Alvi
In today's world, Alvi has become a topic of increasing interest to people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether due to its impact on society, its historical relevance or its influence on popular culture, Alvi has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. In this article, we will explore the importance of Alvi in depth, analyzing its evolution over time and examining its impact on different aspects of everyday life. From its emergence to its current relevance, Alvi has much to offer in terms of reflection and understanding of the world around us.
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Alvi (Urdu: علوی, lit. 'of Ali') are an Alid Muslim community in South Asia. They are the descendants of the 4th Rashidun caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib, who was the cousin, companion, and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, through his wives whom he married after the death of Fatima, the prophet's daughter. While, Syeds are the descendants of Ali, through Fatima.
The Alvis include, the descendants of Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiya, Abbas ibn Ali, and Umar al-Atraf. Respectively, they were born to Khawla al-Hanafiyya, Umm al-Banin, and Umm Habib bint Rabi'a (al-Sahba).[1]
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- Lewis, B. (2012). "ʿAlids". In Bearman, P.; Bianquis, Th.; Bosworth, C.E.; van Donzel, E.; Heinrichs, W.P. (eds.). Encyclopaedia of Islam (Second ed.). doi:10.1163/1573-3912_islam_SIM_0543. ISBN 9789004161214.
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