Imam Sajjad (a.s.) during the Rulership of Muawiya bin Abusufyan

Imam Zainul Abidin (A.S) did not have to deal directly with Muawiya although he lived under his rulership for over ten years. This was because Imam Hasan (A.S) and later Imam Husain (A.S) dealt with Muawiya. However, the Imam had to go through all the difficulties that Muawiya created first for Imam Hasan (A.S) and then for Imam Husain (A.S).

Adopted from the book : "A Brief Biography of Ali bin Husain (a.s.)" by : "Muhammad Reza Dungersi Ph.D"