Who’s Hussein who said no?

While Imam Hussein (AS) is well known to Muslims for his sacrifices to revive genuine Islamic values, non-Muslims may wonder who Hussein is and what he stood for.

First and foremost, the Imam is known for refusing to pledge an oath of allegiance (bay'at) to Yazid ibn Mu'awiya, the tyrant of his time. You may ask why he rose against Yazid and said no to this offer. He could have endorsed and accepted the most corrupt person as the caliph.

Nevertheless, he aspired to save Islam as the one who belonged to the Prophet's Household and a perfect role model in Islam. He stood against the evil ruler of his time and rejected allegiance to him. That is why he is known as the one who said no to tyranny, teaching us the lesson not to tolerate pressure from evil and devilish powers. 

Due to his excellent characteristics, Imam Hussein (AS) is very much liked by both non-Muslims and Muslims. 

The third Shia Imam was martyred along with his 72 faithful companions in the Battle of Karbala, which occurred in 680 AD in the Iraqi city of Karbala.

This event holds deep religious significance for Muslims, who commemorate it as a time of mourning and reflection on the themes of sacrifice, justice, and unwavering faith.