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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Imam Hasan bin Ali Post-Treaty Era After signing the treaty, Imam Hasan (as), the grandson of the Holy Prophet (S), remained in Kufa for a few days. His heart was wrung by pain for what had happened. He prepared to return to Madina, the city of his illustrious grandfather, the Messenger of Allah (S). When his noble procession set out, all the people of Kufa went out. They were deeply remorseful, with the look of great sorrow on their faces.

They were either in tears or sad-looking. And why not? They would be humiliated after Imam Hasan (as) and Ahlul Bayt had departed. The seditionists were by now in control of their lives, they appeared helpless, and disgrace descended upon their city. Mu'awiyah transferred the caliphate and general command from Kufa to Damascus. The Umayyad military forces entered Kufa, tightening their grip on it, striking fear into the hearts, and spreading their terror.

Those who collaborated with the Urnayyads were rewarded, and those who opposed them were put to the sword. Imam Hasan's (as) caravan set off crossing the desert, while pain was striking at his heart, parting with his capital, and the places which held his memories. It was hard for him to abandon his Shi'ites and elite who supported him with firm determination and resolution, until they arrived at a blind alley. They were besieged and hunted down with the employment of every low and cheap method.

The Umayyad clique began their vengeance. On the other hand, when his caravan approached the holy city of Madina, its people rushed to welcome the Imam and his family (as). Rapture colored their faces. Why not? The blessing of the presence of the Ahlul Bayt (as) had returned to them, and the goodness, all goodness, came to their city. As soon as he settled, Imam Hasan (as) and his family set about to take up his religious responsibilities, but on a new line.

If he was a ruler before who discharged the affairs of the ummah, and set plans for its future through the office of political Imamate, and steered the ship to the coast of happiness, goodness and guidance; after the signing of the treaty he tread upon a new path. He established a great ideological school and leadership so as to be a seat of guidance and knowledge by which the ummah would be guided to the straight path of Allah, and His concluding Message.