This text emphasizes the necessity of knowing the Imam of one’s time to avoid dying in ignorance. It presents multiple narrations where Imam Hadi explicitly introduced Imam Hasan al-Askari as his successor, showing that identifying and obeying the rightful Imam is a continuous religious duty for all eras.
Imam Hasan al-Askari condemns hypocrisy as the worst trait: a mismatch between inner truth and outward appearance used to deceive others. While discretion can be virtuous, deception corrupts human integrity. The Qur’an affirms that truth and honesty endure, while hypocrisy and trickery inevitably fail.
This narration tells of Narjis, a Roman princess divinely guided through dreams to marry Imam Hasan al-Askari. Through faith, sacrifice, and obedience to Allah, she becomes the mother of Imam Mahdi, highlighting that true family foundations rest on divine guidance and piety.
“Surely, you must have encountered phrases and sentences that have multiple meanings. Imagine your father has asked you to do something for him and also told you that if you have any questions, ask your brother. If, while doing the
Imam Hasan al-Askari teaches that true believers know and fulfill others’ rights with humility. Self-awareness and compassion unite humanity, guiding people toward justice, love, and service. Faith, not race, creates real unity, making believers like one body that shares pain, mercy, and responsibility for all.
True Shiites are defined not by claims but by character. Imam Hasan al-Askari teaches that recognizing believers’ rights, fulfilling them diligently, and showing humility are core signs. Imam Ali’s humble service to guests exemplifies this virtue. Whoever imitates such humility and respect truly belongs to the Shi‘a, the holy family.
Imam Hasan al-Askari teaches that considering sins insignificant makes them grave before Allah, while viewing them as serious reduces their harm. Though Allah mercifully classifies sins as major and minor, believers should never belittle disobedience, as remorse protects the heart, whereas familiarity with sin darkens it.
Imam Hassan al-Askari (PBUH) instructed a famed physician’s student to perform a unique medical procedure. The method amazed scholars, who sought guidance from a renowned Christian priest. After meeting the Imam, the priest embraced Islam, declaring the Imam comparable to Jesus in miracles. He devoted his life to serving the Imam.
Consider a sect, whom despite its truth, is put under pressure by the government and other political and religious groups. They are slaughtered in the open and in secret, never leaving them a decade in peace. And the society, well
Imam Hassan al-Askari (PBUH) advised Ibn Babawayh to uphold piety, prayer, charity, forgiveness, patience, family ties, and moral conduct. He urged helping others, respecting the Quran, and promoting good. He reminded believers to await Imam Mahdi’s reappearance with endurance, for justice will prevail and the righteous will inherit the earth.
Imam Hassan al-Askari (PBUH) endured constant surveillance and imprisonment under Abbasid tyranny. Even criminals assigned to torture him were transformed by witnessing his continual fasting, night-long worship, and spiritual purity. Overwhelmed by his piety, they abandoned harming him, leaving the Abbasid officials humiliated by their failed efforts.
Imam Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him) said: “The greatest form of orphanhood is not the orphan who has lost his father, but the orphan who has been separated from his Imam, to whom he has no access, and who
