Hasan Basri
By Naima Sohaib
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Hasan Basri was an early Muslim preacher, ascetic, scholar and mystic. He belonged to the tabiun (companion of the companions of the Prophet), and rose to become one of the most celebrated Muslims of the time. He preached against materialism and in this regard his teachings to this day have great relevance for us. He was considered an expert scholar of Islamic sciences. His passionate sermons touched people's hearts and often moved them to tears. When his advice was sought, he would fearlessly speak his mind in front of rulers and people of authority. He was a guide, a preacher, a reformer and an orator. He is a shining role model for Muslims of all times.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5States that Hasan of Basra did not learn much from 'Ali. References that he was a 'comprehensive' muslim and that many Sufi 'sects' wrongly claimed he was 'one of them' etc.. I found it slyly written from an anti-sufi perspective. However, it also implies criticism of purely 'lineage' based power structures such as during the Ummayid Dynasty.
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Hasan Basri - Naima Sohaib
HASAN BASRI
Naima Sohaib
Muslim Heroes series No. 16
Translated by Asma Farooq
Copyright 2017 Naima Sohaib
Smashwords Edition
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Translated from the Urdu book Islami Tareekh ki Qabil-e-Fakhr Shakhsiat
by Naima Sohaib
Table of Contents
Title Page
Foreword
Introduction
Birth
Education
Public Recognition
Start of Tribulations in Hasan Basri’s Time
The Great Reformer
Countering the Trials of Materialism with Concern for the Hereafter
Identifying Moral Diseases or the Founder of Sufism
Condemnation of Extreme Behavior in Renunciation of Worldly Life
Resisting the People in Power – Proclamation of Truth and Seeking Repentance
Countering Ideological Trials and Discouraging Sectarian Divisions
Intense Propogation of Virtues and Ethics
Death
Virtues and Qualities
References
About the Author
About the Translator
Foreword
All praise is for Allah, the Lord of the worlds.
After the death of Umar bin Abdul Aziz, the fifth rightly guided caliph, the Umayyad rulers adopted a lifestyle of grandeur, luxury, pleasure and hypocrisy. This attitude started seeping into the lifestyles of the masses. There was a great danger that the Muslims would lose the values that had been instilled in them by Prophet Muhammad (SAW). At this point, Hasan Basri emerged as a beacon of light and hope in a dark era of moral and spiritual decadence. His close association with the companions of the Holy Prophet (SAW) had ingrained in him a deep fear of Allah and a sense of accountability in the Hereafter. He used his public speeches and sermons to reignite the true spirit of Islam into the masses.
Allah bestowed upon him such qualities that are rare to find in one individual. He had a profound knowledge of the Quran and Hadith combined with eloquence, wisdom, moral courage and a sense of justice. His dynamic personality makes him one of the great heroes of Islamic history.
May Allah reward Sohaib Umar for his help with the editing and formatting of this booklet and Naima Sohaib for inspiring and encouraging me to complete this translation.
Asma Farooq
Hasan Basri
The Great Scholar and Ascetic of Basra
Introduction
His name was Hasan and his kuniyat was Abu Saeed. Due to his lengthy stay in Basra, he acquired the title of Basri. Since he traded in jewels and gems, he was also known as Hasan Luluee (Hasan of pearls).
His father Yasar was born in a small town in Iraq called Maysan. He was a jeweler and an expert in his field. This is the time when Muslims were advancing swiftly, conquering one territory after another. After Basra, Maysan was also conquered and Yasar was brought as a prisoner of war to Madinah. Here, Yasar was handed over to the famous companion of the Holy Prophet (SAW) Zayd bin Thabit (RA). Under his influence Yasar converted to Islam. Impressed by his righteousness and