Hassan al-Basri
Hassan Al-Basri, a beacon of knowledge
By : Abu Tariq Hijazi | Arab News | 26 Jun 2012
Hassan Al-Basri (21-110 A.H.) emerged as one of the greatest theologian tutor of Basra, leader of the scholars of his time and well known for his strict and encompassing embodiment of the Sunnah. He is also famous for his immense knowledge, fearless remonstration of the authorities with power of attraction in discourse and as the adviser to Caliph Umar bin Abdul Aziz.
