Question No. 3018 31 August 2022 Official answer by Master Ali Saei (Abdullah Meshkat) verified Content level: Intermediate

What Does the Imam Mean by “Aṣlāb” and “Anṣāb”?

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Dear questioner, Master Ali Saei

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What exactly does the Imam mean by aṣlāb and anṣāb? Please explain in greater detail.

Subject category: Hadith and Traditions Hadith

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In the Imam’s words, “aṣlāb” and “anṣāb” refer to more than ordinary family relationships, such as those between parents, siblings, and other close relatives. They may also encompass genetic and wider kinship ties. The concept points to transworldly genetic changes that may extend to a broader range of relationships.

Answer by Master Ali Saei (Abdullah Meshkat)

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The scope of these relationships can extend beyond parent-child, sibling, and aunt-or-uncle ties to encompass relationships that go beyond ordinary kinship. It may also include genetic changes that transcend this world.

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What Does the Imam Mean by “Aṣlāb” and “Anṣāb”?

The essence and first answer at a glance (60-word summary)

Answer by Master Ali Saei (Abdullah Meshkat)

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