Al Hasan ibn Ali

Al-Hasan ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with them, was a distinguished companion of the Prophet and a prominent figure in Islamic history. He is renowned as the "Sibt" (youth) of the people of Paradise and the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad; peace be upon him. This article provides an introduction to Al-Hasan, covering his name, lineage, birth, marriage, children, and virtues.

Name and Lineage of Al-Hasan ibn Ali

Al-Hasan ibn Ali, also known as Abu Muhammad, belonged to the noble lineage of Ali ibn Abi Talib, a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad. He was the son of Ali and Fatimah al-Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad; peace be upon him.

Birth of Al-Hasan ibn Ali

Al-Hasan was born in the third year of the Hijra, during the holy month of Ramadan. The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, called the adhan (call to prayer) in his ear, performed the aqiqah (the sacrifice for a newborn), shaved his head, and gave the weight of his hair in silver as charity.

Virtues of Al-Hasan ibn Ali

Al-Hasan had numerous virtues in Islam, including:

• Leadership: He was chosen as the leader and caliph by the majority of Muslims after his father, Ali ibn Abi Talib.
• Pilgrimages: Al-Hasan performed 25 pilgrimages (Hajj) on foot.
• Generosity: He was known for his extreme generosity and charity. He once gave a needy person 50,000 dirhams and 500 dinars. He also shared a meal with poor children and hosted them in his home.

Al-Hasan's Caliphate Duration

After the death of Ali ibn Abi Talib, people pledged allegiance to his son, Al-Hasan, as their leader. Al-Hasan's caliphate lasted for seven months and eleven days before he abdicated the position in favor of Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan. This period of transition came to be known as the "Year of Conciliation".

Death of Al Hassan ibn Ali

Al-Hasan ibn Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, passed away in the year 670 CE. He died in Medina, and his death marked the end of his leadership as the caliph.