On the fact that the Ahl al-Bayt Did Not Accept Alms

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The term of Ahl al-Bayt means the family and the close relatives of the Prophet. Alms has not been permitted for the Ahl al-Bayt as mentioned in the traditions of the Prophet and books of Islamic Law. On the other hand, the Prophet conferred share of loot on them. As far as this practice is concerned, there are some political, social and psychological causes. In the past they were allocated from the incomes of the state, but as Abu Hanifah pointed out, today, if there is no allowance for the Ahl al-Bayt, the descendants of the Prophet, can be given alms.