I have made peace with Mu’awiyah, and I know not whether haply this be not for your trial, and that ye may enjoy yourselves for a time.” declared Hasan.In the nine-year period between Hasan’s abdication in 41/660 and his death in 49/669, Hasan and Husayn retired in Medina trying to keep aloof from political involvement for or against Muawiyah.