An Overview on the Story of Hussain ibn AliAs the grandson of the great prophet Muhammed, and the son of imam Ali al- Murtaza, Hussain ibn Ali was raised in the ways of true Islam. After Muhammed's death, followed years later by the death of his father, Hussain became what is known by the Shi'ite Muslims as the third imam (the Shi'i word for the leader of the true Islamic community).
During the 25 years after his grandfather died, Hussain became a prominent activist in the Islamic community. Alongside his brother, Ali Zain al- Abidin, he spent his time preaching the teachings of Islam to his community, as well as using exhaustive efforts in feeding, clothing, and taking care of the basic needs of the poor and homeless. As the years passed, Hussain become a beloved leader of the Islamic community. In the year 680a.d., Yazin rose to power as the Umayyad leader after the death of his father. Hussain refused to recognize the legitimacy of Yazid and his tyrannical rule. Despite Yazid's best efforts (letters, personal visits, and threats), Hussain would not join Yazid's position. In retaliation, Yazid and his army attacked Hussain and his small band of followers. The numbers that comprised Yazid's army greatly overwhelmed the small caravan of men that accompanied Hussain. At the end of the battle, all of the woman and children were taken captive, and all of the men were murdered, including Hussain ibn Ali. Hussain's ibn Ali's death led to the original split between Sunni and Shi'ite Islam, which has continued to grow more divided throughout the centuries. Resources
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the genealogy of Hussain ibn Ali
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