Hadith No: 1
Al-Tabari - Tafsir al-Tabari = Jami' al-Bayan 'an Ta'wil Ayae al-Quran
Ash-Shura (Chapter 42): 23 - Explanation of His Statement, Exalted be He:
{That is the one whom Allah gives good news to His servants who have believed and done righteous deeds.
Say, "I do not ask of you for it any reward, except the love in relation to kinship."
And whoever commits a good deed - We will increase for him therein a good deed. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Appreciative."}
Volume: (20) - Page Number: (495)
- Abu Kuraib narrated to us, saying: Abu Usamah narrated to us, saying: Shu'bah narrated to us, from Abd al-Malik ibn Maysarah from Tawus, regarding His statement: {Say, "I do not ask of you for it any reward, except the love in relation to kinship" (Ash-Shura 42:23)}. He said: Ibn Abbas was asked about it, and Ibn Jubayr said: "They are the relatives of the family of Muhammad." Ibn Abbas replied: "You are hasty. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) did not belong to any tribe of the Quraysh except that he had a relative among them." He said, and it was revealed: {Say, "I do not ask of you for it any reward, except the love in relation to kinship" (Ash-Shura 42:23)} He said, "except the kinship that is between me and you, that you should maintain it."

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Reference: Tafseer al-Tabari Book 20

Hadith No: 2
Al-Tabari - Tafsir al-Tabari = Jami' al-Bayan 'an Ta'wil Ayae al-Quran
Surah Ash-Shura (42): 23 - Interpretation of His Statement, exalted be He:
{That is the one whom Allah gives good news to His servants who believe and do righteous deeds.
Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for affection in [relation to] kinship."
And whoever commits a good deed - We will increase for him therein a good deed. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Appreciative.}
Volume: (20) - Page Number: (495)
- Ali narrated to me, saying: Abu Salih narrated to us, saying: Muawiyah narrated to me, from Ali from Ibn Abbas regarding his statement: {Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for affection in [relation to] kinship" (Surah Ash-Shura 42:23)}. He said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) had relatives among all of Quraysh. When they denied him and refused to pledge allegiance to him, he said: "O my people! If you refuse to pledge allegiance to me, then preserve my kinship among you. Let none other than you from the Arabs be more entitled to preserve and support me than you."

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Reference: Tafseer al-Tabari Book 20

Hadith No: 3
Al-Tabari - Tafsir al-Tabari = Jami' al-Bayan 'an Ta'wil Ayae al-Quran
Ash-Shura (42): 23 - Commentary on the Interpretation of His Statement, Almighty and Glorious be He:
{That is the one whom Allah gives good news to His servants who have believed and done righteous deeds.
Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for the love in proximity."
And whoever commits a good deed - We will increase it for him in goodness. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Grateful.}
Volume: (20) - Page Number: (496)
- Ibn Humayd said: Ibn Humayd narrated to us, from Jarir, from Mughirah from Ikrimah, who said: The Prophet (peace be upon him) was a mediator from the Quraysh. He had a lineage in every clan of the Quraysh and he said:"I do not ask you for what I am calling you to, except that you honor me in my kin.":{Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for the love in proximity." (Ash-Shura 42:23)}.

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Reference: Tafseer al-Tabari Book 20

Hadith No: 4
Al-Tabari - Tafsir al-Tabari = Jami' al-Bayan 'an Ta'wil Ayae al-Quran
Ash-Shura (42): 23 - Commentary on the Interpretation of His Statement, Most High be He:
{That is the one whom Allah gives good tidings to His servants who believe and do righteous deeds.
Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for love in near relations."
And whoever commits a good deed, We will increase for him therein a good deed. Indeed, Allah is Most Forgiving, All-Appreciative.}
Volume: (20) - Page Number: (496)
- Ya'qub narrated to me, who said: Hisham narrated to us, who said: Hossain informed us, from Abu Malik, who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) was of intermediate lineage among the Quraysh, and there was no tribe among the tribes of Quraysh except that they had given birth to him. He said, "Then Allah, Mighty and Majestic be He, said: {Say, 'I do not ask you for it any reward, except for love in near relations' (Ash-Shura 42:23)} except that you be affectionate towards me for my kinship with you and that you protect me."

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Reference: Tafseer al-Tabari Book 20

Hadith No: 5
Al-Tabari - Tafsir al-Tabari = Jami' al-Bayan 'an Ta'wil Ayae al-Quran
Ash-Shura (42): 23 - Interpretation of His Statement, exalted be He:
{That is the one whom Allah gives good news to His servants who believe and do righteous deeds.
Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for love in [my] family."
And whoever commits a good deed - We will increase it for him in goodness. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Grateful.}
Volume: (20) - Page Number: (496)
- Abu Husayn Abdullah ibn Ahmad ibn Yunus said: Al-Tabari narrated to us, from Abthar, from Husayn from Abu Malik regarding this verse: {Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for love in [my] family" (Ash-Shura 42:23)}. He said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) was from Banu Hashim, and his mother was from Banu Zuhrah, and his father's mother was from Banu Makhzum. And he said, "Preserve me in my family relations."

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Reference: Tafseer al-Tabari Book 20

Hadith No: 6
Al-Tabari - Tafsir al-Tabari = Jami' al-Bayan 'an Ta'wil Ayae al-Quran
Ash-Shura (Surah 42): 23 - Interpretation of His statement, Exalted be He:
{That is the one whom Allah gives glad tidings to His servants who believe and do righteous deeds.
Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for love in [the family] relationship."
And whoever commits a good deed - We will increase its goodness for him. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Appreciative.}
Volume: (20) - Page Number: (497)
Muhammad ibn Amr narrated to me, saying: Abu Asim narrated to us, saying: 'Isa narrated to us. And al-Harith narrated to me, saying: al-Hasan narrated to us, saying: Warraqah narrated to us, all from Ibn Abi Najih from Mujahid regarding His statement: {except for love in [the family] relationship} (Ash-Shura 42:23) that you follow me, believe me, and uphold my ties of kinship.

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Reference: Tafseer al-Tabari Book 20

Hadith No: 7
Al-Tabari - Tafsir al-Tabari = Jami' al-Bayan 'an Ta'wil Ayae al-Quran
Surah Ash-Shura (42): 23 - Interpretation of His Statement, exalted be He:
{That is the one whom Allah gives good news to His servants who have believed and done righteous deeds.
Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for love in [for] my close relatives."
And whoever performs a good deed - We will increase for him therein a good deed. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Appreciative.}
Volume: (20) - Page Number: (497)
- Muhammad said: Our teacher narrated to us, from Isbat from al-Suddi regarding His statement: {Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for love in [for] my close relatives" (Surah Ash-Shura 42:23)}. He said: There was no clan among the clans of Quraysh except that there was a birth of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) among them. And he said, "Say, I do not ask you for it any reward except that you love me for my kinship to you."

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Reference: Tafseer al-Tabari Book 20

Hadith No: 8
Al-Tabari - Tafsir al-Tabari = Jami' al-Bayan 'an Ta'wil Ayae al-Quran
Ash-Shura (The Consultation): 23 - Discussion on the Interpretation of His, Exalted be He, Words:
{That is the one whom Allah gives good tidings to His servants who believe and do righteous deeds. Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for affection in kinship." And whoever commits a good deed, We will increase for him therein a good reward. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Appreciative.}
Volume: (20) - Page Number: (497)
- Al-Husayn narrated to me, saying: I heard Abu Mu'adh say: Ubayd narrated to us, saying: I heard al-Dhahhak say regarding His statement: {Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for affection in kinship" (Ash-Shura 23): meaning the Quraysh. He says: "I am only a man like you, so help me against my enemy and preserve my family. What I have brought you, I do not ask you for any reward except affection in kinship—as a gesture of goodwill for my family and to assist me against my enemy."

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Reference: Tafseer al-Tabari Book 20

Hadith No: 9
Al-Tabari - Tafsir al-Tabari = Jami' al-Bayan 'an Ta'wil Ayae al-Quran
Ash-Shura (Chapter 42): 23 - Commentary on His Statement, exalted be He:
{That is the one whom Allah gives glad tidings to His servants who believe and do righteous deeds.
Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for love in kinship."
And whoever commits a good deed, We will increase for him in it goodness. Truly, Allah is Most Forgiving, All-Appreciative.}
Volume: (20) - Page Number: (498)
- Yunus narrated to me, saying: Ibn Wahb informed us, saying: Ibn Zayd said regarding His statement, exalted be He: {Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for love in kinship" (Ash-Shura 42:23):} He is saying, "except that you show me affection for my family, as you show affection in your own families and maintain connections through them." This that I have brought does not sever that from me, so I do not seek a reward from you for what I have brought.

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Reference: Tafseer al-Tabari Book 20

Hadith No: 10
Al-Tabari - Tafsir al-Tabari = Jami' al-Bayan 'an Ta'wil Ayae al-Quran
Ash-Shura (The Council) 42:23 - Interpretation of His Statement, exalted be He:
{That is the one whom Allah gives good tidings to His servants who have believed and done righteous deeds.
Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for love in kinship."
And whoever commits a good deed — We will increase for him therein a good deed. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Appreciative.}
Volume: (20) - Page Number: (498)
- Yunus narrated to me, he said: Ibn Wahb narrated to us, he said: Sa'id ibn Abi Ayyub narrated to me, from Ata ibn Dinar regarding His statement: {Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for love in kinship" (Ash-Shura 42:23)} that he said: "I do not ask you for a reward for what I have brought you, except that you show me affection in my kinship to you and protect me from the people."

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Reference: Tafseer al-Tabari Book 20

Hadith No: 11
Al-Tabari - Tafsir al-Tabari = Jami' al-Bayan 'an Ta'wil Ayae al-Quran
Ash-Shura (The Consultation) 42:23 - Interpretation of His Statement, the Exalted:
{That is the one whom Allah gives good tidings to His servants who believe and do righteous deeds.
Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for love in [my] family."
And whoever commits a good deed - We will increase for him therein a good deed. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Appreciative.}
Volume: (20) - Page Number: (498)
- Muhammad ibn Abd al-A'lai narrated to us, who said: Muhammad ibn Thawr narrated to us, from Ma'mar from Qatadah regarding His statement: {Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for love in [my] family" (Ash-Shura 42:23)} said: All of Quraysh had a kinship with the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny), and he said, "Say, I do not ask you for a reward for this except that you show me affection for the kinship that exists between us." And others said: Rather, the meaning of this is, "Say to those who follow you from the believers, 'I do not ask you for a reward for what I have brought you except that you love my family.'"

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Reference: Tafseer al-Tabari Book 20

Hadith No: 12
Al-Tabari - Tafsir al-Tabari = Jami' al-Bayan 'an Ta'wil Ayae al-Quran
Ash-Shura (42): 23 - Interpretation of His Almighty's Statement:
{That is what Allah gives good news of to His servants who believe and do righteous deeds.
Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for love in kinship."
And whoever commits a good deed - We will increase for him therein a good deed. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Appreciative.}
Volume: (20) - Page Number: (498)
- Mention of those who said this: Muhammad ibn Umara narrated to me, saying: Isma'il ibn Aban narrated to us, saying: As-Sabah ibn Yahya al-Marri narrated to us, from al-Suddi, from Abu ad-Dailam, who said: When Ali ibn al-Husayn (peace be upon him) was brought as a prisoner and placed on the steps of Damascus, a man from the people of Sham stood up and said: "Praise be to Allah who killed you, uprooted you, and severed the ties of kinship in the midst of the trial." Ali ibn al-Husayn (peace be upon him) said to him: "Did you read the Quran?" He replied: "Yes." He said: "Did you read 'Alif Lam Meem'?" He replied: "I read the Quran but did not read 'Alif Lam Meem'." Ali ibn al-Husayn (peace be upon him) said: "What did you not read?" {Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for love in kinship" (Ash-Shura 42:23).} The man said: "And you are indeed among them." He replied: "Yes."

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Reference: Tafseer al-Tabari Book 20

Hadith No: 13
Al-Tabari - Tafsir al-Tabari = Jami' al-Bayan 'an Ta'wil Ayae al-Quran
Ash-Shura (The Consultation) 42:23 - Interpretation of His Statement, exalted be He:
{That is the one whom Allah gives good tidings to His servants who have believed and done righteous deeds.
Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for love in [the context of] kinship."
And whoever commits a good deed - We will increase for him in it goodness. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Appreciative.}
Volume: (20) - Page Number: (499)
- Ya'qub said: Marwan narrated to us, from Yahya ibn Kathir, from Abu al-A'la, from Sa'id ibn Jubayr regarding His statement, exalted be He: {Say, "I do not ask you for it any reward, except for love in [the context of] kinship," (Ash-Shura 42:23)} he said: It refers to the relatives of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny).

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Reference: Tafseer al-Tabari Book 20

Hadith No: 14
Al-Tabari - Dhakha'ir al-‘Uqba fi Manaqib Dhawi al-Qurbā
Part One: Regarding What Was Narrated About Relatives in a General and Summary Manner
Chapter Mentioning Verses Revealed About Them
Volume: (1) - Page Number: (9)
[The text is lengthy, so only the relevant excerpt is provided here]
- .... From Sa'id ibn Jubayr (may Allah be pleased with him) regarding Allah's statement, {Say, "I do not ask of you a reward for it except the affection in kinship" (Surah Ash-Shura 42:23)} he said: "It refers to the relatives of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny)." Ibn al-Sarri narrated this.

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Reference: Dhakhayir Al Uqbaa Fi Manaqib Dhi alqurbaa Book 1

Hadith No: 15
Al-Tabari - Dhakha'ir al-Uqba fi Manaqib Dhawi al-Qurbá
Part One: Regarding What Was Narrated About Relatives in a General and Summarized Manner
Mentioning the Encouragement to Love His Relatives (peace be upon him and his holy progeny)
Volume: (1) - Page Number: (9)
[The text is lengthy, so only the relevant excerpt is provided here]
- .... Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) said: Al-Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny), "We go out and see Quraysh talking, and when they see us, they fall silent." The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) became angry, and a bead of sweat from the anger appeared between his eyes then he said, "By Allah, the heart of no person will contain faith until he loves you for the sake of Allah and for the sake of my relatives." Ahmad narrated this.

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Reference: Dhakhayir Al Uqbaa Fi Manaqib Dhi alqurbaa Book 1

Hadith No: 16
Al-Tabari - Dhakha'ir al-Uqba fi Manaqib Dhawi al-Qurbى
Part One: Regarding What Was Narrated About Kinship in General and in Summary - Mention of the Command to Honor Them
Volume: (1) - Page Number: (12)
[The text is lengthy, so only the relevant excerpt is provided here]
- .... from Ikrimah, who said: The Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) was a mediator in Quraysh; he had a connection in every clan of Quraysh. He said: "I will not ask you for anything except what I invite you to, but you must honor me in my kin." Allah, the Almighty, said: {Say, 'I do not ask of you a reward for it except for the goodwill in [showing] affection to my near relatives'} (Surah Ash-Shura 42:23). This was narrated by al-Mukhallis al-Dhahabi.

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Reference: Dhakhayir Al Uqbaa Fi Manaqib Dhi alqurbaa Book 1

Hadith No: 17
Al-Tabari - Dhakha'ir al-Uqba fi Manaqib Dhawi al-Qurba
Part One: Regarding what was mentioned in reference to kinship in a general and overall sense
It was mentioned that they are the ones indicated in the statement of Allah, the Almighty:
{Say, "I do not ask of you any reward for it except friendship in kinship."} (Qur'an 42:23)
Volume: (1) - Page Number: (25/26)
[The text is lengthy, so only the relevant excerpt is provided here]
- .... It was mentioned that they are the ones referred to in the statement of Allah, the Almighty: {Say, "I do not ask of you any reward for it except friendship in kinship."} (Qur'an 42:23) Ibn Abbas reported: When this was revealed, they said, "O Messenger of Allah, who are these relatives of yours whose love has become obligatory upon us?" He said, "Ali, Fatimah, and their two sons." Ahmad narrated this in al-Manaqib.
- .... And it was narrated that he (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) said: "Indeed, Allah made my reward upon you the love for my family, and I will ask you tomorrow about them." This was narrated by al-Mulla in his Seerah.

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Reference: Dhakhayir Al Uqbaa Fi Manaqib Dhi alqurbaa Book 1

Hadith No: 18
Al-Tabari - Dhakha'ir al-Uqbna fi Manaqib Dhawi al-Qurbى
Part One: Regarding What Was Said in Mentioning Kinship in a General and Summary Manner
His sermon on the day his father, Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him and his holy progeny), was killed
Volume: (1) - Page Number: (138)
[The text is lengthy, so only the relevant excerpt is provided here]
- .... Zaid ibn al-Hasan said: Al-Hasan addressed the people when Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) was killed. He praised Allah and extolled Him, and then said: A man was taken in death on this night who was neither preceded by those before him nor will be succeeded by those after him. Indeed, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) would give him his banner, and he would fight while Gabriel was on his right and Michael on his left. He would not return until Allah opened [victory] for him. He left behind nothing on the surface of the earth, neither gold nor silver, except for seven hundred dirhams that were left over from his provision, which he intended to use to buy a servant for his family. Then he said: O people, whoever knows me knows me, and whoever does not know me, I am Al-Hasan, the son of Ali. I am the son of the Wasi (Appointee). I am the son of the Bashir (Bringer of Good News). I am the son of the Nazir (Warner). I am the son of the one who invites to Allah by His permission and the shining lamp. I am from the Ahl al-Bayt (People of the House) from whom Allah has removed impurity and purified them thoroughly. I am from the Ahl al-Bayt whose محبت (love) Allah has made obligatory upon every Muslim. Then Allah, the Exalted, said to His Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny): {“Say, ‘I do not ask of you any reward for it except محبت (love) for my near relatives,’ and whoever performs a good deed - We will increase for him in it a good reward”} (Surah Ash-Shura 42:23). Thus, performing a good deed is محبتنا (our love), the Ahl al-Bayt. This was reported by al-Dulabi.

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Reference: Dhakhayir Al Uqbaa Fi Manaqib Dhi alqurbaa Book 1