mubahalah verse) is a proof that Hasan and Husayn (a.

mubahalah verse) is a proof that Hasan and Husayn (a.s) are the Prophets sons, for He (the Prophet) had promised to summon his sons, so he called Hasan and Husayn.[2] c) Abu-`Abdullah Qurtubi, too, says in his book of exegesis that (the phrase) our sons as stated in the Quran is a proof that one's daughter's children are also considered one's offspring.[3] The holy Prophets statements (two of which are mentioned below) are the strongest proof that Imam Hasan and Imam Husayn (a.s) are the Prophets sons: These two are my children; whoever loves them loves me.[4] While pointing to Hasan and Husayn (a.s), the Prophet said, These two sons of mine are my sweet smelling flowers in this world.[5] [1] Mafatih al-Ghayb, tafsir; vol.

2, p. 488; printed in Egypt in 1308 A.H. [2] Ibid. [3] Al-Jami` li-Ahkam al-Qur'an, vol., 4, p. 104, Printed in Beirut. [4] Ibn `Asakir's Tarikh Madinat Dimashq, on Imam al-Husayn's biography. [5] Ibid. p. 62; tradition 112. Back Index Next Previous…