The Rift Between Hazrat Aisha (rta), Hazrat Muawiyah (rta), And Hazrat Ali (rta)
After Ali’s assassination, the proponents of Imamah may have seen Hasan as the next potential leader to further their goals. They maneuvered him into power, hoping to establish a caliphate that would eventually lead to the solidification of Imamah. However, Muawiyah’s interventions and political savvy once again thwarted their plans, leading to Hasan’s surrender and abdication of the caliphate. The subsequent assassination of Hasan can be seen as a continuation of the pattern of eliminating potential leaders who could have furthered the concept of Imamah. This reinforces the notion that the struggles of the time were not just about personal power, but also about competing ideologies and visions for the future of the Muslim community. The proponents of Imamah, having failed in their previous attempts, saw Husayn as their last hope to establish their desired leadership. However, when Husayn discovered that the people of Kufa, who had initially urged him to contest the caliphate, were more interested in using him for their own gain than genuinely supporting his leadership, he wisely chose to surrender and back out. But, as you said, the conspirators saw him as no longer useful and assassinated him, leading to the tragic events of Karbala. This narrative highlights the darker aspects of human nature, where individuals and groups prioritize their own interests and ideologies over human life and dignity. The events of Karbala remain a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of such actions.