Early Life and Lineage
Imam Hussain ibn Ali (رضي الله عنه) was born on the 3rd of Sha’ban in the year 4 AH (626 CE) in the blessed city of Medina. He was the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the son of Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) and Fatimah az-Zahra (RA), the noble daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.
Through this esteemed lineage, Imam Hussain (RA) belonged to the Ahl al-Bayt—the revered household of the Prophet ﷺ—honored across the Muslim world for their unparalleled piety, virtue, and close relationship with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.
The Prophet’s ﷺ Love and Praise for Imam Hussain (RA)
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ displayed profound love and affection for Imam Hussain (RA), frequently expressing his high spiritual rank in authentic narrations. Among his many words of endearment are:
“Hasan and Hussain are the leaders of the youth of Paradise.”
(Sunan al-Tirmidhi, 3768 – Sahih)
“O Allah, I love them, so love them, and love those who love them.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, 3747)
“Hussain is from me, and I am from Hussain. Allah loves those who love Hussain.”
(Sunan al-Tirmidhi, 3762 – Hasan)
These ahadith clearly reflect the immense spiritual standing of Imam Hussain (RA) and the deep emotional bond the Prophet ﷺ shared with him.
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