He assumed the Imamate after his father's martyrdom and concluded a truce with Mu'awiya to preserve Muslim lives amid a highly volatile political landscape. Known for his forbearance, generosity and devotion, he was martyred by poisoning and buried in al-Baqi', Medina.
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Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba
Al-Mujtaba, grandson of the Prophet
- Birth
- 15 Ramadan, 3 AH (Medina)
- Martyrdom / Passing
- 7 Safar, 50 AH (Medina; by poisoning, per Shia narration)
- Relation to Ahl al-Bayt
- Eldest son of Imam Ali and Fatimah; the second Imam
Teachings
- Political patience and preservation of communal unity, and the generosity attributed to him throughout his biography.
Related occasions
Shahadat of Imam Hasan