Original sentence: Hasan was the first grandchild of Muhammad and according to Shi'a tradition was named by Muhammad upon a revelation from God.He retired to Medina and was given a pension by Muawiyah.If Hasan was to renounce it, then Muawiyah would have an uncontested claim to the caliphate.If however, Muawiyah were to defeat Hasan in battle, he would have absolute power, but questions regarding his legitimacy would linger.Muwaiyah began raising an army to face Hasan, but at the same time sent him letters asking him to give up his claim.The armies of Hasan and Muawiyah would fight some battles, but eventually Hasan gave up his claim in order to maintain peace among the Muslim people.This put him in conflict with Muawiyah, who had been victorious in his competition with Ali for the caliphate
Edited sentence: Hasan was the first grandchild of Muhammad and according to Shi'a tradition was named by Muhammad upon a revelation from Allah.He would then retire to Medina and was given a pension by Muawiyah.If Hasan was to abdicate, then Muawiyah would have a legal claim to the caliphate, if however, Muawiyah were to defeat Hasan, he would have absolute power, but his claim would be shaky.Muwaiyah began building an army to face Hasan, but at the same time sent him letters asking him to give up his claim.Preceded by:Ali.Succeeded by:Muawiyah.The armies of Hasan and Muawiyah would fight some battles, but eventually Hasan would give up his claim in order to maintain peace among the Muslim people.This put him in conflict with Muawiyah, who had been in competition with Ali for the caliphate