Birth of Imam Ḥasan – Ramadan 3 A.H. — Seal of the Prophets Vol. 2

Introduction

In this discourse from The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 2), Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra) details the historical events and scholarly insights surrounding Birth of Imam Ḥasan – Ramadan 3 A.H..

Book Series: The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 2)
Author: Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra)
Section: VII – Commencement of War with the Tribes of Najd and the Jews, the Marriage of Hadrat Fatimah and Hafsah, and a Few Miscellaneous Incidents
Pages: Book pp. 315–319 (PDF pp. 339–343)
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Historical Account

In the events of 2 A.H., the marriage of Ḥaḍrat ‘Alīra and Ḥaḍrat Fāṭimahra was mentioned. In Ramaḍān 3 A.H., i.e., approximately 10 months after their marriage, they were blessed with a child. The Holy Prophetsa named him Ḥasanra. This is the very same Ḥasanra, who received the appellation of ‘Imām Ḥasan (May the Mercy of God be upon him)’ among the Muslims. In his physical appearance, Ḥasanra greatly resembled the Holy Prophetsa. Just as the

Holy Prophetsa dearly loved his child Ḥaḍrat Fāṭimahra, in the same manner, he had special love for her children as well. On many occasions, the Holy Prophetsa would say, “O God! I love these children. You also love them and love those who love them.” Many a time, it would so happen that the Holy Prophetsa would be occupied in Ṣalāt and Ḥasanra would cling to the Holy Prophetsa. When the Holy Prophetsa would be in Rukū’, Ḥasanra would make way and slip through his legs. At times, when the Companions would stop him from doing so, the Holy Prophetsa would hold back the Companions saying, “Let him be.” In actuality, since his clinging to the Holy Prophetsa failed to divert his attention, the Holy Prophetsa did not wish to become a hindrance in the childish expression of his innocent love. On one occasion, with regards to Imām Ḥasan, the Holy Prophetsa said, “This child of mine is a Sayyid (i.e., a Chief) and a time shall come when through him, God shall reconcile two parties among the Muslims.” As such, at its appropriate time, this prophecy was fulfilled.

[Bowing position in Ṣalāt [Publishers]]

[* Al-Istī‘ābu Fī Ma‘rifatil-Aṣḥāb, By Abū ‘Umar Yūsuf bin ‘Abdillāh bin Muḥammad, Volume 1, p. 437, Al-Ḥasanubnu ‘Aliyyibni Abī Ṭālibin Al-Hāshimiyyu, Dārul-Kutubil-‘Ilmiyyah, Beirut, Lebanon (2002) * Al-Iṣābah Fī Tamīziṣ-Ṣaḥābah, By Aḥmad bin ‘Alī bin Ḥajar Al-‘Asqalānī, Volume 2, p. 63, Al- Ḥasanubnu ‘Aliyyibni Abī Ṭālibin, Dārul-Kutubil-‘Ilmiyyah, Beirut, Lebanon (2005) * Usdul-Ghābah Fī Ma‘rifatiṣ-Ṣaḥābah, By ‘Izzuddīn Ibnul-Athīr Abul-Ḥasan ‘Alī bin Muḥammad, Volume 1, p. 558, Al-Ḥasanubnu ‘Aliyyibni Abī Ṭālib, Dārul-Fikr, Beirut, Lebanon (2003) * Ṣaḥīḥul-Bukhārī, Kitābu Faḍā’ili Aṣḥābin-Nabiyyisa, Bābu Manāqibil-Ḥasani Wal-Ḥusaini Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhuma, Ḥadīth No. 3746]

VIII Blow of a Misfortune, Law of Inheritance, Prohibition of Alcohol, Treachery of the Disbelievers and Two Tragic Incidents

VIII Blow of a Misfortune, Law of Inheritance,

Prohibition of Alcohol, Treachery of the

Disbelievers and Two Tragic Incidents

Book Series: The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 2)
Section: VII – Commencement of War with the Tribes of Najd and the Jews, the Marriage of Hadrat Fatimah and Hafsah, and a Few Miscellaneous Incidents | Navigation: « Previous: [Marriage of Hafsah bint ‘Umar (ra) – Sha‘ban 3 A.H.] | Next: [Battle of Uhud – Shawwal 3 A.H. (March 624 A.D.)] »