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Hussein (also spelled Husayn, Hussain) is an Arabic name meaning 'beautiful', 'good', or 'handsome'. It is the name of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad and son of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatimah al-Zahra. He is revered by Muslims as the third Shia Imam and a major figure in Islamic history, known for his stand against tyranny at the Battle of Karbala. The name is one of the most beloved and respected names in the Muslim world, symbolizing sacrifice, courage, and righteousness.
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Hussein
Hussein (also spelled Husayn, Hussain) is an Arabic name meaning 'beautiful', 'good', or 'handsome'. It is the name of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad and son of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatimah al-Zahra. He is revered by Muslims as the third Shia Imam and a major figure in Islamic history, known for his stand against tyranny at the Battle of Karbala. The name is one of the most beloved and respected names in the Muslim world, symbolizing sacrifice, courage, and righteousness.
حسین
حسین عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'خوبصورت' یا 'اچھا' ہے۔ یہ حضرت حسین بن علی کا نام ہے، جو نبی کریم کے نواسے اور حضرت علی اور فاطمہ زہرا کے بیٹے تھے۔ وہ واقعہ کربلا میں اپنے موقف کے لیے مشہور ہیں۔ یہ نام مسلم دنیا میں سب سے زیادہ محبوب اور قابل احترام ناموں میں سے ایک ہے۔
حُسَيْن
حسين اسم عربي يعني 'الحسين' أو 'الجميل'. هو اسم الحسين بن علي، حفيد النبي محمد وابن علي بن أبي طالب وفاطمة الزهراء. يرمز إلى التضحية والشجاعة والصلاح. الاسم من أكثر الأسماء المحبوبة والمحترمة في العالم الإسلامي.
Islamic Leadership
Grandson of Prophet Muhammad, third Shia Imam, known for his stand against tyranny at the Battle of Karbala.
Politics
Former President of Iraq (1937-2006).
Royalty
King of Jordan from 1952 to 1999.
Era: 626-680 CE
Grandson of Prophet Muhammad, third Shia Imam, martyred at the Battle of Karbala.
Hussein is the name of the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad, making it a highly recommended and blessed name.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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