Early Life and Noble Lineage
Imam Hasan ibn Ali (رضي الله عنه) was born in the blessed city of Medina on the 15th of Ramadan, 3 AH (625 CE). As the eldest grandson of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, he held a unique and cherished place in the Prophet’s heart. His parents were Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) and Fatimah az-Zahra (RA), the noble daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.
From the moment of his birth, the Prophet ﷺ demonstrated his deep affection for the newborn. He gave him the name Hasan—a name previously unknown among the Arabs—and performed the Sunnah of Tahnik, gently placing a chewed date into the infant's mouth as a gesture of blessing and love.
As a member of the Ahl al-Bayt, Imam Hasan (RA) was raised in an environment filled with faith, wisdom, and righteousness, surrounded by some of the most virtuous individuals of the early Muslim community.
Prophetic Praise and Hadith about Imam Hasan (RA)
The love and admiration the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ had for Imam Hasan (RA) are well documented in several authentic narrations. He not only cherished him deeply but also highlighted his excellence and future role in the Ummah. Among the well-known hadith are:
“Hasan and Hussain are the foremost among the youth of Paradise.”
(Sunan al-Tirmidhi, 3768 – Sahih)
“O Allah, I love him—so love him, and love those who love him as well.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, 3746)
“This son of mine is a leader (Sayyid), and perhaps Allah will bring reconciliation through him between two great factions of the Muslims.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, 2704)
This final statement would be fulfilled later in Imam Hasan’s (RA) life, when he chose unity over conflict, bringing peace to the divided Muslim community. This act of foresight and selflessness came to define his legacy as a leader of wisdom, compassion, and remarkable restraint.
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