The
Grandson of the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) and the son of the Commander of
the Faithful Imam Ali (a.s.) and the Lady of Paradise, Sayyida Fatima Zahra
(s.a.)- Imam Hasan (a.s.) was born on 15 Ramzan 3 A.H. The Noble Messenger
(s.a.w.a.s.) recited Azan and Iqama in his ears and later sacrificed a ram
(Aqiqa) for him. Imam Hasan (a.s.) resembled with his grandfather in form, manner,
and nobility.
The
Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) gifted him with all his great qualities and
adorned him with the Divine knowledge, tolerance, intelligence, bounty, and
valor. Being infallible by birth and decorated with heavenly knowledge by Allah
(s.w.t.), his insight had access to Lawhe-Mahfuz (Grand Tablet). As a young
child, he became conversant with the contents of any wahey (Qur’anic Ayahs)
revealed when he used to be present in the Prophet’s mosque. Sayyida Fatima
Zahra (s.a.) would recite the Ayahs in front of her father (s.a.w.a.s.). On
inquiry, she told him that it was shared by young Imam Hasan (a.s.).
Most of
his nights were spent on the prayer carpet. He shed tears in fear (recognition of
the Greatness) of Allah, and while performing ablution (wudu), he used to tremble,
and his face would turn yellow. He utilized his worldly possessions in the help
and betterment of the needy. He was very courteous and humble particularly with
the poor.
After
the martyrdom of his illustrious father, Imam Ali (a.s.), he was appointed by
Allah (s.w.t.) as the next infallible Imam. The worldly khilafah was also
finalized by the allegiance (bay’ah) of most of the Muslims. The
governor of Syria (Sh’am) declared war against his khilafah. As
his usual shrewd tactics, he used Muslim's wealth (which was a trust with him) for his
own selfish plans, use the sword against his opponents and made false promises to
the people for worldly gains. He applied the same tactics with the
influential commanders of Imam Hasan(a.s.)’ army and forced the infallible Imam
(a.s.) to sign a peace treaty. The terms of peace the treaty
is detailed in the writer’s article, “Peace Treaty of Imam Hasan with Muawiya
bin Abu Sufiyan”. Hence the son of Abu Sufiyan, an arch enemy of Islam and the
Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.), captured the reins of Islamic caliphate. He
showed his true colors in a public speech when he officially made null and void
all the peace conditions by tearing off the copy of treaty.
According to both Sunni and Shia sources, the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said, “These two children of mine (Imam Hasan and Imam Husayn), are Imams whether they stand up or sit down. “It means whether they make peace or perform jihad”. Before Imam Ali (a.s.)’s apparent khilafah, wealth started pouring in from the conquests of Egypt, Persia and other captured territories, in which the members of Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) did not participate, their share was placed in a Trust and the money was spent to help the poor and deserving Muslims. Although, Imam Ali (a.s.)’s progeny lived in simple houses and lead a simple life, but the wealth was spent for the deserving people setting an example for their followers! Imam Hasan (a.s.) and Imam Husayn (a.s.) were the trustees of this fund. Imam Hasan (a.s) was one of the “Panjetan” in whose honor, the Ayah of Purification was revealed; Surah al-Ahza’ab Ayah 33, “O People of the house, Allah wants to keep away all kinds of uncleanness from you and to purify you thoroughly.” Similarly, Imam Hasan (a.s.) was also a part of the Ayah of Mubahelah, wherein he and his brother, Imam Husayn (a.s.) represented the “Sons” of the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.), Surah al-Imran Ayah 61, “Should anyone argue with you after the knowledge has come to you, then say:” “Come! Let us call our sons and your sons, our women and your women, our souls, and your souls, then let us pray earnestly and call down Allah's curse upon the liars."
As a
part of the wicked scheme, Muawiya bribed Imam Hasan (a.s.)’s wife, Ju’dah
binte Ash’as, to poison the Imam (a.s.) and promised to marry her to his son Yazid and sent 100,000 Dirhams. Because of the poison, the Imam (a.s.) attained martyrdom
on Safar 28, 50 A.H. The coffin when carried towards Prophet’s mausoleum for burial,
the enemy sent arrows and his body started to bleed. Consequently, it was returned,
and replaced with a new shroud. This is the only case in Muslim history when a
shrouded body was inflicted with arrows! He was buried in Jannat-al-Baqi’
The Imam had 3 sons: Qassim, Abdullah and Hasan Musanna. Qassim and Abdullah
were martyred in Karbala and Hasan Musanna survived his wounds. He later
married Imam Husayn (a.s.)’s daughter Fatima al-Sughra. Two of the grandsons;
Sulayman and Idris migrated to Iran and Tunisia, respectively. Sulayman’s
descendants settled in Kirman and some of them migrated to India. Imam
Hasan (a.s.)’s golden saying was: “Regarding the world, be as if you were going
to live forever. With respect to the Hereafter, be as if you were going to die
tomorrow.”
Sources: The Glorious Qur’an, Story of Holy Ka’ba, and its People by SMR
Shabbar
Imam Hasan, brief outlook, Brief History of Fourteen Infallible
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