Status of Imam Husayn (a.s.) in the Verse of Purification (Tathir)

"Allah only wishes to keep away uncleanness from you (Household of the Prophet) and purify you thoroughly."

Holy Qur'an (33:33)

Traditionists say, regarding the reason this verse was revealed, that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) called for a shawl. With it he covered Ali, Fatimah, Hassan and Hussein (a.s.). "O my Lord," he said, "these are the members of my family. Remove uncleanness from them and purely purify them." 3 and so this noble verse was revealed on this occasion. It is a testimony by Allah, the Blessed and Exalted, on the purity of the Prophetic house (Ahlul Bait (a.s.)) and their great stature.

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3. Sahih Muslim (The Authentic Book of Tradtions Compiled by Muslim) Merits of the Companions of the Prophet (s.a.w.), Sahih al-Tirmidhi, vol. 2, Musnad Ibn Hanbal, Mustadrak al-Sahihain (The Book Which Collects the Traditions Left Out by the Two Authentic Books of Tradition), Majma' al-Bayan (Collector of Eloquence), etc.

Adopted from the book : "Imam Husain bin Ali (a.s.)" by : "Al-Balagh Foundation"