Therefore, Imam Hasan (a.

Therefore, Imam Hasan (a.s.) had guardianship over Imam Husayn (a.s.), too.”[^3] Salim Ibn Qiys says, “I witnessed the will of Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) about succession of Imam Hasan (a.s.). Imam Ali (a.s.) took as witness Husayn (a.s.), (S), his entire Household, and the Shi’ah chiefs. Then he gave Imam Hasan (a.s.) his books and weapon and said, ‘O my son!

The Messenger of Allah (S) ordered me to appoint you as my successor and give you the books and weapon, just as he appointed me as his successor and gave me his books and weapon.’”[^4] Shahr Ibn Huwshab says, “When Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) wanted to go toward Kufah, he gave his books and weapon to Umm Salamah.

When Imam Hasan (a.s.) returned from Kufah to Medina, Umm Salamah gave them to him.”[^5] Muhammad Ibn Hanafiyah told Ali Ibn Husayn (a.s.), “I know that (S) appointed Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) as his successor and caliph and then Imam Hasan (a.s.) and then Imam Husayn (a.s.).”[^6] Tariq Ibn Shahab says, “Amiral Mu’minin (a.s.) told Hasan (a.s.) and Husayn (a.s.), ‘You will be the Imams after me and the masters of youth of Paradise. You are infallible. May Allah guard you!

May Allah curse your enemies!’”[^7] Fazl Ibn Hasan Tabarsi has written in his book ‘A’lamul Wura, “The Shi’ah have frequently narrated that Imam Ali (a.s.) had emphasized the Imamate of his son, Hasan (a.s.), among the Shi’ah, introducing him as the successor to himself.”[^8] In the morning of his martyrdom day, Imam Hasan (a.s.) performed a sermon. Then Abdullah Ibn Abbas stood up and said, “O people! This is the son of your prophet (S) and will be your successor and Imam.

Take oath of allegiance with him.” The people hurried to take allegiance with him.[^9] Abu ‘Abdullah Jadali said, “I was present when Amiral Mu’minin (a.s.) willed to his son Hasan (a.s.).” Then he quoted Imam Ali’s (a.s.) will.[^10] When Amiral Mu’minin (a.s.) was hit by the sword of Ibn Muljam and the people had gathered around his bed, he told them, “Go out, because I want to will.” So everyone went out except some of the close Shi’ahs.

Then Imam Ali (a.s.) praised the Exalted Allah and said, “I set Hasan and Husayn (a.s.) as my successors. Obey them, because (S) has stressed their Imamate.”[^11] ‘Asbagh Ibn Nabatah says, “When Amiral Mu’minin (a.s.) was hit by Ibn Muljam, he called Hasan and Husayn (a.s.) and said, ‘I pass away tonight. Listen to me! O Hasan! You are my successor and the Imam after me. O Husayn! You will be my successor too.