Born in Madinah: Imam Husayn (as) was born in Madinah in the year 4 AH (626 CE), one year after his elder brother, Imam Hasan (as). He was the second son of Imam Ali (as) and Bibi Fatima (sa), the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (saww).
The second grandson: He was the second grandson of the Prophet (saww), who loved him as dearly as he loved his brother. The Prophet (saww) would hold him, kiss him, and carry him on his shoulders.
Leaders of Paradise's youth: The Prophet (saww) said that Hasan (as) and Husayn (as) are the leaders of the youth of Paradise. He also said, "Husayn is from me, and I am from Husayn." This shows how deeply the Prophet (saww) loved him and how closely their missions were joined.
Example
A part of me: Think of a grandfather holding his little grandson and telling everyone, "This child is a part of me." That is how the Prophet (saww) spoke about Husayn (as) — with love, and with the knowledge that this child had a great mission ahead of him.
Key Terms
- Leaders of the youth of Paradise (سردار جوانان جنت) — the title given by the Prophet (saww) to Hasan (as) and Husayn (as)
- Bibi Fatima (sa) (بی بی فاطمہ سلام اللہ علیہا) — the daughter of the Prophet (saww) and the mother of Imam Husayn (as)
Quran or Hadith
The Prophet (saww) is reported to have said: "Husayn is from me, and I am from Husayn." — to be checked.
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 Husayn (as) was born in Madinah in 4 AH (626 CE).
- He was the second son of Imam Ali (as) and Bibi Fatima (sa).
- The Prophet (saww) said, "Husayn is from me, and I am from Husayn."