Hasan al Basri (Rahimahullah)
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Short Biography of Hasan al Basri (Rahimahullah)
He was one of the most renowned tabi`een
(the generation after the death of the Prophet PBUH ) and prominent
figures of his time. He was a jurist and a scholar. He was a pious and
devout person. He was famous for his eloquence, inspiring speeches,
wisdom, asceticism, and deep knowledge. He is the revered tabi`ee and
the scholar of the people of Basrah, Abu Sa`eed Al-Hasan Ibn Abi
Al-Hasan Ibn Yasaar Al-Basri R.A
Birth and early years
Al-Hasan Al-Basri was born in Al-Madeenah
in 21 A.H., 642 A.C. during the caliphate of the leader of the
Believers, `Umar Ibn Al-Khattaab R.A. Both his parents were slaves. His
father became a prisoner of war when the Muslims conquered Misaan, an
area between Basrah and Waasit in Iraq. His father embraced Islam and
lived inAl-Madeenah where he married a bondwoman called Khayyirah who
was the maid-slave of Umm Salamh R.A the wife of the Prophet PBUH . The
Mother of the Believers, Umm Salamah R.A freed Khayyirah after she gave
birth to her son Al-Hasan. Al-Hasan spent his early years with his
family in Waadi Al-Qura nearAl- Madeenah. Before he was fourteen years
old, he managed to memorize the Glorious Quran. He also learnt reading,
writing, and some mathematics. He heard many sayings of the Companions
of the Prophet PBUH and he used to listen to the leader of the
Believers, `Uthmaan Ibn `Affaan R.Awhenever he delivered the Friday
sermon. Al-Hasan was fourteen years old at that time.
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