Who defeated Imam Hussain?
Battle of Karbala, (October 10, 680 [10th of Muḥarram, ah 61]), brief military engagement in which a small party led by al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and son of ʿAlī, the fourth caliph, was defeated and massacred by an army sent by the Umayyad caliph Yazīd I.
Where is the actual grave of Imam Hussain?
Al-Imam Al-Hussain Holy Shrine, Karbala, IraqHusayn ibn Ali / Place of burial
Who was Hazrat Imam Hussain?
Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) was without doubt a very handsome personality. From his chest down to his blessed feet he was the image of Rasoolullah (S.A.W), whereas his elder brother Hazrat Imam Hassan (R.A) was the image of Rasoolullah (S.A.W) from his chest up to his blessed head.
Why did the Holy Prophet (saw) love Hazrat Imam Hussain?
Holy Prophet (S.A.W) loved Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) due to his piety and pure heart. The Beloved Rasool (S.A.W) was also aware that the time would come when his beloved grandson would save the Ummah from destruction at the hands of a corrupt and tyrant leader. Rasoolullah (S.A.W) loved Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) dearly.
How did Hazrat Imam Hassan and Imam Hussain decide on calligraphy?
Once, Hazrat Imam Hassan and Imam Hussain (R.A) wrote some words in calligraphy on a blackboard. After they had completed writing, they both told each other that the other’s writing was better. They could not come to an agreement as to whose writing was better, so they took their work to Hazrat Ali (R.A) and asked him to make the decision.
Did Imam Abu ‘abdillahil Hussein teach Ali ibn al-Hussein (as) a Dua?
On the 10th day of Muharram, known as the day of ‘Aashura, in the year 61 A.H. when Imam Abu ‘Abdillahil Hussein (as) came into the tent to bid farewell to his family members, he held the hand of his sick son, Ali ibn al-Hussein (as) and pressed it against his chest. He (as) then said, “ O son! I am teaching you a dua’ which you should remember.