The treaty documented in this report followed the assassination of Ali ibn Abi Talib, when Imam al-Hasan briefly served as Caliph before ceding power to Muawiyah to prevent further bloodshed among Muslims.
In related accounts, al-Hasan defended his decision against critics, asserting his divine right to leadership while explaining that his concession was a tactical necessity. Rijal Al Kashi Report 176 HOT-
The agreement required Muawiyah to rule according to the Quran and Sunnah, grant amnesty to al-Hasan’s supporters, and allow a council to choose his successor. The treaty documented in this report followed the