The Treaty of Imam Hasan (a.s)

The Treaty of Imam Hasan (a.s)

Imam Ḥasan Ibn ʿAlī (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhi al-salām — “peace be upon him”) stands in Islamic history as the voice of wisdom during a time of division. His peace treaty with Muʿāwiyah was not a sign of weakness but a demonstration of spiritual foresight — a choice that preserved the unity of Islam and the safety of its people while exposing tyranny through restraint rather than bloodshed.

About the Book

The Treaty of Imam Hasan (a.s), written by the renowned scholar Shaykh Raḍī Āl Yāsīn and published by Ansariyan Publications (Qom, Iran), offers one of the most comprehensive studies of the historical and moral dimensions of Imam Ḥasan’s (ʿa) peace agreement. Drawing on early Islamic chronicles and ḥadīth literature, the author analyzes the Imam’s motives, the political conditions of the Umayyad period, and the theological reasoning behind his decision.

It further clarifies how the treaty was a continuation of the Prophet Muḥammad’s (peace be upon him and his Family) mission — preserving Islam through wisdom (ḥikmah), patience (ṣabr), and the avoidance of civil war. The book also dispels misconceptions that portray the treaty as submission, presenting it instead as a profound act of divine strategy and moral reform.

What You Will Discover

• The historical background and causes that led to the peace treaty.
• Detailed analysis of the conditions (shurūṭ) and clauses of the agreement.
• The Imam’s rationale for prioritizing peace over confrontation.
• How the treaty exposed hypocrisy within the Umayyad rule.
• The long-term spiritual and political effects of the Imam’s decision in shaping later Islamic reform.

About the Author

Shaykh Raḍī Āl Yāsīn (d. 1953) was a prominent Shīʿī scholar, historian, and teacher known for his rigorous analysis of early Islamic politics. His works blend textual precision with deep theological insight. The Treaty of Imam Hasan (a.s) remains one of his most influential studies, recognized for its balanced perspective and scholarly objectivity in explaining one of the most misunderstood episodes in Islamic history.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for readers seeking to understand Imam Ḥasan’s (ʿa) peace treaty as a moment of divine wisdom and moral leadership — essential reading for students of Islamic history, ethics, and political thought within the framework of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa).