عمران بن حصين

Imran ibn Husayn

The Companion Greeted by Angels

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Relation avec le Prophète ﷺ

Imran joined Islam relatively late but quickly gained a high standing near the Prophet. The Prophet praised him for his spiritual qualities, and Imran transmitted many intimate narrations about the Prophet's manners and worship. The Prophet predicted certain matters about Imran's life that came to pass, deepening Imran's certainty in prophecy and divine decree.

Événements Clés de Sa Vie

7 AH

Embraced Islam along with his father Husayn

8 AH

Participated in the conquest of Mecca

17 AH

Appointed as judge and teacher in Basra by Umar ibn al-Khattab

52 AH

Passed away in Basra

Biographie Complète

Imran ibn Husayn al-Khuza'i embraced Islam in 7 AH and quickly became one of the most devout companions. He was known for his extraordinary piety and asceticism. According to narrations, he would hear the angels greet him with salam — a divine honour that continued until he resorted to using cauterization for a severe illness; he then abandoned that treatment to restore the angelic visitations. This remarkable spiritual station distinguished him among the companions.

He served as a judge and teacher in Basra and became one of the most respected hadith narrators of his generation. He is recorded as having said he never used any written notes, relying entirely on his memorized traditions. Despite suffering severe chronic illness for much of his life, he remained patient, grateful, and spiritually active. He passed away in Basra in 52 AH as one of the greatest ascetics among the companions.

Citations Célèbres

"The best of you in issuing fatwas is Ali ibn Abi Talib." (his counsel to questioners)

"I have been ill for thirty years — and I have never ceased to praise Allah for it."

Leçons pour Votre Vie

1

Extraordinary piety can elevate a believer to receive divine distinction.

2

Patient endurance of illness with gratitude is among the highest worship.

3

Renouncing worldly comfort to maintain spiritual connection is a noble sacrifice.

4

True scholarship relies on memorized, embodied knowledge, not mere books.

Comment Leur Ressembler

Vous souhaitez suivre les traces de Imran ibn Husayn ? Commencez par ces étapes pratiques tirées de sa vie.

  • 1

    Extraordinary piety can elevate a believer to receive divine distinction.

  • 2

    Patient endurance of illness with gratitude is among the highest worship.

  • 3

    Renouncing worldly comfort to maintain spiritual connection is a noble sacrifice.

  • 4

    True scholarship relies on memorized, embodied knowledge, not mere books.

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