Through the narrations and traditions of the Prophet of...

Through the narrations and traditions of the Prophet of Allah (s) it is clearly obligatory for every Muslim to love the Ahlul Bayt (a) and obey them, be faithful to them and act according to their instructions and guidance.

The Holy Qur'an also makes clear to us that the love of the Ahlul Bayt (a) is obligatory: “...say: I do not ask of you any reward for it (the message) but love for my near relatives...” Holy Qur'an (42:23) The Prophet of Allah (s) interpreted and explained this verse to the Muslims by saying that 'near relatives' referred to the household of the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (s).

When they heard this verse the Muslims asked the Holy Prophet (s), “Who are your near relatives, whose love Allah has made obligatory on us?” The Apostle of Allah replied: “Ali, Fatimah and her two sons (Hasan and Hussein).”[^2] So, we understand that love for Ahlul Bayt and their offspring is an obligation upon all Muslims.

On Judgement Day they will be questioned about this love, and whoever departs from the love of Ahlul-Bait indeed departs from one of the obligatory duties of his religion and becomes distant from the Holy (s). The Best wisdom is to Fear Allah. [^1]: This hadith is narrated by Suyyoti in Ihya' al Mayyit, p.36. [^2]: Al-Zamakhshari, Tafsir al-Kashshaf. Previous…