Husain
Britishnoun
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?629–680 ad , Islamic caliph, the son of Ali and Fatima and the grandson of Mohammed
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same as Hussein
Example Sentences
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For economic analyst Khurram Husain, the blackouts are the main problem, with knock-on effects for both industries and households.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
“From Pakistan’s point of view, it’s a win-win. Whether there is a deal or there isn’t,” said Husain Haqqani, a former Pakistani ambassador to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026
For Husain and her colleagues, that long gap raised an important question.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 18, 2026
"He was deeply engaged here, charmed and inspired by the Arab civilisation and culture," Yousef Ahmad, a Qatar-based artist who knew Husain during his final years, told the BBC.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2025
Lailí stayed in the garden, hidden in the tall grass, till Prince Majnún and Husain Mahámat came to walk in the garden.
From Indian Fairy Tales by Anonymous
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