Who are the Ahlel Bayt?

Brother 56:79 is usually cited in reference of not touching the Quran without wudhu or when in state of Janabat, it has also been explained as meaning that except those pure in heart can understand Quran. The issue that 33:33 means only Ali's family and offsprings is far from clear. It in itself is a separate topic. I just want you to consider one point, which is, despite all these theoretical discussions of sunnis following Prophet Mohammad pbuh by following his Sunnah and Shias following him through his lineage are semantic.

Both sects in the end rely on reports/traditions that neither Prophet nor Imams have directly scribed.