Meaning
The elder grandson of the Prophet, son of Ali and Fatima, the second Shia Imam.
Literally: beautiful, good
Related words
ARABIC
Husain
The younger grandson of the Prophet, martyred at Karbala, revered as a symbol of sacrifice against tyranny.
ARABIC
Ahl-e-Bait
The Household of the Prophet, especially Ali, Fatima, Hasan, and Husain.
ARABIC
Ali
Ali ibn Abi Talib, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet, the 'Lion of God' famed for valour, justice and wisdom; the emblem of the heroic, gnostic warrior-saint.