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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But public health expert Mushtuq Husain says the government is refusing to accept this is "not an outbreak, it's an epidemic".
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
"It is still a grave situation," Husain argues.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Husain was more optimistic about fertiliser prices being managed, but said food prices would likely increase due to higher transportation costs.
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
In the centre, on a slightly raised platform a band of singers chant the Marsiya, an elegiac poem in honour of the martyred Husain.
From The Faith of Islam by Sell, Edward
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