49 Best Imam Hassan Quotes: Timeless Wisdom from the Grandson of the Prophet

Introduction

Imam Hassan ibn Ali (b. 625 AD), the elder grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and son of Imam Ali and Lady Fatimah, is remembered for his unmatched wisdom, patience, and generosity.

Known as the “Prince of Peace,” Imam Hassan (AS) chose reconciliation over conflict to preserve the unity of the Muslim Ummah, showcasing extraordinary foresight and humility.

His life reflects profound lessons in leadership, forgiveness, and moral integrity values that remain timeless and universal.

In this post, I’ve gathered 49 Best Imam Hassan quotes on patience, knowledge, generosity, and justice to inspire and guide readers from all walks of life. Let’s explore the legacy of this noble Imam through his words.

14 Imam Hassan Quotes on Justice

Do not be hasty in punishing someone’s sin, and leave room between the fault and punishment for apology.

Imam Hassan
Treat people the way you like to be treated

Treat people the way you like to be treated.

Imam Hassan

The strongest among you is the one who controls his anger.

Imam Hassan
The most preferable adornment is graceful manners

The most preferable adornment is graceful manners.

Imam Hassan

Goodness that is free of any wickedness is gratitude for the blessings, and patience during misfortune.

Imam Hassan
Clemency is suppression of anger and self restraint

Clemency is suppression of anger and self-restraint.

Imam Hassan

The annihilation of people lies in three things: arrogance, greed, and envy.

Imam Hassan
Avariciousness is for one to consider what he has given away as a loss and what he kept as glory

Avariciousness is for one to consider what he has given away as a loss and what he kept as glory.

Imam Hassan

I did not witness an oppressor who is more alike to an oppressed than the one who is envious.

Imam Hassan
The most discerning eye is the one that penetrates into the blessings

The most discerning eye is the one that penetrates into the blessings.

Imam Hassan

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The most auditory ear is the one that heeds reminding and benefits from it.

Imam Hassan
The most pure of hearts is the one purified from doubt

The most pure of hearts is the one purified from doubt.

Imam Hassan

Brotherhood is loyalty during adversity and during comfort.

Imam Hassan
Opportunities pass away swiftly and take longer to return

Opportunities pass away swiftly, and take longer to return.

Imam Hassan

10 Imam Hassan Quotes on Leadership

Consulting in groups leads you toward success.

Imam Hassan
Teach your knowledge to others and learn what others know this way you will both improve your own

Teach your knowledge to others and learn what others know; this way, you will both improve your own knowledge and learn what you didn’t know about.

Imam Hassan

The best of people are those who are the most beneficial to others.

Imam Hassan
A true friend is always on your side whether in hardships or comforts

A true friend is always on your side, whether in hardships or comforts.

Imam Hassan

Fraternity is to be faithful both in hardships and in comfort.

Imam Hassan
The nation that relies on consultation is guided towards progress

The nation that relies on consultation is guided towards progress.

Imam Hassan

Do not argue with someone who does not understand the value of your silence.

Imam Hassan
Your actions speak louder than your words. Let your deeds reflect your true intentions

Your actions speak louder than your words. Let your deeds reflect your true intentions.

Imam Hassan

Success is not measured by wealth, but by the impact you have on others.

Imam Hassan
The truest form of strength is in controlling ones own desires

The truest form of strength is in controlling one’s own desires.

Imam Hassan

10 Imam Hassan Quotes on Generosity and Kindness

Generosity is giving in prosperity and adversity.

Imam Hassan
Whoever counts the number of his charities ruins his spirit of generosity

Whoever counts the number of his charities, ruins his spirit of generosity.

Imam Hassan

We are people whose bounties are flowing… Our souls give out before we are asked in fear of the disgrace of the one who asks.

Imam Hassan
I am ashamed as I am myself in need of Allah to repulse a beggar

I am ashamed, as I am myself in need of Allah, to repulse a beggar.

Imam Hassan

The best wealth is contentment and the worst poverty is humility.

Imam Hassan
Whoever knows Allah will fall in love with Him

Whoever knows Allah will fall in love with Him. 

Imam Hassan

The most preferable adornment is graceful manners.

Imam Hassan
Befriend people in the same manner you would like them to befriend you

Befriend people in the same manner you would like them to befriend you.

Imam Hassan

Goodness that is free of any wickedness is gratitude for the blessings, and patience during misfortune.

Imam Hassan
The greatest act of worship is to be kind to others

The greatest act of worship is to be kind to others.

Imam Hassan

8 Imam Hassan Quotes on Patience and Forgiveness

The nation that relies on consultation is guided towards progress.

Imam Hassan
Fraternity is to be faithful both in hardships and in comfort

Fraternity is to be faithful both in hardships and in comfort.

Imam Hassan

Teach your knowledge to others and learn what others know; this way, you will both improve your own knowledge and learn what you didn’t know about.

Imam Hassan
The best of people are those who are the most beneficial to others

The best of people are those who are the most beneficial to others.

Imam Hassan

Do not be hasty in punishing someone’s sin, and leave room between the fault and punishment for apology.

Imam Hassan
The best chance for a benevolent person to forgive a guilty one is when there is no way out for the latter

The best chance for a benevolent person to forgive a guilty one is when there is no way out for the latter.

Imam Hassan

Goodness that is free of any wickedness is gratitude for the blessings, and patience during misfortune.

Imam Hassan
The strongest among you is the one who controls his anger

The strongest among you is the one who controls his anger.

Imam Hassan

7 Imam Hassan Quotes on Knowledge and Wisdom

Teach your knowledge to others and learn what others know; this way, you will both improve your own knowledge and learn what you didn’t know.

Imam Hassan
The most discerning eye is the one that penetrates into the blessings and the most auditory ear is the one that

The most discerning eye is the one that penetrates into the blessings, and the most auditory ear is the one that heeds the reminder and benefits from it.

Imam Hassan

Whoever knows Allah will fall in love with Him.

Imam Hassan
Wisdom is the distinction between knowledge and understanding

Wisdom is the distinction between knowledge and understanding.

Imam Hassan

Piety and constant pondering—thinking is the root of all virtues.

Imam Hassan
Treating people good mannered way is a crucial part of wisdom

Treating people good-mannered way is a crucial part of wisdom.

Imam Hassan

Silence is a better companion, even if you are a perfect speaker.

Imam Hassan
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