Are they from the Ahlul Bait?

Answer:

From the time of the prophet (S.A.W.) until today, the preferred opinion amongst majority of the Mufassireen and Muhaditheen is that the wives of Rasoolullah (S.A.W.) are included in the Ahlul Bait. The context of the following verses is sufficient evidence in this regard: “O women of the Nabi!  (S.A.W.) You are unlike the common women if you exercise self-abstinence.”

“It is only the will of Allah that He removes the impurities from you (O) members of the family, and keeps you pure and clean.”

For further reference please study Ma’aariful Qur’an, Vol. 7, Page 139, by Mufti Muhammad Shafee’ Uthmani.

And Allah Ta’ala knows best

Mufti Muhammad Ashraf

Darul Iftaa

Jameah Mahmoodiyah

Springs

18 May 2005

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