AI-Hasan and Al-Hussein

AI-Hasan and Al-Hussein

The story of al-Hasan and al-Hussein is areal tragedy. They are the grandsons of the Messenger of Allah, to whom may Allah's Blessings and peace be granted; the sons of Ali Ibn Abi Talib, may peace be upon hirn, and Fatima the daughter of the Prophet Mohammed. But their honourable placing did not prevent their enemies from plotting and aggressing against them. The tragedy of al-Hasan and al-Hussein grows greater as they are two virtuous members of Ahlul Bait, the family of the Prophet, to whom may Allah's Blessings and peace be granted, and the two beloved grandsons of the Prophet whom He called the two sweet basils; and the masters of al-Jannah (Paradise).