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Sunan Ibn Majah 118 — Hasan and Husain
The Virtue of `Ali ibn Abi Talib (ra)
Hadith About Hasan and Husain in Paradise
Sunan Ibn Majah : 118
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 118
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مُوسَى الْوَاسِطِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُعَلَّى بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي ذِئْبٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ " الْحَسَنُ وَالْحُسَيْنُ سَيِّدَا شَبَابِ أَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ وَأَبُوهُمَا خَيْرٌ مِنْهُمَا " .
Ibn 'Umar Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah said: 'Hasan and Husain will be the leaders of the youth of Paradise, and their father is better than them.
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 118In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 0English translation : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 118
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 118
This hadith about Hasan and Husain in Paradise is narrated by Ibn Umar. The Messenger of Allah said that Hasan and Husain will be the leaders of the youth of Paradise, and that their father is better than them. The narration gives honor to both grandsons of the Prophet and also praises their father, Ali. It does not describe the youth of Paradise in detail, nor does it list all their virtues. It gives one clear statement of rank. For readers searching for "Hasan and Husain leaders of youth of Paradise," this hadith is focused on their honor in Paradise and the added praise given to their father.
What we learn from this hadith
- Hasan and Husain are named as leaders of the youth of Paradise.
- The narration also praises their father.
- The hadith shows honor for the family of the Prophet.
- The explanation should not add details about Paradise beyond the text.
