed, honoring Fatima and Ali.  “In terms of Out of love for Allah, they feed the poor, the orphan, and the destitute”love for Allah, they feed the poor, the orphan, and the destitute”

Quran Calls Ahlul Bayt The Truthful Ones:  Quran Calls Ahlul Bayt The Truthful Ones:  الصادقينالصادقين   

Surah 9 (Taubah), Ayah 119 Surah 9 (Taubah), Ayah 119

الص�اد�ق�ين مع � �وا �ون وك 7ه الل � �ق�وا ات � �وا آمن �ذ�ين ال �ها ي أ ا الص�اد�ق�ين ي مع � �وا �ون وك 7ه الل � �ق�وا ات � �وا آمن �ذ�ين ال �ها ي أ ا ي

O' Men of Faith!  Safeguard yourselves against evil [be O' Men of Faith!  Safeguard yourselves against evil [be Muttaqi] and associates yourselves with the Truthful Ones.Muttaqi] and associates yourselves with the Truthful Ones.

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الصادقينالصادقينThe Quran commands us to associate with The Quran commands us to associate with Al‑Truthful ones, i.e. Al‑Truthful ones, i.e. SaadiqeenSaadiqeenالصـادقـيـن Polytheism is the worst form of falsehood.Polytheism is the worst form of falsehood.Ali had worshipped none but Allah, Ali had worshipped none but Allah, And only Ali is known as the genuine truthful And only Ali is known as the genuine truthful    وجهه الله وجهه كرم الله كرم((Karramallaahu wajhahu), Karramallaahu wajhahu), —and so are the Imams, meaning the —and so are the Imams, meaning the purified Ahlul Bayt.  purified Ahlul Bayt.  No one, therefore, except those mentioned in Ahzaab: 33 and Aali No one, therefore, except those mentioned in Ahzaab: 33 and Aali Imraan: 61, are meant to be Al‑Saadiqeen (the truthful ones).  Imraan: 61, are meant to be Al‑Saadiqeen (the truthful ones).  Thus this Ayah is indirectly explicit in that Al‑Saadiqeen are Ahlul Thus this Ayah is indirectly explicit in that Al‑Saadiqeen are Ahlul Bayt themselves.  Thus we are enjoined to associate ourselves with Bayt themselves.  Thus we are enjoined to associate ourselves with their cause.their cause.

Quran About Love of Ahlul Bayt:Quran About Love of Ahlul Bayt:       القـربى في القـربى الموده في الموده

Surah 42 (Shoora), Ayah 23 Surah 42 (Shoora), Ayah 23

ى ب ��ق�ر ال ف�ي �مود�ة ال �ال إ ا ج�ر< أ �ه� ي عل ��م �ك ل أ �س أ ال ى ق�ل ب ��ق�ر ال ف�ي �مود�ة ال �ال إ ا ج�ر< أ �ه� ي عل ��م �ك ل أ �س أ ال ق�ل

<ا  ن �ح�س ف�يها ه� ل ��ز�د ن ة< ن حس �ر�ف ق�ت ي <ا  ومن ن �ح�س ف�يها ه� ل ��ز�د ن ة< ن حس �ر�ف ق�ت ي ومن

�ور ك ش غف�ور �ه الل �ن� �ور إ ك ش غف�ور �ه الل �ن� إ

Declare [O' Muhammad]:  “I ask you of no recompense for Declare [O' Muhammad]:  “I ask you of no recompense for my toil except the love for my kin (family).”  And the one who my toil except the love for my kin (family).”  And the one who earns good, We shall expand it for him.  Verily Allah is earns good, We shall expand it for him.  Verily Allah is oft‑forgiving and appreciates good works.oft‑forgiving and appreciates good works.

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    القـربىالقـربىQurbaQurba قربىقربى    means nearness. means nearness. Fil qurbaFil qurba القـربى القـربى في means for the means for the   فيsake of nearness.sake of nearness.The Prophet (pbuh) was The Prophet (pbuh) was commandedcommanded to demand recompense as an to demand recompense as an exception, not from every one but from those who take the way to exception, not from every one but from those who take the way to their Lord as mentioned in Surah Furqan, Ayah 57. This recompense their Lord as mentioned in Surah Furqan, Ayah 57. This recompense is is Love of Ahlul Bayt.Love of Ahlul Bayt.Qurba Qurba (nearness) has been used to show that not only family (nearness) has been used to show that not only family relationship but also relationship but also nearness in characternearness in character and and accomplishmentaccomplishment is is taken into consideration. taken into consideration. So, on the basis of this verse, the love of Ahlul Bayt has become a So, on the basis of this verse, the love of Ahlul Bayt has become a mandate of the Faith, a means for devotion to Allah and good deeds.mandate of the Faith, a means for devotion to Allah and good deeds.Imam Al‑Saadiq once stated, “He who obeys Allah's Commands is Imam Al‑Saadiq once stated, “He who obeys Allah's Commands is our devotee; and he who disobeys Allah's Commands is our enemy.”our devotee; and he who disobeys Allah's Commands is our enemy.”

Quran About The Kin    Quran About The Kin     األرحام األرحام أولوا     أولوا

Surah 8 (al-Anfaal): Ayah 75Surah 8 (al-Anfaal): Ayah 75

7ه�… الل اب� �ت ك ف�ي ع�ض@ �ب ب ى و�ل أ �ع�ض�ه�م ب � حام �ر

األ � �وا و�ل� 7ه�… وأ الل اب� �ت ك ف�ي ع�ض@ �ب ب ى و�ل

أ �ع�ض�ه�م ب � حام �ر األ � �وا و�ل

� وأ

�يم عل ي�ء@ ش �ل� �ك ب 7ه الل �ن� �يم إ عل ي�ء@ ش �ل� �ك ب 7ه الل �ن� إ

... and the blood relations are nearer to one another in the ... and the blood relations are nearer to one another in the Book of Allah.  Certainly Allah knows all.Book of Allah.  Certainly Allah knows all.

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In Al‑Nusoos, Al‑Siddooq quotes Imam Al-Husain who In Al‑Nusoos, Al‑Siddooq quotes Imam Al-Husain who said when Allah sent down this Ayah —the blood said when Allah sent down this Ayah —the blood relations are nearer one to another in the Book of Allah— relations are nearer one to another in the Book of Allah— Husain asked his grandfather (the Prophet) for Husain asked his grandfather (the Prophet) for explanation.  explanation.  The Prophet (pbuh) answered, The Prophet (pbuh) answered,

““Grandson, when I die, your father, Ali, who is nearest to me, has Grandson, when I die, your father, Ali, who is nearest to me, has the Supreme Title over anybody else for succeeding me.  the Supreme Title over anybody else for succeeding me.  When your father passes away then your brother Al‑Hasan has When your father passes away then your brother Al‑Hasan has the Supreme Title over others, and the Supreme Title over others, and When Al‑Hasan passes away, you have the Supreme Title for When Al‑Hasan passes away, you have the Supreme Title for succeeding him.” succeeding him.”

Quran Honors Ahlul Bayt Further:Quran Honors Ahlul Bayt Further:    السـابـقـــونالسـابـقـــون

Surah 56 (Al‑Waaqi'a), Ayah 10 Surah 56 (Al‑Waaqi'a), Ayah 10

�ق�ون اب الس� �ق�ون اب �ق�ون والس� اب الس� �ق�ون اب �ون والس� ب �م�قر� ال �ك ئ و�ل� �ون أ ب �م�قر� ال �ك ئ و�ل� � أ �ع�يم الن �ات� ن ج � ف�ي �ع�يم الن �ات� ن ج ف�ي

�ين و�ل اال م�ن �ة �ل �ين ث و�ل اال م�ن �ة �ل ث

االخ�ر�ين م�ن �يل االخ�ر�ين وقل م�ن �يل ة@ وقل م�و�ض�ون ر@ ر� س� ة@ على م�و�ض�ون ر@ ر� س� �ها على ي عل �ين �ئ �ك �ها م�ت ي عل �ين �ئ �ك م�ت… �ين �ل قاب �ين …م�ت �ل قاب م�ت

And the foremost in faith will be foremost [in receiving And the foremost in faith will be foremost [in receiving Allah's rewards].  They will be brought nearest [to Allah]: in Allah's rewards].  They will be brought nearest [to Allah]: in gardens of bliss; they are a multitude from the early people gardens of bliss; they are a multitude from the early people

[in Islam], and a few from the later ones [in Islam].[in Islam], and a few from the later ones [in Islam].

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السـابـقـــونالسـابـقـــون

As the foremost in faith, the first male to embrace Islam was the 10 As the foremost in faith, the first male to embrace Islam was the 10 year old Ali.  The very first to embrace Islam was a woman, the year old Ali.  The very first to embrace Islam was a woman, the beloved wife of the Prophet (pbuh), Khadijah.  Therefore, Ali and beloved wife of the Prophet (pbuh), Khadijah.  Therefore, Ali and Khadijah were the foremost in faith (Saabiqoon) to all males and Khadijah were the foremost in faith (Saabiqoon) to all males and females.  females.  The well‑known commentator, Tha'labi, reports on the authority of Ibn The well‑known commentator, Tha'labi, reports on the authority of Ibn Abbas that Ali had said: Abbas that Ali had said:

““I am the servant of Allah, the brother of the Prophet (pbuh), I am the servant of Allah, the brother of the Prophet (pbuh), The The Siddique Al‑Akbar,Siddique Al‑Akbar, and the noble testifier (of the Prophet).  and the noble testifier (of the Prophet).  Anyone who claims this title [other than me] is in falsity.”  Anyone who claims this title [other than me] is in falsity.” 

Ali is the prototype of the term foremost (Ali is the prototype of the term foremost (al‑Saabiqoon). al‑Saabiqoon).  But there are  But there are many other Saabiqoon, and in accordance to their degree they are many other Saabiqoon, and in accordance to their degree they are handsomely rewarded by the Almighty, but Ali stands out, since he was handsomely rewarded by the Almighty, but Ali stands out, since he was the foremost of all.the foremost of all.

Quran Salutes Ahlul Bayt  Quran Salutes Ahlul Bayt   ياســــين ياســــين آل� آل�

Surah 37 (Al‑Saffaat), Ayah 130 sends salutations to Ahlul BaytSurah 37 (Al‑Saffaat), Ayah 130 sends salutations to Ahlul Bayt

ين اس� ي �على آل ين سالم اس� ي �على آل سالم

Peace unto Aali Yassin.  Verily, thus We recompense those Peace unto Aali Yassin.  Verily, thus We recompense those who do good.who do good.

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Allah sends salutation to Aali Yassin.  Allah sends salutation to Aali Yassin.  “Aali Yassin”“Aali Yassin” means means Aali Aali MuhammadMuhammad, in other words Ahlul Bayt. , in other words Ahlul Bayt. Al‑Razi writes in Tafseer Al‑Kabir  Al‑Razi writes in Tafseer Al‑Kabir     للرازي الكـــبير للرازي التـفـســـير الكـــبير that that        التـفـســـيرAhlul Bayt share with the Prophet (pbuh) five honors as follows:Ahlul Bayt share with the Prophet (pbuh) five honors as follows:1.1. In salutationIn salutation, for Allah said: “Peace be to you, O' Prophet”  and He also , for Allah said: “Peace be to you, O' Prophet”  and He also

said: “Peace be to Aali Yassin.”said: “Peace be to Aali Yassin.”2.2. In invoking the blessingsIn invoking the blessings of Allah during prayers, after each Tashah'hud. of Allah during prayers, after each Tashah'hud.3.3. In their purityIn their purity, for Allah revealed the verse of purification (Surah Al-, for Allah revealed the verse of purification (Surah Al-

Ahzaab: 33) for the Ahlul Bayt.Ahzaab: 33) for the Ahlul Bayt.4.4. In the In the SadaqahSadaqah (alms) (alms) being forbidden for them. being forbidden for them.5.5. In love,In love, for Allah said, “Declare [O' Muhammad]: I ask of you no for Allah said, “Declare [O' Muhammad]: I ask of you no

recompense except loving my kindred.”recompense except loving my kindred.”

Quran and the SalawaatQuran and the Salawaat الصلواتالصلوات    

Surah 33 (Al‑Ahzaab), Ayah 56 sends blessings to the Prophet (pbuh)Surah 33 (Al‑Ahzaab), Ayah 56 sends blessings to the Prophet (pbuh)

�ي� �ب الن على �صل�ون ي ه� ت �ك ئ ومال �ه الل �ن� �ي� إ �ب الن على �صل�ون ي ه� ت �ك ئ ومال �ه الل �ن� �وا إ آمن �ذ�ين ال �ها ي أ ا �وا ي آمن �ذ�ين ال �ها ي أ ا ي

�يم<ا ل �س ت �م�وا ل وس �ه� ي عل �وا �يم<ا صل ل �س ت �م�وا ل وس �ه� ي عل �وا صلVerily Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet.Verily Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet.

O you who believe! send blessings on him [Muhammad] and O you who believe! send blessings on him [Muhammad] and greet him with the fitting salutation.greet him with the fitting salutation.

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Allah sends His blessings Allah sends His blessings “Salawaat”“Salawaat”صلواتصلوات      on the Prophet, and the on the Prophet, and the angels implore Allah to send His blessings on him too.  angels implore Allah to send His blessings on him too.  The believers are commanded to invoke Allah’s blessings on him too.  The believers are commanded to invoke Allah’s blessings on him too.  Muslims asked the Prophet: “How are we to seek blessings on you?”  Muslims asked the Prophet: “How are we to seek blessings on you?”  The Prophet answered, The Prophet answered, ““Say: 'O Allah, send blessings on Say: 'O Allah, send blessings on MuhammadMuhammad and and upon upon AaliAali MuhammadMuhammad,” thus he included Ahlul Bayt within the Salawaat for him.,” thus he included Ahlul Bayt within the Salawaat for him.Bukhari, Vol. 3, Page 127, quotes Muhammad (pbuh) prohibiting to Bukhari, Vol. 3, Page 127, quotes Muhammad (pbuh) prohibiting to say an incomplete Salawaat.  When asked, the Prophet replied,say an incomplete Salawaat.  When asked, the Prophet replied,

““Do not just say: `O' Allah! Send blessings on Muhammad' and stop Do not just say: `O' Allah! Send blessings on Muhammad' and stop there, instead say, `Allahumma Salli ala Muhammad there, instead say, `Allahumma Salli ala Muhammad wa Aali wa Aali MuhammadMuhammad'”'” meaning always to include meaning always to include Aali MuhammadAali Muhammad with the Salawaat. with the Salawaat.

The OccasionThe Occasion Ghadeer Khum:  Ghadeer Khum:  الغديرالغدير      

�ف�عل ت ��م ل �ن وإ �ك ب ر� م�ن �ك ي �ل إ �نز�ل أ ما ��غ ل ب س�ول� الر� �ها ي أ ا ف�عل� ي ت ��م ل �ن وإ �ك ب ر� م�ن �ك ي �ل إ �نز�ل أ ما ��غ ل ب س�ول� الر� �ها ي أ ا ي

ه� ت ال ر�س �غ�ت ل ب ه� فما ت ال ر�س �غ�ت ل ب �اس� فما الن م�ن ع�ص�م�ك ي 7ه� �اس� والل الن م�ن ع�ص�م�ك ي 7ه� والل ال 7ه الل �ن� إ ال 7ه الل �ن� إ اف�ر�ين �ك ال �قو�م ال ه�د�ي اف�ر�ين ي �ك ال �قو�م ال ه�د�ي ي

““O' Messenger!  Declare what has been revealed to you, and if you do O' Messenger!  Declare what has been revealed to you, and if you do not, then your works will not have been fully declared.not, then your works will not have been fully declared.And Allah will protect you from [the harm of] people.And Allah will protect you from [the harm of] people.

This was followed by delivering Ghadeer Khum Pronouncement in This was followed by delivering Ghadeer Khum Pronouncement in regard to Aliregard to AliThen what followed was the following revelation:Then what followed was the following revelation:

ض�يت� ور �ي �ع�مت ن ��م �ك ي عل �مم�ت� ت وأ ��م ك د�ين ��م ك ل �مل�ت� ك أ و�م �ي ض�يت� ال ور �ي �ع�مت ن ��م �ك ي عل �مم�ت� ت وأ ��م ك د�ين ��م ك ل �مل�ت� ك أ و�م �ي ال<ا د�ين م ال ��س اإل �م� ك <ا ل د�ين م ال ��س اإل �م� ك ل

““To-day I have completed for you the religion, and favored you with My To-day I have completed for you the religion, and favored you with My bounty, and accepted Islam for you as the religionbounty, and accepted Islam for you as the religion

Comments about:Comments about: Ghadeer Khum:  Ghadeer Khum:  الغديرالغدير   

It was the 18th of Dhul Hijjah, and the Prophet (pbuh) along with It was the 18th of Dhul Hijjah, and the Prophet (pbuh) along with about 100,000 participants in the Haj were on their way home. They about 100,000 participants in the Haj were on their way home. They had left Mecca a few days back, having finished the Farewell Haj. It had left Mecca a few days back, having finished the Farewell Haj. It was summer, very hot, the blazing sun taking its toll. The place was was summer, very hot, the blazing sun taking its toll. The place was Juh’fa, Juh’fa, Juh'fa was a convergence place for several highways leading north, Juh'fa was a convergence place for several highways leading north, south, east, and west. south, east, and west. At noontime the Prophet (pbuh) received a remarkable revelation, At noontime the Prophet (pbuh) received a remarkable revelation, and it was so powerful that the Prophet (pbuh) was obliged to stop and it was so powerful that the Prophet (pbuh) was obliged to stop the people from marching; and the people from marching; and He asked them to gather for the announcement; even calling back He asked them to gather for the announcement; even calling back those who had already left for home. It was an urgent matter. The those who had already left for home. It was an urgent matter. The revelation (called Ayah of Tableegh revelation (called Ayah of Tableegh التبليغ التبليغ آيه :commanded:) commanded (آيه

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  الغديرالغدير

مواله علي فهذا مواله، كنت مواله من علي فهذا مواله، كنت منعاداه، من وعاد وآله، من وآل� عاداه، اللهم من وعاد وآله، من وآل� من اللهم من وانصر وانصر

نصره، نصره، خذله من خذله واخذل من واخذل

دار حيثما معه الحق دار وأدر حيثما معه الحق وأدرIn addressing the crowds of the Muslims the Prophet (pbuh) said: In addressing the crowds of the Muslims the Prophet (pbuh) said:

O' People, he who takes me as his Mowla (Authority), so this Ali, is his O' People, he who takes me as his Mowla (Authority), so this Ali, is his (Mowla) Authority.(Mowla) Authority.

O' Lord! O' Lord! Support him who supports Ali and Detest him who detests AliSupport him who supports Ali and Detest him who detests AliFavor him who favors Ali and Oppose him who opposes Ali, Favor him who favors Ali and Oppose him who opposes Ali,

And Let the Truth be with Ali wherever Ali goes.And Let the Truth be with Ali wherever Ali goes.

In ConclusionIn Conclusion

The Holy Quran indirectly referred to Ahlul Bayt The Holy Quran indirectly referred to Ahlul Bayt in many Ayahsin many Ayahs

A selection of Fourteen Ayahs for this slide show

Starting with Ayah of Tat’heer and ending with:

“To-day I have completed for you the religion….”

Honoring Ali and Fatima with 18 special Ayahs.

Mubaahala touches us with its implications

It ended up with Ghadeer Khum major appointment

Be in Allah’s CareBe in Allah’s Care

Thank you and May God Bless you.Thank you and May God Bless you.

Dr. A.S. HashimDr. A.S. Hashim