Is a person considered to be among the Ahl al-Bayt if his lineage connects to Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) through males, except for one link in the chain that was female?
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Whoever has a female in their lineage to the Prophet's family (peace be upon him) is not considered part of them regarding specific rulings, such as the prohibition of receiving charity () and . However, the honor and sanctity of lineage are not severed, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "The son of a people's sister is one of them, or from themselves." This implies mutual assistance, support, kindness, and compassion. It behooves anyone with a lineage link to the Prophet (peace be upon him) to be worthy of it, and to recognize the sanctity and honor of the Hashemite lineage.
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