Imam Hussain: A Comprehensive Study Introduction Imam Hussain ibn Ali (626-680 CE) is a towering figure in Islamic history, renowned for his steadfast stand against tyranny and his monumental sacrifice at the Battle of Karbala. As the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the son of Imam Ali and Fatimah al-Zahra, Imam Hussain’s life and legacy are central to both Shia and Sunni traditions. This comprehensive study delves into the multifaceted aspects of Imam Hussain’s life, including his early years, his role in the Islamic community, the events leading to and including the Battle of Karbala, and his enduring legacy.…
Name: Ali. Title: al-Murtada. Agnomen. Abu. ‘l-Hasan. Father’s name: Abu Talib ibn `Abd al-Muttalib. Mother’s name: Fatimah bint Asad. Birth: In the Holy Ka’bah in Mecca on Friday, 13th Rajab 23 BH. Death: Died at the age of 63, in Kufah (Iraq) on Monday, 21st Ramadan 40 AH; murdered by an assassin who mortally wounded him with a poisoned sword in the mosque of Kufah during the morning prayer on 19th Ramadan; buried in an-Najaf al-Ashraf (Iraq). Imam Ali was the cousin of our Holy Prophet. He was born in the Sacred House (Ka’bah). Providence alone had a hand in…