Imam Hasan(a.s.)
The second Imam is Imam Hasan (a.s.). His father is Imam Ali (a.s.) and his mother is Fatimah (a.s.), the daughter of the Prophet (s.a.). He was born in the city of Madinah on the fifteenth of the month of Ramadan. In the year 3 AH.
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.) loved Imam Hasan very much and treated him with great honor and respect. He would kiss Imam Hasan (a.s.) and say: I love Hasan and I love the friends of Hasan.
He would also say: Hasan and Husain are the leaders of the youths of Paradise.
Imam Hasan was very intelligent and virtuous. He was very careful about worship and prayer.
He was friendly with the poor and helped them. Imam Ali (a.s.), in accordance with the decree of the Prophet, introduced Imam Hasan as his successor and the leader and guardian of the people after him.
Imam Hasan continually increased the people's awareness, and he made great efforts to reveal the true nature of the oppressors in order that their lies and deceit should become known, and for the grounds to be prepared for resistance.
Finally, he was martyred on the 28th of the month of Safar, in the year 50 AH, and his holy body was buried in Madinah. Eternal peace be upon him.