<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br> 1) Adherence to the Book of Allah is an obligation, as it contains guidance and light. In fact, complete guidance and light are dependent on having knowledge of the Book of Allah and acting upon it.<br> 2) Muslims are urged to guard the rights of the household of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) as they have an extra right that exceeds the rights due to other Muslims.<br> 3) The household of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) have distinct characteristics that are exclusive to them, and have honor and superiority that suit their rank. Thus, charity and Zakah are not lawful for them, for they (charity and Zakah) are the dirt of people. They are too honored and superior to be permitted to receive charity.<br> 4) The Mothers of the Believers (may Allah be pleased with them) who are the wives of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) belong to his household, and whoever claims otherwise is misguided and deviating from the way of Ahlus-sunnah wa al-Jamā‘ah.