Who is Ali ibn Husayn?
Q: Who is Ali ibn Husayn?
A: Ali ibn Husayn, also known as Zayn al-Abidin and Imam as-Sajjad was the fourth imam in Shia Islam.
Q: Who were his parents and grandparents?
A: He was the son of Husayn ibn Ali and the grandson of Ali ibn Abi Talib.
Q: What happened to him at the Battle of Karbala?
A: He survived the Battle of Karbala.
Q: Where was he taken after the Battle of Karbala?
A: He was taken to the caliph in Damascus.
Q: Was he allowed to return to Medina?
A: Eventually, he was allowed to return to Medina.
Q: How did he spend his life after his return to Medina?
A: His life was devoted to spiritual and religious teachings, mostly in the form of prayers and supplications.
Q: What are his famous supplications known as?
A: His famous supplications are known as As-Sahifa as-Sajjadiyya.
