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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Imam Hasan bin Ali Justifications Of The Treaty With Mu'awiyah And Its Terms All through our studies on the life of Imam Hasan (as), whether during the lifetime of his father or during his own reign, we witnessed his strength of character, his steely determination, and swift action to sort out problems and reach sound, logical solutions. This was something which was matchless.

We witnessed all this and lived it, in the light of historical documents which cannot be doubted. We witnessed it in his stirring of the zeal of the people of Kufa to defend Islam in the battle of al-Jamal. We saw him urging the people to fight against Mu'awiyah in the battle of Siffin. We saw him addressing the camp of his father after the arbitration.

When he assumed the office of Imamate, we saw him, as he had been during his father's reign, possessed of determination, resolution, cleverness and skill. He took urgent measures to solidify the foundation of his state. He persisted in challenging the Umayyad falsehoods, and putting down the seditions of Syria, to stabilize the Islamic state.

He faced all the attempts of Mu'awiyah to corner him, before the start of the war, with a lofty, sublime spirit, the spirit which knew nothing but the right and would never lower his head before the forces of falsehood. The prevailing conditions at the time, however, kept him at bay, something which has rarely taken place throughout history. The army led by Imam Hasan (as) became the prey of disorder. Spies, agents and the bearers of disrupting news found their way into it.

Imam Hasan (as) was on the brink of being forced to surrender to his enemy! The ummah, which he was planning a bright and successful future for, and leading its march into history, diverted its course to the advantage of his foe! That was the result of the rumors and luring promises. These factors caused the tip of balance of power to tilt on behalf of the Umayyad interests.

Following are the most important of the painful events which were inflicted on Imam Hasan (as) as a result of his stand in the face of the incursion or the treacherous Umayyads: His top leader at the front line, Ubaidullah bin al-Abbas, betrayed him and joined Mu'awiyah. He induced two-thirds of the force, which was given the mission of stopping the advancing army, into breaking away with him.

The camp of Imam Hasan (as) was thrown into disorder and confusion at the most critical juncture of its maneuvers.