The Generations · The Friends of God
quddisa sirruhu — may his secret be sanctified
Basra, Iraq
Nourished by prophecy, accustomed to victory, the Ka’ba of works and learning, the compass of scrupulousness and restraint, foremost in the seat of honor, at the forefront of religious practice, Hasan of Basra — God’s mercy be upon him. His virtues are many and his laudable qualities countless. He was the master of learning and proper conduct, and the fear and the grief of the Real enveloped him constantly.
His path continues ↓His portrait is his lamp: no image survives, and none is needed.
It is related that during his childhood at Omm Salama’s house (God be pleased with her), Hasan drank water one day from the Prophet’s ﷺ jug (peace and blessing be upon him).
He asked, “Who drank this water?”
“Hasan,” they said.
The Prophet said, “As much as he drank of this water, so much shall my knowledge permeate him.”
It is also related that one day the Prophet (peace be upon him) went to Omm Salama's house, and Hasan was set down next to him. The [Prophet ﷺ] (https://people.islamic.network/people/prophet-muhammad) prayed for him. Whatever Hasan attained was from the blessing of that prayer.
