Who is Imam Hussain?
Imam Hussain’s life and status in the Islamic history are formidable. Indeed, it is not of obscurity but because of the vitality and the significance of his contributions. The following account is only a very brief record of his qualities. He was one of two sons of Imam Ali and Fatimah, the daughter of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.t.). His father, Imam Ali, needs no introduction. The least known of him as to be acknowledged by the far and near and by his foes and admirers. He was openly declared by the Prophet as the Commander of the faithful’s. Needless to mention his knowledge, bravery, steadfastness, brotherhood to the Prophet, justice and piety. Fatimah was the dearest daughter to her father (p.b.u.t.). Al-Turmudhi narrated through Usamah ibn Zaid that the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) said, “The dearest member of my family to me is Fatimah”. She was declared by the Prophet as the master of all women in the whole world. She and her husband were members of the family who were signified for their qu
