اهل بيت نبوي و جايگاه آنان از ديدگاه اهل سنت و جماعت

Love to the Household of the Holy Prophtʹl fPR^H)

Love and affection to the household of the holy Prophet (PBUH) is a subject that needs mo discussion as all Islamic sects acknowledge it and in fact, it has been a matter of glory and pride for them. Whatever proved on the strength of the holy Quran is that the wives of the holy Prophet (PBUH) are regarded as his household. According to the plain text of the holy Prophet** sayings his two grand children - Imam Hassan &Imam Hussain_along with their parents are to be counted as his housohuld ʹ00. Some scholars categoriz- ious. hold nsi the basis of three factors: parentage, inhabitance. and birth. Therefore, the household of the holy Prophet (PBUH) is divided into three groups: close relatives, wives, and children and offspring. The Surmitrespect and lovr the household of the holy Prophet (PBUH), and put its each member on a position s/he deserve.1;. They make :air judgment about them without mixing ui> their personal sentiments, and do not ignore any one of iJiem. Oji die basjs of idaiionstiip as weJl as companionship, the Sutuiites respect and love that part of the household who had the honour to see the holy Prophet (PBUH) and to be with him. They also love other segment of the household who cou.Vi not; neet his Excellency bu: had faith upon. Howe\ er, in both eases, there is a direct linkage between their nobleness and tlietr faith. They would enjoy tiie honour of being member of the household if they have had faith to Islam; otherwise, simple relationship with the holy Prophet (PBUH) would not be helpful. It can be concluded: 1- love and respect to the. household of the holy Prophet (PBUH) is the sign of faith. 2- Wives and children of the holy Prophet (PBUIi) and his relatives from the genealogical tree of Abdul Mottaleb are counted as his household, 3- Each of the eleven religious heads (the Eleven Imams) were shining stars of sainthood and asceticism and guardian of Sunnahs of the holy Prophet (PBUH) during their eras, but household of the Holy Prophet is not limed to them. 4- Sons of Hashim (Bani Hashim) and other relatives of the holy Prophet (PBUH) are to be considered as household if they were believers and followers of his instructions. 5- The relationship of (he holy Prophet (PBUH) with his wives is not disrupted and they would remain his wives in this world and hereafter.