Look up Hussain ibn Ali to learn more about him!
Here in the west we probably associate the name with the notorious Saddam Hussain. That is unfortunate. Because the name was originally popularized by a great hero and martyr, one whose leadership helped bring peace back to the Islamic world in a time of crisis and a man who was wrongfully martyred- whose martyrdom moved the entire Islamic world, Sunni and Shiite.
A man whose martyrdom is mourned every year by every Shiite Muslim to this day.
Look up Hussain ibn Ali to learn more about the man who popularlized the name Hussain, a great hero and martyr who worked for peace!
Sincerely,
David S. Annderson