Hassan Ibn Ali: Special Story From Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s Grandson.

 

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Today, we will discuss about Hassan Ibn Ali, grandson from Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam and his special story when he replaced his father, Ali Ibn Abi Thalib, became Caliph from Rashidun Caliphate, though his goverment age is very short because he submit his goverment to Muawiya Ibn Abi Sufyan , first caliph from Umayyad Dynasty. Ok, please read this article until end, because at this article, we will discuss special story from Hassan Ibn Ali, grandson from Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam.

Hassan Ibn Ali, is fifth caliph from Rashidun Caliphate. Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam , such as cited by Palestinian Historian Jihad Turbani said: “My Son ( his grandson, Hasan, is a leader, may Allah  reconcile two side from Muslims by him.

Hassan, is Ali Ibn Ali Thalib son from his wife who is Rasululllah Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s daughter, Fathimah. From Fathimah, Ali get two child, Hassan and Hussein.  According Muslim Historian Ibn Kathir, Hassan born at 3 Hijriyya . Name Of Hassan, originated from Rasulullah Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam . He has special experience at his childhood with Rasulullah Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam . One day, when Rasulullah   Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam . preach  at pulpit, Hassan and his brother, Hussain,  came to him. Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam carry them with his hand and bring them to pulpit.  Abu Bakr As-Shidiq, Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s bestfriend, carry Hassan and he said:

“This child so similar with Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam . “

At 656 AD, Caliph Uthman Ibn Affan, third caliph from Rashidun Caliphate,  die because killed by Rebels.  Hassan tried to protect Uthman, but Uthman ask him to back to his home.

Hassan, also loved knowledge dialectic. Accordin Ibn Saad, after Subuh Prayer, Hassan usually and read dhikr ( Islamic  prayer after pray for 5 times) until sunrise and after this, he discuss with several Islamic Scholars.

At 40 H, after die of his father, Ali Ibn Abi Thalib in hand of Khawarij  Group ( Islamic Rebels at this time), Hassan replaced his father as Rashidun Caliph. When Hassan coronated as caliph, Rashidun Governor at Azerbaijan, Qays Ibn Saad, provocated Hassan to attack Muawiya Ibn Abi Sufyan, Governor Of Syria. Hassan , originally, dont want attack Muawiya, though beetwen Muawiya and his father, ever broke Battle Of Shiffin, for know about Battle Of Shiffin, you can read this article:
Game Of Throne Beetwen Ali Ibn Abi Thalib And Muawiya Ibn Abi Sufyan? Historical Truth Or Theory? - ACITYA HISTORY

Hassan, forced went to Syria for attack Muawiya. He bring big army and he send Qays Ibn Saad as commander from 12.000 pioneers batalyon. But, his army destroyed because riot beetwen his army and Hassan has seriously injured. Muawiya, was went with Syirian Army to faced Hassan.  Hassan held peace covenant with Muawiya Ibn Abi Sufyan and he swear that he will submit caliphate to Muawiya with 3  conditions: 1. He can take 5.000.000 dirham from Baitul Mal ( Caliphate Mill), 2. Tax from territories of Darabjard submited to him, and 3. Not one people  denonouncing Ali Ibn Abi Thalib. Hassan, confess Muawiya as caliph. At 660 AD, Muawiya Ibn Abi Sufyan coronated as new caliph at Jerusalem, Palestine and Muawiya s goverment, became mark from Umayyad Dynasty Era. For biography of Muawiya Ibn Abi Sufyan, you can read this article:
Muawiya Ibn Abi Sufyan: Controvertial Character? (Part 1) - ACITYA HISTORY

Muawiya Ibn Abi Sufyan: Controvertial Character ? ( Part 2) - ACITYA HISTORY

Muawiya when received goverment from Hassan, entered City Of Kufa, Iraq, capital from Hassan s father, Ali Ibn Abi Thalib. Hassan and Hussein , and other Ali s childs, moved to Medina, Saudi Arabia.

At 49 H, Hassan die, tell at several sources, such as from  Historian Ibn Asakir at his book, Tarikh Dimashq (The History Of Damascus) that Hassan killed by Yazid, Son Of Muawiya and Umayyad Dynasty Crownprince by poison. But Historian  Ibn Kathir doubt his narration. Until now, his die s factor is so mysterious.  Clearly, according Imam Ibn Kathir, he die at 49 H or maybe 50 H at age of 47 years old. May Allah bless him.

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Al-Hafizh Ibnu Katsir: Perjalanan Hidup Empat Khalifah Rasul Yang Agung, Penerbit Darul Haq, 2012 M.

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