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Al-Hasan Bin Ali
Hasan ibn Ali (; 2 April 670) was an Alid political and religious leader. The eldest son of Ali and Fatima and a grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, Hasan briefly ruled as Rashidun caliph from January 661 until August 661. He is considered as the second Imam in Shia Islam, succeeding Ali and preceding his brother Husayn. As a grandson of the prophet, he is part of the and the , and also participated in the event of the mubahala. During the caliphate of Ali (), Hasan accompanied him in the military campaigns of the First Fitna. Following Ali's assassination in January 661, Hasan was acknowledged caliph in Kufa. His sovereignty was not recognized by Mu'awiya ibn Abi Sufyan (), the governor of Syria, who led an army into Kufa while pressing Hasan for abdication in letters. In response, Hasan sent a vanguard under Ubayd Allah ibn al-Abbas to block Mu'awiya's advance until he arrived with the main army. Meanwhile, Hasan was severely wounded in an abortive assassination a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hasaan Ibn Ali
Hasaan Ibn Ali (born William Henry Langford, Jr.; May 6, 1931 – 1980) was an American jazz pianist and composer. Ibn Ali was strongly influenced by Elmo Hope, and his playing was rapid and intense, retaining a sense of rhythm even when his style became increasingly unconventional. Only one recording of his playing – ''The Max Roach Trio Featuring the Legendary Hasaan'' – was released in his lifetime. Ibn Ali built a reputation in Philadelphia, where he influenced musicians including John Coltrane, but he remained little known elsewhere. Life and career Hasaan Ibn Ali was born William Henry Langford, Jr. in Philadelphia on May 6, 1931.Lee, William F. (1984) ''People in Jazz''. p. 163. Columbia Lady Music. . His mother was a domestic worker. In 1946 (aged 15), he toured with trumpeter Joe Morris (trumpeter), Joe Morris's rhythm and blues band.Porter, Lewis (1998) ''John Coltrane: His Life and Music''. p. 88. University of Michigan Press. . In 1950, he played locally with Cli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
