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Al-Hasan ibn ʿAli ibn Abi Talib : his life and times Ali M. Sallabi ; translated by Nasiruddin al-Khattab ; edited by Huda Khattab

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Original language: Arabic Series: Publication details: Riyadh : International Islamic Publishing House, c2014.Description: 425 p. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 9786035012133
Other title:
  • Ḥasan ibn ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib : shakhṣīyatuhu wa-ʿaṣruh
Uniform titles:
  • Ḥasan ibn ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib. English
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BP193.12.A3 S3413 2014
Summary: The life of al-Hasan ibn ‘Ali ibn Abi Tâlib (may Allah be pleased with him), a grandson of the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him), demonstrates that one should give the highest priority to the unity of the Muslim community. This is an important lesson for leaders at all levels and all times. Sometimes, it is essential to yield graciously and give up positions of status and authority for the greater good of the Ummah. By giving up the caliphate to Muâwiyah, al-Hasan (may Allah be pleased with him) clearly demonstrated that the differences among the Muslims were purely political. Even though the Muslims were fighting amongst themselves, they still regarded each other as brothers as sisters in faith. The life of al-Hasan (may Allah be pleased with him) sets an example for all Muslims, especially our Muslim leaders. It shows us how we should be willing to sacrifice the adornments of this transient world for the sake of Allah, the Exalted.
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REGULAR University of Wollongong in Dubai Islamic Collection 297.64 SA AL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available T0053075

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The life of al-Hasan ibn ‘Ali ibn Abi Tâlib (may Allah be pleased with him), a grandson of the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him), demonstrates that one should give the highest priority to the unity of the Muslim community. This is an important lesson for leaders at all levels and all times. Sometimes, it is essential to yield graciously and give up positions of status and authority for the greater good of the Ummah. By giving up the caliphate to Muâwiyah, al-Hasan (may Allah be pleased with him) clearly demonstrated that the differences among the Muslims were purely political. Even though the Muslims were fighting amongst themselves, they still regarded each other as brothers as sisters in faith. The life of al-Hasan (may Allah be pleased with him) sets an example for all Muslims, especially our Muslim leaders. It shows us how we should be willing to sacrifice the adornments of this transient world for the sake of Allah, the Exalted.

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