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
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
"Considered all together, MIT research has filled in the gaps in our knowledge of how Earth's oxygenation proceeded," Husain says.
From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026
At the back of the T�z�ahs are laid the several articles similar to those supposed to have been used by Husain at Karbal�,—a turban of gold, a rich sword, a shield, a bow and arrow.
From The Faith of Islam by Sell, Edward
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