Hasan al-Askari

Imam Hasan al-Askari (December 6, 846 - January 4, 874), was the eleventh Shia Imam. His given name was Hasan ibn Ali ibn Muhammad.

Birth and family life

Hasan al Askari, whose ancestor was the prophet Muhammad was born in Samarra to Ali al-Hadi and Saleel. His title al-Askari derives from the Arabic word asker which means Army. Hasan's title was reflective of his living most of his life in a garrison town. He married a Byzantine slave woman who was a granddaughter of a Roman emperor. Her name was Nargis.

Related Topics:
Muhammad - Samarra - Ali al-Hadi - Byzantine

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