Narrated Al-Hasan Al-Basri: When Al-Hasan bin `Ali moved with army units against Muawiya, `Amr bin AL-As said to Muawiya, I see an army that will not retreat unless and until the opposing army retreats. Muawiya said, (If the Muslims are killed) who will look after their children? `Amr bin Al-As said: I (will look after them). On that, `Abdullah bin 'Amir and `Abdur-Rahman bin Samura said, Let us meet Muawaiya and suggest peace. Al-Hasan Al-Basri added: No doubt, I heard that Abu Bakra said, Once while the Prophet was addressing (the people), Al-Hasan (bin `Ali) came and the Prophet said, 'This son of mine is a chief, and Allah may make peace between two groups of Muslims through him.