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بسم اللّٰهِ الرحمن الرحيم

Hasan ibn Ali
Companion of the Prophet
Ahl-ul-Bayt

Hadrat

Hasan ibn Ali

ٱلْحَسَن بْن عَلِيّ

(Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ

Passed

5 Rajab 50 AH

Awaiting Verification
Kunyah

Abu Muhammad

Birth

Aqeeqah on the seventh day — two lambs sacrificed. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered silver equal to his shaved hair's weight be given to charity — Madinah

Appearance

No one resembled the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) more than Hasan ibn Ali

Described by Hadrat Anas (radi Allahu anhu), narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari

MujtabaThe Chosen One
Leader of the Youth of ParadisePromised by the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) alongside Hadrat Imam Husayn (radi Allahu anhu)
The Very First Ghaus-e-AzamFirst supreme spiritual authority
A Mustafa LookalikeMost resembled the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in appearance
  • Leader of the young men of Paradise — alongside his brother Hadrat Imam Husayn (radi Allahu anhu)

    blog-hasan — Maktaba tul Madina

  • The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) called him and Hadrat Husayn (radi Allahu anhu) 'my two perfumes in this world'

    blog-hasan — Maktaba tul Madina

  • No one resembled the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) more than Hasan ibn Ali (Sahih al-Bukhari)

    blog-hasan — Maktaba tul Madina

  • The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) described him as 'a great leader' and said Allah will make him a means of reconciliation between two groups of Muslims

    magazine-hasan — Maktaba tul Madina

  • Exceptional generosity — gave away his entire wealth in charity twice

    blog-hasan — Maktaba tul Madina

  • Known for forbearance and mercy — even those who opposed him wept at his funeral

    blog-hasan — Maktaba tul Madina

  • Imam Hasan (radi Allahu anhu) resembles the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) from head to chest, and Imam Husain (radi Allahu anhu) resembles the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) from chest to the toenails — when they are looked at together, one can see the light of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)

    The Beloved Family of the Beloved Prophet, p.17 — Maktaba tul Madina

  • During prostration in prayer, Imam Hasan and Imam Husain (radi Allahu anhuma) sat on the Holy Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) back, and when he rose from prostration, he gently picked them up and put them on the ground. When he performed prostration again, they sat on his back again. When the prayer finished, the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) picked them up and sat them on his thighs

    The Beloved Family of the Beloved Prophet, p.16 — Maktaba tul Madina

  • The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked who was most dear to him from the Ahl al-Bayt. He replied: 'Hasan and Husain.' He would tell Lady Fatimah (radi Allahu anha) to bring them to him, and would smell them and hold them close to himself

    The Beloved Family of the Beloved Prophet, p.17 — Maktaba tul Madina

  • Whoever loves Hasan and Husain (radi Allahu anhuma) loves me, and whoever has enmity with them has enmity with me

    The Beloved Family of the Beloved Prophet, p.19 — Maktaba tul Madina

Hasan and Husayn are the two leaders of young men in Paradise

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)

blog-hasan — Maktaba tul Madina

O Allah! I love him, so You love him too

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)

(Sahih al-Bukhari, Musnad al-Bazzaar)

magazine-hasan — Maktaba tul Madina

Certainly, this son of mine is a leader; Allah will make him a means of reconciliation between two groups of Muslims

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)

magazine-hasan — Maktaba tul Madina

They are my two perfumes in this world

the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) — referring to Hasan and Husayn

blog-hasan — Maktaba tul Madina

Hasan and Husain are the leaders of the youth of Paradise

the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)

(Sunan al-Tirmidhi, vol. 5, p. 426, Hadith 3793)

The Beloved Family of the Beloved Prophet, p.15 — Maktaba tul Madina

My two sons are the sons of my daughter. O Allah, I love them, so love them too and love those who love them

the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)

(Sunan al-Tirmidhi, vol. 5, p. 427, Hadith 3794)

The Beloved Family of the Beloved Prophet, p.14 — Maktaba tul Madina

Hasan and Husain are my two flowers in this world

the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)

(Sahih al-Bukhari, vol. 2, p. 547, Hadith 3753)

The Beloved Family of the Beloved Prophet, p.13 — Maktaba tul Madina

Named by the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) — name 'Hasan' originated from Paradise

Served as Caliph — made reconciliation between two groups of Muslims, fulfilling the Holy Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) prophecy

Performed Hajj 25 times on foot

Gave away his entire wealth in charity — twice in his lifetime

  • Performed Hajj on foot twenty-five times despite having fine camels available

    blog-hasan — Maktaba tul Madina

  • Enthusiasm for recitation of the Holy Quran — dedicated daily practice

    parables-hasan — Maktaba tul Madina

father

Hadrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (radi Allahu anhu)

mother

Hadrat Fatimah az-Zahra (radi Allahu anha)

maternal Grandfather

the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)

maternal Grandmother

Hadrat Khadijah tul Kubra (radi Allahu anha)

brother

Hadrat Imam Husayn (radi Allahu anhu)

Date

5th Rabi-ul-Awwal, 50 AH

Age

47 years old

Manner

Martyred by poisoning in Madinah

Burial

Jannat-ul-Baqi, near his mother Hadrat Fatimah (radi Allahu anha)

Opportunities pass like clouds. Therefore seize opportunities when they are available.

Sayings of the Companions, p.16 — Maktaba tul Madina

Do not rush into an action until you have given it enough thought. For when a noble plan is thought through, its outcome is praiseworthy.

Sayings of the Companions, p.16 — Maktaba tul Madina

  • 🌟Hadrat Imam Hasan (radi Allahu anhu) looked so much like the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that people said no one resembled him more!
  • 🌟His name 'Hasan' came from Paradise — it was never used before in Arab history!
  • 🌟He was so generous he gave away ALL his money to help others — not once but TWICE!
  • 🌟He walked to Hajj 25 times even though he had camels he could have ridden!
  • 🌟The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) called him and his brother Hadrat Husayn (radi Allahu anhu) 'the leaders of the young people of Paradise'!
Sources: Dawat-e-Islami / Maktaba tul Madina | Last updated: 2026-03-01
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