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Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin

Great-grandson of Muhammad and the fourth of the Shiite Imams

Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin was born on January 9, 659 in Medina, Saudi Arabia and died on October 25, 713, aged 54.

Born

January 9, 659

Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin died aged 54.

Died: October 25, 713

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Birthplace
Medina, Saudi Arabia
Professions
imam, theologian, poet
Citizenship
Umayyad Caliphate

More about Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin

Zodiac sign
Capricorn

Family

Child
Zayd ibn Ali
Child
Muhammad al-Baqir
Sibling
Sakina bint Husayn
Father
Husayn ibn Ali
Sibling
Ali al-Akbar ibn Husayn
Sibling
Ali al-Asghar ibn Husayn
Mother
Shahrbanu
Sibling
Ruqayyah bint Husayn

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Questions people ask

How old was Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin when they died?

Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin died aged 54.

When is Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin’s birthday?

Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin’s recorded birthday is January 9.

Where was Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin born?

Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin was born in Medina, Saudi Arabia.

When did Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin die?

Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin died on October 25, 713.