A Brief Introduction to the Life of Imam Husayn (a)
The third Infallible Imam (‘a) was born on the 3rd (or 4th according to some sources) of the month of Sha’ban, in the 4th year of Hijrī, in the holy city of Medina.
The third Infallible Imam (‘a) was born on the 3rd (or 4th according to some sources) of the month of Sha’ban, in the 4th year of Hijrī, in the holy city of Medina. He was the second child from the marriage of Imam ‘Ali (‘a) and the daughter of the Prophet (s), the Lady Faṭimah. Imam Husayn ibn ‘Ali (‘a) was famously known for his exceptional courage, bravery, and his stand against oppression and tyranny.
Imam Husayn ibn ‘Ali (‘a) lived for a period of 6 years until the passing of his grandfather, the Prophet Muhammad (s). After this, he spent 30 years alongside his father Imam ‘Ali (‘a), and participated actively in many of the important events of his caliphate. After the martyrdom of his father (in the year 40 Hijrī), he spent 10 years, alongside his brother Imam Hasan (‘a), in the political and social struggles that took place during that time. After the martyrdom of his brother Imam Hasan (‘a) (in the year 50 Hijrī), he became involved in the struggle against Mū’āwīya ibn Abī Sufyān, at the peak of Mū’āwīya’s political power. After Mū’āwīya’s death, Imam Husayn (‘a) was faced with the rule of Mū’āwīya’s son, Yazīd. During this time, he engaged in an uprising against Yazīd and was martyred in the land of Karbala in the month of Muḥarram during the year 61 Hijrī. This last part of Imam Husayn’s (‘a) life (which was also the period of his Imamate) can be considered the most important section of his life.[1]
There are more about Imam Husayn’s noble life here:
Imam Husayn: The Object of Special Respect from the Prophet (s)
Did Imam Husayn (‘a) Oppose the Peace Treaty of Imam Hasan (‘a)?
