Ahl al-Bayt

Family of Muhammad

Ahl al-Bayt (Arabic: أهل البيت, lit. 'People of The House') refers to the family of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Both Sunni and Shia Muslims deeply respect the Ahl al-Bayt, but they differ on their religious authority. In Shia Islam, Ahl al-Bayt have a central role.

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