Imam al-Hasan (a.

Imam al-Hasan (a.s) explained that he had no loyal people in the Iraqi army, that if he had had people similar to Hijr in creed, faith, opinion, and sincerity, he would not have made peace with Mu’awiya. He (a.s) explained that he made peace with his opponent to keep safe Hijr and the like of Hijr from among the faithful. Adiy Bin Hatim Adiy bin Hatim was unique and ideal. He set a record in thought, faith, and sacrifice in the way of Allah.

According to his psychological, violent excitement, this great companion (of the Prophet) hurried to criticize Imam al-Hasan for making peace with Mu’awiya. His speech was modern; the speech of someone completely polite. His soul melted out of sadness and sorrow. So he said: “O son of Allah’s Apostle, would that I died before what I had seen. You have brought out of justice into tyranny. So we have left the truth we had followed and entered the falsehood from which we had escaped.

We have been given vice because of us; and we have accepted the low that is not suitable to us.” ‘Adi’s speech left in the Imam’s soul strong sorrow and sadness. So the Imam (a.s) explained to him the reason why he made peace (with Mu’awiya), saying: “O ‘Adi, surely I have come to know that most people desired for making peace and hated war. I did not want to force them to do what they disliked.

I have thought that I have to postpone this war to someday, for surely Allah is in a state (of glory) every moment.” In his answer, Imam al-Hasan has explained that his army was tired of war, inclined to well-being, and preferred peace to war, and that he was determined to battle against Mu’awiya during a suitable time that would guarantee success and victory. However ‘Adi was not satisfied with the Imam’s speech. Rather he walked to Imam al-Husayn (a.s) with heavy steps.

His heart was boiling with anger and enthusiasm. Ubaydillah bin ‘Umar was with him. When he reached Imam al-Husayn, he said to him with tones dripping enthusiasm and determination for starting war: “O Abu Abdullah, you have bought abasement for glory. You have accepted the little and left the much. Obey us today and disobey us throughout the time! Leave al-Hasan and what he has thought of this peacemaking. Gather your followers from among the people of Kufa and the like.

Appoint my companion and me over this vanguard.