HAZRAT HUSSAIN

[R.A]
Grandson of the Holy prophet [pbuu]
Birth and name

■ 3 Sha’ban 4 A.H
■ The prophet called Azan and Iqama in hi his ears
■ Named him Hussain [r.a]
■ Performed Aqiqa on seventh day of his birhtday
The prophets [pbuh] love for hussain [r.a]

■ Hussain is form me and I ma form hussain

■ … came down from the pulpit to pick him up
■ Anas [r.a] reports the prphet [pbuh] was asked who is the dearest to you amngst your
family …
■ The prophet [pbuh] used to say to Fatima …
The incident of Krbala 60 A.H

■ Causes
– Yazid’s caliphate was not according to Islamic traditions
– Hussain [r.a] refused to swear allegiance
Events

– Left Madinah for Makkah 3rd shaban 60 A.H

– Kuffans approached Hussain [r.a]
– A deputation at Kufa
Back at Makkah

■ Hussain [r.a] got the news

■ Left makkah for Kufa
At Karbala

■ Hussain’s arrival
■ Encampment
■ Cut off supplies
■ martyrdom
We learn

■ Hussain [r.a] a symbol of valor and courage

■ A practical example of Tawheed
■ Stand against cruelty and tyranny no matter what is the cost
■ Always stand for what is right
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