“Loving the Ahlulbayt (as) is my religion and if loving the Ahlulbayt means I am a Rafidhi (Shia), then there is no bigger Rafidhi (Shia) than me in the world.” Imam Shaf’ee
Note: Blessed Prophet’s (saw) wives (May Allah be pleased with them all) are part and parcel of Ahlul Bayt (raa)