Ahlul-Bait (The Prophet's Household)

Ahlul-Bait (The Prophet's Household)

Ahlul-Bait (The Prophet's Household) Their Status, Manner and Course It is an undisputed fact of history acknowledged by all Muslims alike that the Seal of the Prophets, Muhammad (s.a.w.) at the end of his mission on earth addressed his companions in the following words: "I am leaving among you two precious things: The Book of Allah and my Progeny my Household. As long as you adhere to them you will never go astray after me. These (two) will never part with each other until they return to me at the Pool of' Kawther' in Paradise". The Prophet's Household or to put it more properly as the Holy Qur'an describes them, the Ahlul-Bait, are the guiding stars of the firmament of Islam. Models par excellence; they personified the light of the Qur'an and the teachings of the Messenger of Allah in their lives. They imbibed from Muhammad's knowledge, grew up in his house and followed in his foot-steps, calling people to the Book of Allah and urging them to hold fast to the traditions set by the final Messenger to mankind...!