Born in Madinah: Imam Hasan (as) was born in Madinah, in the year 3 AH (625 CE). He was the eldest son of Imam Ali (as) and Bibi Fatima (sa), the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (saww).
The Prophet's first grandson: He was the first grandson of the Prophet (saww). The Prophet (saww) loved him dearly. He would carry him on his shoulders, play with him, and kiss him in front of everyone.
Leaders of Paradise's youth: The Prophet (saww) said that Hasan (as) and Husayn (as) are the leaders of the youth of Paradise. They grew up in the Prophet's own home, surrounded by love, faith, and the light of revelation.
Example
A grandfather's love: Think of a grandfather who loves his grandchild so much that he carries him on his shoulders wherever he goes. The Prophet (saww) did that with Hasan (as) — and everyone who saw it knew how special this child was.
Key Terms
- Bibi Fatima (sa) (بی بی فاطمہ سلام اللہ علیہا) — the daughter of the Prophet (saww) and the mother of Imam Hasan (as)
- Grandson (نواسہ) — the son of one's daughter
- Leaders of the youth of Paradise (سردار جوانان جنت) — the title given by the Prophet (saww) to Hasan (as) and Husayn (as)
Quran or Hadith
The Prophet (saww) is reported to have said: "Hasan and Husayn are the leaders of the youth of Paradise." — to be checked.
Fresh diagram to be drawn: Family tree — the Prophet Muhammad (saww), Bibi Fatima (sa), Imam Ali (as), and their sons Hasan (as) and Husayn (as).
- Imam Hasan (as) was the eldest son of Imam Ali (as) and Bibi Fatima (sa).
- He was the first grandson of the Prophet (saww), who loved him dearly.
- The Prophet (saww) called Hasan (as) and Husayn (as) the leaders of the youth of Paradise.