HADHRAT HASAN BASRI (rahmatullahalayh)

Once during childhood Hadhrat Hasan Basri (rahmatullah alayh) drank water from a mug in which water was left for Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) in the home of Hadhrat Umm-e-Salmah (radhiyallahu anha). When Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) enquired about the person who had drunk from his mug, he was told that it was Hasan. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) commented: "My knowledge will be diffused into him in proportion to the water he drank from the mug."

 Once Hadhrat Umm-e-Salmah (radhiyallahu anhua) placed Hasan on Rasulullah's (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) lap. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) made much dua for him. Thus, the greatness of Hadhrat Hasan Basri is attributable to all the spiritual blessings he gained from the holy household of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).