Verse 33 of surah ahzab (the confederates) is one of the most deeply contested and debated verses of the Quran which has led to religious divisions, deepening sectarian schisms, and conflict. The conflict about the identity of the individuals representing the term "Ahl al Bayt" or "people of the household" is the focus of this book, where the complexities in which the Quran, Hadith and history all weave together to analyze and answer the question: Who are the "Ahl al Bayt?" In this book, this specific verse is analyzed with astounding detail, breaking down each individual term making up the verse through linguistic investigation, and using hadith and the Quran to verify and examine, as well as answer conclusively, who the "Ahl al Bayt" are.