The people of Kufa requested Imam Ali (asws) to appoint an Imam for the Taraweeh prayers.
Imam Ali (asws) prohibited them from it and informed them it was an innovation, in stark contrast to the sunnah, then Imam Ali (asws) left them alone. The people mobilized and appointed a leader amongst themselves for the Taraweeh. Then Imam Ali (asws) sent his son Imam Hasan (asws) who entered the Mosque along with a whip. When the people saw Imam Hasan (asws), they rushed towards the door screaming.
References: Nahj Al-Haq, Page 289-290. Taqreeb Al-Maarif, Page 347.







