The Life of Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba (as)

The Life of Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba (as)

Imam al-Ḥasan al-Mujtabā (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhi al-salām — “peace be upon him”) exemplifies wisdom joined with generosity and an unshakable calm. His life shows how true strength lies not in confrontation but in the courage to safeguard divine truth through foresight and patience. As the eldest grandson of the Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him and his Family), he inherited not only the Prophet’s nobility but also his mission to uphold justice through moral leadership.

About the Book

The Life of Imam al-Hasan al-Mujtaba (ʿa), published by Ansariyan Publications (Qom, Iran), presents a detailed and well-documented study of the Imam’s life, family lineage, and role in early Islamic history. Drawing upon authentic ḥadīth and classical Shīʿī sources, the author portrays Imam al-Ḥasan (ʿa) as a leader whose scholarship and compassion redefined the meaning of just and principled governance in Islam.

The book explores his upbringing in the household of revelation (Ahl al-Bayt, the Prophet’s Household), his role beside his father Imam ʿAlī (ʿa), and his leadership after him. It examines the peace treaty with Muʿāwiyah not as compromise but as strategic preservation of unity, reflecting his humility, generosity (karam), and profound knowledge (ʿilm) as extensions of the Prophet’s own character.

What You Will Discover

• The noble lineage and early life of Imam al-Ḥasan (ʿa) in the Prophet’s household.
• His intellectual contributions and moral influence within the early Muslim community.
• The circumstances and wisdom behind his peace treaty with Muʿāwiyah.
• His acts of compassion, generosity, and forgiveness as principles of leadership.
• His enduring role as al-Mujtabā (“the Chosen One”) in shaping the ethical and spiritual vision of Islam.

About the Author

This work, published by Ansariyan Publications, compiles research from leading scholars of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhim al-salām — “peace be upon them”). It draws on classical biographical collections such as al-Irshād by Shaykh al-Mufīd and Biḥār al-Anwār by ʿAllāmah al-Majlisī, presenting a clear and spiritually reflective account of Imam al-Ḥasan’s (ʿa) life and legacy.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is ideal for readers seeking a balanced understanding of Imam al-Ḥasan al-Mujtabā (ʿa) — students of Islamic history, researchers of Shīʿī scholarship, and anyone who wishes to discover how wisdom, patience, and generosity define true leadership in Islam.