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Muawiyya & the Umayyads

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  • Which city did Mu‘awiya choose as his capital?
    Damascus (Syria)
  • The qualities of a good leader
    A good leader is visionary, honest, communicative, empathetic, decisive, adaptable, confident, accountable, inspiring, resilient, and skilled in problem-solving
  • Mu‘awiya belonged to which tribe/clan?
    the Umayyads
  • Why do you think the Muslim community needed a good/strong leader after the death of Hazrat Imam Ali?
    To provide stability, uphold justice, and guide them in maintaining unity and faith during a period of conflict and change.
  • Hazrat Hasan chooses peace over power. He makes a peace agreement with Mu’awiya with two conditions:
    Mu‘awiya could rule as caliph as long as he acted according to the ‘Book of Allah’ and should not name a successor after him, the teachings of Prophet,
  • Hazrat Hasan had 2 options:
    (1)To fight in war against Mu’awiya (2)To have a peaceful agreement
  • Who was Hazrat Hasan?
    Hazrat Hasan was the eldest son of Hazrat Imam Ali
  • After the death of the Hazrat Imam Ali, there were two candidates for the new Muslim leader
    Hazrat Hasan & Muawwiya
  • Name one of the conditions under which Hazrat Hasan let Mu’awiya become the caliph?
    Rule in accordance with the Holy Quran and the teachings of Prophet, refraining from nominating a successor, & ensuring safety for Hazrat Hasan & his followers
  • Why Muawwiya chose Damascus his capital city?
    support of local leaders, He married into a local tribe, strengthening his ties with Syria
  • The qualities of a good and exemplary Muslim leader
    strong faith in Allah, integrity, justice, humility, compassion, wisdom, empathy, accountability, the ability to inspire and unite others
  • Who was Muawiyya
    The governor of Syria