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  2. It has a central place in the Shi'a history, tradition, and theology, and has frequently been recounted in Shi'a literature. For the Shi'a, Husayn's suffering and martyrdom became a symbol of sacrifice in the struggle for right against wrong, and for justice and truth against injustice and falsehood.

  3. Aug 24, 2024 · Husayn ibn Ali, hero in Shi’ism, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatimah and son-in-law Ali (the fourth caliph). He is revered by Shi’i Muslims as the third imam. Husayn was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 after joining an uprising against the Umayyad caliphs.

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  4. Jul 16, 2024 · History of Imam Ḥusayn and His Martyrdom. The month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, brings with it the memory of the sacrifice of Imam Husayn رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and his noble family and friends.

  5. The map shows the Route that Imam Husayn (A.S) took when he left Makkah for Iraq. The date was 8th Zilhijja 60 Hijri (10.9.680 AD). With him there were about 50 people including women and children of his family and friends. His uncle Ibn Abbas and his brother Mohammad-e-Hanafiya did not go with him.

  6. Jul 12, 2024 · Start of The Battle. When Yazid rose to power, he sent the governor of Madina, Walid ibn Utba ibn Abu Sufyan to secure allegiance from Hussain Ibn Ali (R.A). However, Hussain (R.A) refused to pledge allegiance, then moved to Makkah with his family.

  7. Imam Hossein was a brave and courageous warrior in the Battles of Jamal, Siffin, and Nahrawan. He also advised and delivered wise speeches on many occasions, and encouraged people to join the war and to support his father.

  8. He sought refuge in the sanctuary of God in Mecca which is official place of refuge in Islam. This happened at the beginning of Shaban 60 AH. Imam Husayn stayed in Mecca for nearly four month.