Abstract:
The Tradition of the Cloak, or Hadith al- Kisa’, is a narrative of an incident where the Prophet
Muhammad assembled Hasan, Husayn, Ali, and Fatima underhis cloak. Followers of the school of Ahlul Bayt customarily hold meetings in which this tradition is recited. The Tradition
of the Cloak introduces the pure servants of God to the people of the world such that if the public follow them, they would live ideal lives and achieve perfection. By pondering over the
great personalities mentioned in this tradition,2 as well as the prevalence of this behaviour in society, a pure, wise, and noble culture associated with extreme love, respect, modesty,
and courtesy towards one other can be established.
Machine summary:
"ABSTRACT: _____________________________________________ Introduction Ahl al-Kis , or the People of the Cloak, refers to Prophet Muhammad, his daughter Lady Fatima, his cousin and son-in-law, Imam Ali, and his grandsons Hasan and Husayn.
He [Jabir ibn Abdullah Ansari] said, "I heard Fatima stating…" The fact that the name of Lady Fatima is the first name mentioned in the tradition - and is not narrated by Imam Ali, Hasan, or Husayn who are impeccable leaders of the Muslim nation - indicates her active presence in communicating the message.
The fragrance of the Holy Prophet is apparently so clear that the second child finds the presence of his grandfather at his arrival through the fragrance of the Messenger of God. Lady Fatima reveals her just and equal treatment of her sons as she replies using the same wording as she used for Hasan.
And I said, "Peace be upon you O my dear father, O Messenger of God. Would you please let me be with you under the cloak?" Although there are others under the cloak, and this is Imam Ali’s house, Lady Fatima asks the Holy Prophet for permission.
When God says He has created the universe for the sake of their existence, we ask ourselves if anyone can be so great in the eyes of God. Yet, in the above expression, God refers to not only the Prophet, but all five members of the Cloak, which include Imam Ali, Lady Fatima, Imam Hasan, and Imam Husayn."