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Husain
हुसैन
said hu-sain
also written: Hussain,Hussein,Husayn
Meaning
The younger grandson of the Prophet, martyred at Karbala, revered as a symbol of sacrifice against tyranny.
Literally: little beautiful one (diminutive of Hasan)
Usage & notes
Iqbal celebrates Husain's stand at Karbala as the supreme sacrifice of truth against oppression, the soul of the Muslim community.