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Ahl al-Bayt
Also known as: People of the House
Ahl al-Bayt (“People of the House”) refers to the family of the Prophet Muhammad. The term holds particular significance in Shia Islam, which emphasizes the spiritual authority of Muhammad’s descendants through Ali and Fatimah.
The tragic martyrdom of Husayn at Karbala is central to Shia identity and commemorated annually during Ashura.