were more deserving than my own children of coming inside, and who is the one after Allah Almighty who caused the hairs on our heads to grow, it is you, the Sadaat, who caused them to grow.’ (Tareekh-e-Ibn-Asakir, vol. 14, p. 175)

The love of the Lion of Allah for Imam Hasan

Sayyiduna Asbagh Bin Nubaatah رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ states: ‘Sayyiduna Imam Hasan Mujtaba رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ once fell ill, so Ameer-ul-Mumineen Sayyiduna Ali al-Murtada رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ went to visit him and we also accompanied him. Ameer-ul-Mumineen Sayyiduna Ali Al-Murtada رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ enquired about his well-being and said, ‘O grandson of the Messenger! How is your health now?’ He replied, ‘اَلْـحَمْـدُ لـِلّٰـه, I am better.’ He رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ said, ‘If Allah Almighty wills, you will remain better.’ Then, Imam Hasan رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ said, ‘Help me sit by giving me support.’ Thus, Ameer-ul-Mumineen Sayyiduna Ali Al-Murtada رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ helped him sit up by allowing him to lean on his chest. Then Imam Hasan     رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ said, ‘One day, my beloved grandfather, the mercy to the worlds     صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said to me: O my son! There is a tree in Paradise which is known as Shajarat-ul-Balwa; those who were afflicted by hardship will be gathered by that tree on the Day of Judgement, whereas the scale would not be placed yet and neither would the books of deeds be opened yet; they will be granted complete reward. Then, the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم recited this verse:

اِنَّمَا یُوَفَّى الصّٰبِرُوْنَ اَجْرَهُمْ بِغَیْرِ حِسَابٍ(۱۰)

It is the patient ones who will be paid their reward in full, without measure.’

[Kanz-ul-Iman (translation of Quran)] (Part 23, Surah Al-Zumar, Verse 10)

Dear Islamic brothers! Just as we learn about the love of Ameer-ul-Mumineen Sayyiduna Ali رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ towards his son, Imam Hasan رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ, at the same time, we also learn from the saying of the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم that was mentioned by Imam Hasan رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ that those who bear patience upon hardships, calamities and tests will be granted full reward on the Day of Judgement for their patience. Remember! There are countless wisdoms