Imam al-Hasan ibn Ali عليه السلام
الحَسَن بْن عَلِيّ
The second Imam, the gentle one, who chose the harder peace over the easier war for the sake of the Ummah.
Imam al-Hasan ibn Ali عليه السلام
Raised in the Prophet's lap, the first grandchild of the Messenger ﷺ. He was known for performing Hajj on foot many times, for giving away his wealth thrice in his life — half each time — and for meeting insult with forbearance. His treaty preserved the faith for generations.
Patience with difficult people
Pick the one person who tests you most. Today, give them the kindness you wish someone had given you.
Family connections
Eldest son of Imam Ali (ع) and Lady Fatima (ع). Brother of Imam Husayn (ع) and Lady Zaynab (ع).
Major life events
- 3 AHBorn in Madinah
- 40 AHAssumed the Imamate after his father's martyrdom
- 41 AHSigned the treaty to preserve the lives of believers
- 50 AHMartyred by poison; buried in al-Baqiʿ
Important narrations
“The most insightful of people is one who advises himself and obeys his Lord.”
“Teach others, and learn the knowledge of others; you will master your own knowledge and learn what you did not know.”
Duas connected to them
O Allah, You are the One who hears, You are the One who sees — to You I return all my affairs.
Bihar al-Anwar · attributed gatherings
Their light in the Book of Allah
He is among those purified in Ayat al-Tathir (33:33), among 'our sons' in Ayat al-Mubahalah (3:61), and among those loved by Allah's command in Ayat al-Mawaddah (42:23).
إِنَّمَا يُرِيدُ اللَّهُ لِيُذْهِبَ عَنكُمُ الرِّجْسَ أَهْلَ الْبَيْتِ وَيُطَهِّرَكُمْ تَطْهِيرًا
“Allah only wishes to remove all impurity from you, O People of the House, and to purify you with a thorough purification.”
Allah testifies to the purity of the Ahlulbayt (ع). The grammar shifts in the middle of the verse — singling them out — and the Prophet ﷺ gathered Ali, Fatima, Hasan, and Husayn (peace be upon them) under his cloak when this was revealed.
فَمَنْ حَاجَّكَ فِيهِ مِن بَعْدِ مَا جَاءَكَ مِنَ الْعِلْمِ فَقُلْ تَعَالَوْا نَدْعُ أَبْنَاءَنَا وَأَبْنَاءَكُمْ وَنِسَاءَنَا وَنِسَاءَكُمْ وَأَنفُسَنَا وَأَنفُسَكُمْ
“Whoever disputes with you about it after the knowledge that has come to you — say: come, let us call our sons and your sons, our women and your women, our selves and yourselves…”
When the Christians of Najran came to debate, the Prophet ﷺ brought only Ali, Fatima, Hasan, and Husayn (ع). 'Our sons' = Hasan and Husayn. 'Our women' = Fatima. 'Our selves' = Ali, who in the Qur'an is called the Prophet's own self.
قُل لَّا أَسْأَلُكُمْ عَلَيْهِ أَجْرًا إِلَّا الْمَوَدَّةَ فِي الْقُرْبَىٰ
“Say: I do not ask of you any reward for it except love of those near of kin.”
The Prophet ﷺ asks for no payment for his message — only that the Ummah love his near family. Love for the Ahlulbayt (ع) is the reward of prophethood.
Important places
- Madinah · birthplace and resting place at al-Baqiʿ
A lesson for children
When someone insulted Imam Hasan, he gave him a gift instead. Soft answers melt hard hearts.
With gratitude
- al-Kafi
- Tuhaf al-ʿUqul
- Bihar al-Anwar
Continue Your Journey
Continue Your Journey
Soft suggestions to keep walking quietly, at your own pace.