Muhammad Hasan Abi al-Mahasin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sheikh Muhammad-Hasan Abu al-Mahasin |
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| محمد حسن أبي المحاسن | |
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| Religion | Islam |
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| Born | 1875 Karbala, Ottoman Iraq |
| Died | 1923 (aged 47–48) Karbala, Kingdom of Iraq |
| Children | 6 |
| Parents | Hamadi al-Maliki (father) |
| Relatives | Nouri al-Maliki (grandson) |
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| Teacher | Mirza Taqi al-Shirazi |
Sheikh Muhammad-Hasan Abu al-Mahasin (born in 1875, died in 1923) was an important Iraqi poet and politician. He is most famous for his part in the Iraqi revolt of 1920. This was a big uprising against the British who were in charge of Iraq at the time.
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Who Was Muhammad-Hasan Abu al-Mahasin?
Muhammad-Hasan Abu al-Mahasin was born in the city of Karbala in 1875. His family had moved to Karbala from a place called Janaja, near Hilla. They became well-known in Karbala, especially after marrying into the Nasrallah family. His family was part of the Al-Ali tribe, which is a branch of the Bani Malik tribe.
A Leader in the Iraqi Revolution
Abu al-Mahasin was a key leader in the Iraqi revolution. This revolution happened during and after World War I. It was a fight against the British who had taken control of Iraq.
He became a representative for Mirza Taqi al-Shirazi, who was a very respected religious leader. Abu al-Mahasin led a group called the Revolutionary Council in 1920. This council helped organize the uprising.
After Iraq gained its independence, Abu al-Mahasin became the Minister of Education. This was in the first national government under King Faisal I in 1922.
A Poet's Legacy
Abu al-Mahasin was also a famous poet. A "diwan" is a collection of a poet's works. His student, Sheikh Muhammad-Ali al-Yaqubi, published his diwan in 1966. It was called Diwan Abi al-Mahasin al-Karbalaei.
He wrote many poems about pan-Arabism. This is the idea of all Arab nations working together. His poems often spoke about the pride and glory of Arab people. One of his well-known lines translates to:
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فمتى تؤلف وحدة عربية |
When will there be Arab unity, |
This poem shows his strong belief in Arab unity. He felt that all Arab lands were his home, not just Iraq.
His Family Today
Abu al-Mahasin was married to the daughter of Sayyid Ali Nasrallah. He had six sons: Kamil, Muhammad-Husayn, Fadhil, Muhammad-Sharif, Abd al-Razzaq, and Mo'ein.
His grandson, Nouri al-Maliki, later became a very important politician. He served as the prime minister of Iraq from 2006 to 2014.
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