Ali Ibn Abi Talib - Volume 1 of 2

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to the near relatives [of the Messenger], [and also] the orphans, al-
Maszkeen [the poor] and the wayfarer, if you have believed in Allah
and in that which We sent down to Our slave Muhammad] on the
Day of Criterion [between right and wrong], the Day when the two
forces met [the battle of Badr]; and Allah is Able to do all things.)
(Qur'an 8: 41)
And Allah (B) says:
dWhat AUah gave as booty [Fay'] to His Messenger [Muhammad]
from the people of the townships - it is for Allah, His Messenger
Muhammad], the kindred [of Messenger, Muhammad], the orphans,
al-MasSeen [the poor], and the wayfarer, in order that it may not
become a f ome used by the rich among you.) (Qur'an 59: 7)
5.6.4. Sending blessings upon them
as well as the Prophet (&)
It was narrated that Ka'b ibn al-'Ajrah said: We asked the
Messenger of Allah (g): 0 Messenger of Allah, how should we send
blessings upon you, Ah1 al-Bayt? For Allah has taught us how to send
peace. He said: Say: 0 Allah, send blessings upon M&ammad and
upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent prayers upon the family
of Ibriiheem; You are indeed Worthy of Praise, Full of Glory. And
send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of M+ammad,
as You sent blessings upon the family of Ibraeem; You are indeed
Worthy of Praise, Full of ~lory.'~~
5.6.5. There is special love for them
This is represented in the report narrated by Zayd ibn Arqam
from the Prophet (g): "I remind yon of AUah with regard to the
people of my household, I remind you of Allah with regard to the
people of my household, I remind you of Allah with regard to the
people of my household."383