Imam AlhussainImam Alhussain, or Alhussain ibn Ali ibn Ab Talib, was the third Shiite imam, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, son of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatima. The day of his death during a battle with the army of Caliph Yazid celebrated by the Shiites as the mourning of Ashura. Shiite tradition considers Alhussain a martyr and a saint. Many opinions converge that he knew the hopelessness of his struggle, but suffered martyrdom for the sake of Islam, according to which Yazid's community was not destroyed. Shiites believe this was a voluntary sacrifice out of necessity. Alhussain is an example of how a hero can fight against tyranny and be a good Muslim. Ashura is celebrated in the month of Maharram on the occasion of this event and sacrifice (“What non-Muslims say about Alhussain”). Alhussain (the third imam of the Immaculate family of the Prophet) was born in 626 (3 of the month of Shaban in the year 4). Lunar Hijra) in Medina. His father was Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib and his mother Fatima, the youngest daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. The Messenger of Allah, hearing of the birth of a grandson, rushed to the house of Ali and Fatima and asked Asma to bring the baby. Alhussain's family environment was the cleanest and his caregivers were distinguished by great human and moral qualities. Alhussain brought those who were entrusted with the responsibility of leading and ruling the world. Among the Arabs of the time, there was a tradition of not recognizing female births. And the messenger of God decided to change the backward tradition. He called Alhussain a part of his body and did not hide his love for Fatima's children, Hassan and Alhussain. Since the death of Muhammad and Ali's coming to power, 25 years have passed. At that time, young Alhussain was famous for his middle of paper ......ussein hit his head with a sword, then everyone rushed at him, then all his men were killed. Alhussain fell in combat, received dozens of puncture wounds and was cut. The president of the dead was sent to the caliph in Damascus. Last publicly regretted the incident. Imam Alhussain was killed in the Battle of Karbala on October 10, 680 (10 of Muharram in the 61st year of the Lunar Hegira). According to tradition, he was buried in Karbala, near the place of his death. Later, on his tomb the temple of Imam Hussein was built, which became a place of pilgrimage for Shiites. Works cited by Heinz, Halm, Janet Watson and Marian Hill. Shiism. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2004. Print “What non-Muslims say about Alhussain.” About Al-Islam.org. No. Internet. March 6, 2014. “The third imam, Alhussain Ibn 'Ali (as). » About Al-Islam.org. No. Internet. March 6 2014.