Questions and Answers
Who is Abū ʿAbd Allāh al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib?
All of the above
What is Abū ʿAbd Allāh al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib's position in Shia Islam?
He is the third Imam of Shia Islam
What is Abū ʿAbd Allāh al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib's relationship to the Ahl al-Bayt?
He is considered a member of the Ahl al-Bayt
What did Muhammad describe Abū ʿAbd Allāh al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib and his brother Hasan as?
Signup and view all the answers
What did Abū ʿAbd Allāh al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib do after the assassination of Ali?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Abū ʿAbd Allāh al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib
- Abū ʿAbd Allāh al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, known as Al-Husayn, is a grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Position in Shia Islam
- In Shia Islam, Al-Husayn is considered the third Imam, a spiritual leader, and a righteous successor of Muhammad.
Relationship to the Ahl al-Bayt
- Al-Husayn is a member of the Ahl al-Bayt, the family of Muhammad, being the son of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatimah, the daughter of Muhammad.
Description by Muhammad
- According to Islamic tradition, Muhammad described Al-Husayn and his brother Hasan as the "leaders of the youth of Paradise".
After the Assassination of Ali
- After the assassination of Ali, Al-Husayn did not submit to the rule of Muawiyah, instead, he went into hiding and began to gather support for his claim to the Caliphate.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
