Ahl Al-Bayt Family
The term "Ahl" signifies the members of a household of a man, including his fellow tribesmen, kin, relatives, wife (or wives), children, and all those who share a family background, religion, housing, city, and country with him.
"Bayt" refers to habitation and dwelling, including tents and buildings both. It can also be roughly translated as a household. The "Ahl-Al-Bayt" of any person refers to his family members and all those who live in his house. Ahlul Bayt is the polite form of addressing the members and wife of the family.
The following terms all have the same meaning:
- Ahl al-Bayt = People of the House
- Ahl al-Nabi (s) = Family of the Prophet; the Ummah
- Ahl Bayt al-Nabi (s) = Family of the House of the Prophet
- `Itrat al-Nabi = Mantle of the Prophet
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