Birth of Imām Ḥasan - Ramaḍān 3 A.H.

In the events of 2 A.H., the marriage of Ḥaḍrat ‘Alī(ra) and Ḥaḍrat Fāṭimah(ra) was mentioned. In Ramaḍān 3 A.H., i.e., approximately 10 months after their marriage, they were blessed with a child. The Holy Prophet(sa) named him Ḥasan(ra). This is the very same Ḥasan(ra), who received the appellation of ‘Imām Ḥasan (May the Mercy of God be upon him)’ among the Muslims. In his physical appearance, Ḥasan(ra) greatly resembled the Holy Prophet(sa). Just as the Holy Prophet(sa) dearly loved his child Ḥaḍrat Fāṭimah(ra), in the same manner, he had special love for her children as well. On many occasions, the Holy Prophet(sa) would say, “O God! I love these children. You also love them and love those who love them.” Many a time, it would so happen that the Holy Prophet(sa) would be occupied in Ṣalāt and Ḥasan(ra) would cling to the Holy Prophet(sa). When the Holy Prophet(sa) would be in Rukū’,1 Ḥasan(ra) would make way and slip through his legs. At times, when the Companions would stop him from doing so, the Holy Prophet(sa) would hold back the Companions saying, “Let him be.” In actuality, since his clinging to the Holy Prophet(sa) failed to divert his attention, the Holy Prophet(sa) did not wish to become a hindrance in the childish expression of his innocent love. On one occasion, with regards to Imām Ḥasan, the Holy Prophet(sa) said, “This child of mine is a Sayyid (i.e., a Chief) and a time shall come when through him, God shall reconcile two parties among the Muslims.” As such, at its appropriate time, this prophecy was fulfilled.2