Hasan ibn Ali

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Hasan ibn Ali born?Circa 625 CE
2. When did Hasan ibn Ali die?April 2, 670 CE
3. Who was Hasan ibn Ali?Hasan ibn Ali was the grandson of Prophet Muhammad and became a leader in the early Islamic community.
4. Why did Hasan give up being caliph?He gave up being caliph to avoid a big war and keep people safe.

Rashidun Caliphate: The first four caliphs after Prophet Muhammad, considered by Sunnis to be rightly guided rulers.
Umayyad Caliphate: The dynasty that succeeded the Rashidun caliphs, founded by Mu'awiya ibn Abi Sufyan.
Isma (Infallibility): A theological concept, particularly in Shia Islam, asserting that certain individuals are divinely protected from sin and error.
Nass (Divine Designation): The Shia belief that leadership of the Muslim community is divinely appointed and passed down through specific individuals.