Imam Hasan ibn Ali, al-Mujtaba (peace be upon them)

Name: Hasan

Title: al-Mujtaba

Kunya: Abu Muhammad

Father: Ali ibn Abu Talib (Peace be upon him)

Mother: Fatimah bint Muhammad (Peace be upon them)

Born: 15th Ramadan, 3 AH/624 CE in Madinah, Hejaz region of the Arabian Peninsula

Died: 7th Safar, 50 AH/670 CE, after being poisoned by his wife, Ja’da.

Age at Martyrdom: 48

Period of Imamate: 9 years

Buried: Baqi’, Madinah, Hejaz region of the Arabian Peninsula

The Prophet's Grandson

Imam Hassan (AS) was the beloved grandson of the Prophet (PBUH) and the two had a special bond. The love between them was visible in private and public. He would hold Imam Hassan (AS) on his back and say, "O Allah, I love him, love him too!"

When the Prophet passed away, Imam Hassan (AS) was still a seven-year-old boy who missed his grandfather.

The Prophet was often heard praising Imam Hassan (AS). The Prophet praised both his grandsons and said, "Hasan and Hussain are the leaders of the youth in Paradise."

In other words, Imam Hassan (AS) is the leader of all the people of Paradise. With these narrations, the Prophet was referring to the great qualities that Imam Hassan (AS) displayed. There is no doubt that Imam Hassan (AS) was the most worthy person for the position of Imamate after his father, Imam Ali (AS).