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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Imam Hasan bin Ali Stage One: During His Father's Lifetime Imam Hasan's (as) role, during the lifetime of his father, and especially under his caliphate, was marked by his total obedience to his father, who was his example and leader. He dealt with him, not only as a kind son, but also as an obedient soldier in the deepest sense of the word, with its implications of compliance and discipline.

The role of Imam Hasan (as) was expressed, during all the critical days his father, Imam ‘Ali (as), lived through, in total submission to his father, his leader and the source of his inspiration. Following are some of his deeds during this part of his life: A.

After the camp of Imam ‘Ali (as) was attacked, due to the mutiny of Talha and al-Zubair in the city of Basrah, and after the rising of the deviants under the leadership of Mu'awiyah bin Abu Sufyan, Imam ‘Ali (as) felt he needed the support of the masses of Kufa to protect the right and put down the sedition kindled by some people. B. For that mission, he chose his elder son, Hasan (as).

He ordered him to encourage the people of Kufa to champion the pure Islamic cause, represented by Imam ‘Ali (as). Imam Hasan (as) accepted the mission and made for Kufa in the company of Ammar bin Yasir. Imam Hasan (as) was carrying an edict from Imam ‘Ali (as) to his governor in Kufa, Abu-Musa al-Ash'ari, relieving him of his post due to his disgraceful stance in failing Imam ‘Ali (as) and turning his back on the indisputable truth.

As soon as he entered Kufa, the multitudes swelled around Imam Hasan (as) declaring their loyalty and their readiness to help him. He made a speech, in which he blew enthusiasm into their inept souls, and urged the people to hoist the banner of jihad high. Imam Hasan (as) was most successful in accomplishing his mission. He exhorted them to support the right, defend the message and its noble state.[^1]13 C. The battle of al-Jamal (The Camel) had already ended in Basrah.

Mu'awiyah was rapidly gathering Syrian forces, stationing them at Siffin. Imam ‘Ali (as) got wind of the moves of the Ummayad party. He divulged the news to his soldiers, and asked their council. They all announced their readiness to do whatever Imam ‘Ali (as) ordered them. In the meantime, Imam Hasan (as) was standing amid the masses calling them to rally around the truth. In one of his speeches he said: “Thanks be to Allah. There is no god other than He. He has no partner.