The Prophet’s Grandson Was Betrayed by the Army He Led

His own camp turned against him. Two powerful armies stood ready to fight. Yet الحسن بن علي رضي الله عنهما chose to surrender authority and bring them together. Why did the grandson of the Prophet ﷺ give up the caliphate when he still had men prepared for battle? This episode follows Al-Hasan through the fractured politics of Kufa, unrest within his following, an assassination attempt, and the negotiations with معاوية بن أبي سفيان رضي الله عنه that led to reconciliation in 41 AH, the Year of Unity. At the heart of the story stands the hadith recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari: the Prophet ﷺ spoke of Allah bringing reconciliation through Al-Hasan between two great groups of Muslims. A story of betrayal, responsibility, and the difficult courage required to prevent further bloodshed. Subscribe to Islamic Story Lens for cinematic documentaries exploring Islamic history with respect for the people whose lives shaped it.