Definitions for "Husayn"
Keywords:  ali, muslims, yazid, hussain, fatimih
The third Imam. Son of 'Ali and Fatimih.
Grandson of the Prophet Mohammad and legitimate ruler of the Shi'a Muslims, Husayn was martyred at Karbala in 680CE by troops under the command of the Caliph Yazid. The occasion of his death is commemorated every year during the month of Muharram.
Husayn, Hussein, Hussain, Husain (Arabic:حسین), is an Arabic name which is the diminutive of Hasan, meaning "good" or "handsome". It is commonly given as a male given name among Muslims, after Husayn ibn Ali.
Keywords:  iran, soltan, ndash, safavid, hosayn
Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937)
king of Jordan credited with creating stability at home and seeking peace with Israel (1935-1999)
Husayn (also known as Soltan Hosayn) (1668?–1726) was the last powerful Safavid king of Persia (Iran). He ruled from 1694 to 1722.