The Battle of Karbala was a defining event in early Islamic History, fought in 680 CE. It saw Husayn ibn Ali and his small band martyred by Umayyad forces, becoming a foundational tragedy for Shia Islam and a profound symbol of sacrifice.
The Battle of Karbala was a defining event in early Islamic History, fought in 680 CE. It saw Husayn ibn Ali and his small band martyred by Umayyad forces, becoming a foundational tragedy for Shia Islam and a profound symbol of sacrifice.