Husayn ibn Ali

The Battle of Karbala (680 CE) was a confrontation in which Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of Prophet Muhammad, was killed with his companions by Umayyad forces near the Euphrates. It became one of the most consequential events in Islamic history, shaping the development of Shia Islam.

Muhammad ibn Ali (56 or 57–114 AH), called al-Baqir, was a son of Zayn al-Abidin and a grandson of both al-Hasan and al-Husayn. He taught hadith and law in Medina and is the fifth Imam of the Twelver Shi'a.

Ali ibn al-Husayn (c. 658–712), called Zayn al-Abidin, was the only son of al-Husayn to survive Karbala. He lived in Medina as a transmitter of hadith and is remembered for his worship and secret charity.

Zaynab bint Ali (626-682 CE), granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad and sister of Husayn, played a crucial role in preserving the legacy of Karbala through her eloquence, courage, and steadfast leadership during one of Islam's most tragic events.