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    Hasan Basri
    Hasan Basri
    Hasan Basri
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    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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNaima Sohaib
    Release dateAug 8, 2017
    ISBN9781370925261
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      States 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

    No part of this book may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or otherwise, including photocopying, recording, Internet or any storage and retrieval system without prior written permission from the Publisher.

    Available in print at Dawah Books

    dawahbooks.com.pk

    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

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