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
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