The love and honour of the noble family of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is not just a matter of sentiment,  it is a core part of our faith and a powerful expression of our connection to him. Yet this essential topic is often overlooked or misunderstood in modern discourse. In this self-paced course we explore a profound collection of 42 hadiths compiled by the esteemed Moroccan scholar Al-Hafiz Muhammad al-Kattani (b. 1273 AH).

Through hadith narrations and classical commentary, this course teaches what it truly means to love the Prophet’s family — not as exaggeration or empty words, but as a living commitment that shapes our character, priorities, and relationship with Allah. It clarifies the balanced Sunni understanding of this love, avoiding both neglect and extremism, while also affirming the rightful honour due to the Prophet’s companions alongside his family.


About the Author

Al-Hafiz Abu 'Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ja'far al-Kattani (b. 1273 AH) received his early religious education in his native Morocco, then travelled to Syria and the Hijaz to continue his studies with many of leading scholars of his time. He was a specialist of hadith but also mastered other sciences including Islamic jurisprudence. He was deeply involved in the political struggle against colonialism, and was a great support to the legitimate Muslim rulers.

Love for the Ahl al-Bayt is not optional — it is a sign of true iman and a source of immense barakah in both this life and the next.

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Course Curriculum

    1. Introduction

    1. Hadith 1 - 7

    2. Lesson 1 & 2 Quiz

    1. Hadith 8 - 13

    1. Hadith 18 - 42

    2. Lesson 3 & 4 Quiz

    1. AQD505 Quiz

    2. Feedback Form

About this course

  • 4 hours of video content
  • Elective Course
  • Rayyan Courses' Subscription

What will you learn in this course?

This course covers the following topics:

  • A clear understanding of why loving and respecting the family of the Prophet ﷺ is an essential part of our faith.

  • Knowledge of what the Qur’an and Hadith say about the special status of the Ahl al-Bayt and what that means for us as Muslims.

  • A balanced Sunni view of the Ahl al-Bayt—honouring them without going to extremes or neglecting the other noble companions.

  • Real-life examples from the early generations of Muslims on how they showed love and support for the Prophet’s family.

  • An appreciation of how love for the Ahl al-Bayt brings blessings, strengthens faith, and helps us draw closer to the Prophet ﷺ.

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Instructor

Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman Mangera

Dean, Course Instructor

Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera is a British Muslim scholar educated in both the Islamic and Western traditions. He memorised the Qur’an by heart and graduated from the Darul Uloom seminary Bury, UK, and later earned a specialised licence to issue fatwa (legal responses) at Mazahir ‘Ulum Saharanpur, India. He earned his BA from the University of Johannesburg and completed his MA and PhD in Islamic Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. He holds an honorary fellowship at The Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought, Amman, Jordan. Shaykh Abdur-Rahman has the unique experience of serving as an imam in Muslim communities on both sides of the Atlantic, eight years in Southern California and over five in the great city of London—and his continued work as an international speaker and lecturer enables him to address and offer pertinent advice on current challenges that face Muslims in the West. He is the founder of Whitethread Institute, a post-graduate insititute for Islamic scholars. He is an avid traveller and continues to teach hadith and work on scholarly publications through White Thread Press. Many of his lectures are available on Zamzam Academy and his courses through Rayyan Courses.

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