(Not So) Fun Fact: When a Muslim Empire Killed Muhammad’s Grandson

Fun facts about Islam

During the Battle of Karbala, the Umayyad Caliphate killed Muhammad’s grandson Husayn ibn Ali by beheading. This didn’t exactly go well for the victors after the battle and the perpetrators are still looked down in infamy by most Muslims today.

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  1. ratmom's avatar ratmom says:

    Interesting. I don’t know much about their history.

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