Imam Husayn

Al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī ibn Abi Talib (ٱلْحُسَيْن ابْن عَلِي ابْن أَبِي طَالِب‎‎; 10 October 625 – 10 October 680; also transliterated as Husayn ibn Ali, Husain, Hussain and Hussein) was a grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a son of Ali ibn Abi Talib (the first Shia Imam and the fourth Rashid caliph of Sunni Islam) and Muhammad's daughter Fatimah. He is an important figure in Islam as he was a member of the Bayt (Household) of Muhammad and the Ahl al-Kisā' (People of the Cloak), as well as the third Shia Imam.

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Imam Husayn . Habib b. Mazahir

What was the reason behind Imam Hussain using "bin Fatima" instead of "Hussain ibn Ali" in his letter to Habib ibn Mazahir, while using the latter in all other letters?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 months ago

We can't guess the real reason of every act of the Infallible Imam, as they know things which are more than our minds' capacity. Some Ulama in certain matters understand a statement of the Imam is a way which is near to the surrounding circumstances but we can't be sure about the real reason which best known by the Imam (AS)..

Using Ibn Fatima can be to remind certain people that Imam Hussain (AS) is the real grand sin of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA).

Wassalam.

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Rajab . Battle of Karbala . Mu'awiyah ibn Abu Sufyan . Imam Husayn

Is there a one-year gap between Muawiya's death and the event of Karbala, or did Imam Husain leave Madina within 6-7 days of Yazeed's rule since both events took place in 680 AD?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 8 months ago

Based on historical sources, there is about a 6-month gap between when Yazid took power, and when Imam Husayn (A) left Mecca. There was also some time gap between when Mu'awiyah died and the news reached Medina (I don't know how long it took for messages to travel then).

Here is a timeline based on what is related:

Rajab 680 - Mu'awiyah dies
28 Rajab 680 - Imam Husayn (A) leaves Medina
3 Sha'ban 680 - Imam Husayn (A) enters Mecca
Dhu al-Hijjah - Imam Husayn (A) leaves Mecca for Iraq

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Ziyarat . Imam Husayn

What can we do to increase our chances of being invited to the Ziyarah of Imam al-Hussain (a)?

The best way to be near to Imam Husain (AS) and Imam Al-Mahdi (AS) is to be always pious and sincere servant of Allah (SWT) by fulfilling all the obligatory acts on its time without delay and avoiding every sinful act. We don't say that all who who can afford to travel to Ziyarah of Imam Hussain (AS) have achieved and reached to this status, as financial reasons are there, but gaining the nearness from Ahlul Bayt (AS) requires piousness and continuous obedience of Allah (SWT) even if your financial situation does not allow you to travel to Karbala,but your piousness will make you near to the Imam (AS) where ever you are and your Ziyarah from far will have the reward of Ziyarah.

'Wassalam.

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Imam Husayn

Imam Hussain (a) is known by the kunya Abu Abdullah. Which of his sons was Abdullah since I have heard that all his sons were named Ali?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 year ago

Bismihi ta'ala

We believe that the names, titles and kunyahs (teknonym) of our Ma'sumeen (a.s.) and certain eminent members of their family are chosen by Allah ta'ala. It was also a custom among Arabs at that time to give a kunyah to a person who didnt have a child with that name.

Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (a.s.) has kunyah of Abu Ja'far, and he did not have a child by the name of Abu Ja'far.

Imam al-Mahdi (a.a.f.) has the kunyah Aba Saleh, and he does not have children.

Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) has kunyah of Abu Abdillah, but his elder son was Isma'il. Although he did have a son by the name Abdullah (al-Aftah), but it would not be possible for the Imam to have that kunyah for that reason, because Abdullah al-Aftah was deviant.

As for Imam Husain (a.s.), his kunyah was also Abu Abdillah, and it is not clear exactly why, but it has been explicitly mentioned from the Messenger of God (s.a.w.). One narration says that the Prophet (s.a.w.) used this kunyah with Imam Husain (a.s.) when he was at the age of two.

Therefore, his kunyah has been transmitted as such, from the Prophet (s.a.w.), and of course what the Prophet does is from Allah ta'ala.

And Allah knows best

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Yazid b. Mu'awiya . Sunni-Shi'a . Imam Husayn

How can I provide evidence to Sunni brothers that Yazid ordered the killing of Imam Hussain (as)?

Hundreds of Sunni books mentioned the fact that Yazeed did order killing of Imam Husain (AS). These are few examples : Tareekh Al-Tabari, volume 3 ; 13, V. 6; 267, V.7;11, V.11;538.

al-Imamah wal Siyaasah 1/155

Al-khasa'is Al-Khubra 2/236

al-Budayah wal-Nihayah by Ibn Katheer; 6/265

al-Kaamil by ibn Al-Atheer 6/234

Tareekh Al-Ya'qoobi 6/251

Tareekh Al-Khulafaa by Al-Soyoti 209

Morouj Al-Dgahab by Al-Mas'oodi 3/71

al-Akhbaar Al-Tiwaal by Al-Daynori 65.

Shatharaat ibn Al-Imad Al-Hanbali 1/168

Fath Al-Basri 13/70

Rasaa'il ibn Hazim 2/140

Osd Al-Ghaabah 3/243.

Wassalam.

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Muslims . Hajj . Umrah . Imam Husayn

Are there any references indicating the number of Muslims who participated in Hajj in the year 60 Hijri, when Hussain ibn Ali (as) converted Hajj into Umrah?

We don't have in our available books any numbers of Hajj participants in those days but it is clear that numbers were in thousands or tens of thousands.

Wassalam.

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Salah (Prayers) . Sunni-Shi'a . Imam Husayn . Marwan b. al-Hakam . Taqiyya (Dissimulation)

Is it true that Imam Hussain offered prayers behind Marwan without Taqaya and that this is mentioned in Wasail al-Shia?

This is untrue.

Infallible never prays behind a sinner. Such narrations are fabricated even if you find them in a book compiled by a Shia author. This narration is mentioned in Nawaadir Al-Raawandi, page 30 but it has no value nor any authenticity.
Wassalam.

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Narrations . Martyrdom . Imam al-Mahdi . Imam Husayn

I believe there are narrations that suggest that Imam al-Mahdi (as) will be martyred and Imam Hussein (as) will perform Namaz of Janaza. Does that mean that Imam Hussein (as) will be reborn?

There is no re birth but resurrections or return to this life which known as Raj'ah رجعة.

Raj'ah is the return of best servants of Allah and worst enemies of Allah to this life again to witness the victory of Islam and the punishment of its enemies. It is mentioned in Quran ( Sura Ghaafir, verse 11).

Imam Hussain (AS) will come back to this life in Raj'ah.

Wassalam.

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Head . Burial . Imam Husayn . Egypt

Where is the sacred head of Imam Husain AS buried? I saw a video from Cairo, Egypt, claiming that the burial place of Imam Husain's head is located there. Is this true?

Not true.

The sacred head of Imam Husain (AS) is buried in Karbala with his sacred body by Imam Zainul Abideen (AS) when he returned from Damascus on his way to Madina. The head which is buried in Cairo is the head of Zaid ibn Ali ibn Al-Husain (AS) who is a grand son of imam Husain (AS). Zaid was a great Mo'min who was killed by Umayyad tyrant government in year 122 after Hijra.

Wassalam.

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Battle of Karbala . Martyrdom . Imam Husayn . Al-Abbas ibn Ali

Why did Imam Hussain (AS) not allow Hazrat Abbas (A) to fight in Karbala? Given that after all attempts, it finally had to be a war and that chance to fight was given to all martyrs, why was Abbas (A) not allowed to fight?

Hazrat Abbas (AS) was the chief commander of the army of imam Husain (AS) and he had to remain till the end of the battle.

Wassalam.

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Yazid b. Mu'awiya . Imam Husayn . Poetry

What is the name of the poem that Yazeed recited when he saw the head of Imam Hussain (as) and where can I find it in the Islamic sources?

Tabari mentioned in his famous book of history Tareekh al-Tabari (V. 8, P.187) that Yazeed openly declared his infidelity and denying Islam when he saw the head of Imam Husain (AS) by saying:

لعبت هاشم بالملك فلا. خبرٌ جاء ولا وحيٌ نزل

Hashim family (of the Prophet) played with rule, otherwise, nothing came from God, nor any revelation was sent.

This poem of the cursed Yazeed is narrated in many other Sunni books.

Wassalam..

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Imam Husayn

Why do we call Imam Hussain (AS) as Aba Abdillah?

Bismihi ta'ala

As we know, having a kunya, or teknonym is mustahab, and customarily it is saying the father/mother of, or Abū/Um , and the name of the elder son. At times it could be the elder daughter, or maybe not the elder son. Of course, this is also something very special and unique to the Arabic language as well.

For example, for the holy Prophet (s.a.w.), we say Abū al-Qāsim, or Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.), we say Abū Abdullah, even though his elder son was Isma'il.

Or for Imam al-Mahdi (a.a.f.), we say Abā Sālih. And other Imams (a.s.) as well.

Even with Abū Sufyān, apparently in history, he did not have a son by the name of Sufyān.

Although it is said the Imam Husain (a.s.) did have a son by the name of 'Abdullah, but he was not the older son.

As Shi'ah, our belief is that the names, the titles, and the teknonyms of our Ma'sumeen (a.s.) are all designated and appointed by Allah ta'ala, through Gabriel (a.s.) and given by the Prophet (s.a.w.).

There has been mentioning that the holy Prophet (s.a.w.) referred to Imam Husain (a.s.) with this kunya while he was still very young.

And Allah knows best

اللهمّ بالحسين الوجيه وجدّه وأبيه واُمه وأخيه والمعصومين من بنيه اجعلني مع الحسين وآله الطاهرين وأصحابه الطيّبين .