Many times, the Prophet had said: “Hasan and Husain are my children”.

Many times, the Prophet had said: “Hasan and Husain are my children”. Because of this, Ali would refer to his other children, “You are my children and Hasan and Husain are the children of the Prophet.” His Birth Imam Hasan (PBUH) was born in Medina on the fifteenth of Ramadan in the third year after Hijrah.

His mother, Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (PBUH) brought him to the Prophet (peace be upon him and his Family) on the seventh day in a silken shawl from heaven, which Gabriel had brought down to the Prophet, may Allāh bless him and his Family. He called him Ḥasan and sacrificed a ram for him (in the ceremony of ‘aqīqa) [1] . Meanwhile, the word “al-Hasan” in Arabic means good or beautiful.

His birth was a momentous occasion, not only for his family but for the entire Muslim ummah, as he was the first grandson of the Prophet (PBUH) and the firstborn child of Imam Ali (PBUH) and Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (PBUH). His arrival further strengthened the spiritual and familial bonds within the , who were destined to play a crucial role in the future of Islam.

This naming carried deep spiritual significance, as it symbolized goodness, beauty, and virtue—qualities that Imam Hasan (PBUH) would embody throughout his life. His Teknonym and Epithets His teknonym was Abu Muhammad or Abu al-Qasim [2] , and epithets such as al-Mujtaba (the Chosen One), al-Sayyid (Master), and al-Zaki (the Pure One) have been used for him [3] .

Besides, several epithets have been commonly used for him and Imam al-Husain (PBUH), such as Sayyid Shabab Ahl al-Janna (the Master of the Youths of Paradise), Rayhanat Nabi Allah (The Flower of the Prophet of God) [4] , and al-Sibt (the Grandson) [5] . His Early Years Growing up under the direct supervision of the (PBUH), Imam Hasan (PBUH) was nurtured in an environment of piety, knowledge, and compassion.

He was raised alongside his younger brother, Imam Husayn (PBUH), in a household that exemplified the highest ethical and moral values.

The Prophet’s deep love for his grandsons was evident in numerous sayings, including his famous statement: “ Al-Hasan and Al-Husain are the chiefs of the youths of Paradise [6] .” This prophetic recognition of his status foreshadowed the immense role that Imam Hasan (PBUH) would play in guiding the Muslim community, advocating peace, and preserving the essence of Islam.

Thus, the historical context of Imam Hasan’s (PBUH) birth is deeply intertwined with the spiritual and historical evolution of Islam.