Who is Hussain?

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Who is Hussain? is a social justice movement founded in 2012 in London. Their main goal is to spread awareness about the life and legacy of Imam Husayn (a), who was the third Imam of the Shi'a. This organization carries out various initiatives such as blood donation campaigns, distributing posters, providing drinking water, and donating food and clothing packages to people in need in different cities worldwide.

The members of this group work with the organization on a voluntary basis. According to their website, representatives from the organization are currently active in over 90 cities worldwide to organize charitable events.

Imam al-Husayn b. Ali (a)

Main article: Imam al-Husayn b. Ali (a)

Al-Husayn b. Ali b. Abi Talib (a) (Martyrdom: Muharram 10, 61/October 10, 680) also known as Sayyid al-Shuhada', the third Imam of the Shi'a was martyred in the Battle of Karbala after ten years of Imamate. He was the second son of Imam Ali (a) and Lady Fatima (a), and the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (s). The imamate of Imam al-Husayn (a) coincided with the autocracy of Mu'awiya. When Mu'awiya introduced Yazid as his successor, Imam al-Husayn (a) refused to pledge allegiance to him, calling him unfit for leadership, and proclaimed himself the rightful leader of the ummah. As a result, the Battle of Karbala took place on the Day of 'Ashura'. Imam (a) along with a handful of his companions (around seventy-two) were martyred and the remaining companions were taken as captives to Kufa and Syria.

Objectives and Significance of the Organization

The Who is Hussain organization aims to inspire individuals through the timeless example of Imam Husayn (a) and the values he stood for: compassion, justice, and dignity.[1] Another objective of this organization is to make a positive change in society through giving back to those most in need.[2]

The members of this group work with the organization on a voluntary basis,[3] intending to present Imam Husayn (a) to the world solely based on the shared humanity of all individuals, irrespective of gender, nationality, or social class.[4] These organization members come from diverse races, nationalities, and religions.[5]

Chronicle

The Who Is Hussain team in Australia

The organization's original name is "Who is Hussain," established in London in 2012.[6] In 2013, the organization began recruiting foreign representatives to enhance its international presence. These representatives were tasked with organizing local advertising campaigns to promote "Who is Hussain," focusing on the organization's website and coordinating charity events.[7] The organization initially initiated its activities by installing posters in the London underground.[8]

The organization is now a registered charity. According to their website, representatives from the organization are currently active in over 90 cities worldwide to organize charitable events.[9] Who is Hussain volunteers around the world have caught the attention of local, national, and international press – including the BBC and CNN.[10] In 2017, through a memorandum of understanding, the Zeitoon Institute became the exclusive implementer of the organization's projects in Iran.[11]

Campaigns

Water Donation by Who Is Hussain volunteers

The organization pursues its goals by designing and installing advertising posters in the London underground, setting up billboards, broadcasting announcements, and managing its website.[12] The members of the "Who is Hussain" organization provide water to those in need to remind the world of the thirst of Imam Husayn (a). During the water pollution crisis in early 2016, the organization donated 30,000 bottles of water to the Red Cross in Flint, Michigan, and a similar initiative took place in India. The organization has distributed water bottles with labels related to the theme of Imam Husayn (a) in various cities across the United States.[13] Furthermore, the organization has initiated multiple campaigns to introduce Imam Husayn (a) to the world, including blood donation drives, food collection campaigns for people experiencing homelessness, and providing clothing for needy older adults.[14]

Blood Donation Drive

Blood Donation Drive by Who Is Hussain Campaign in Keshmir, India.

In August 2022, British Muslim charity has broken the world record for the largest number of blood donations in one day. The world record attempt coincided with Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, which is especially significant for Muslims who commemorate the legacy of Imam al-Husayn (a), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (s). The volunteer-run world record effort was led in August by Who Is Hussain, a social justice charity that worked with NHS Blood and Transplant, as well as the Imam Hussain Blood Donation Campaign, one of the country’s oldest Muslim blood donation organizations. As part of the campaign, called #GlobalBloodHeroes, blood donation centers across the UK – and dozens of other centers in 27 countries including Argentina, Iraq, and Thailand – collected blood from more than 37,000 people. Donations began at a centers in New Zealand and concluded in the US.[15].[16]

Authenticated by the official world records, the total number of blood donations was 37,018, beating the previous record of 34,723 set in 2020. According to NHS Blood and Transplant, one donation can help to save or improve the lives of up to three people, which means more than 110,000 lives could be saved or improved by the British charity’s efforts.[17].[18]


Notes

  1. ↑ Our story.
  2. ↑ What we do.
  3. ↑ What we do.
  4. ↑ Our story.
  5. ↑ Get to know the campaign "Who is Hussain" (Persian).
  6. ↑ Our story.
  7. ↑ Who is Hussain rebrands Ashoura for new generation.
  8. ↑ Our story.
  9. ↑ What we do.
  10. ↑ Our story.
  11. ↑ The first appearance of "Who is Hossein?" campaign in Iran (Persian)).
  12. ↑ Our story.
  13. ↑ RAHAT HUSAIN: Muslims donate 30,000 bottles of water to Flint, Michigan, during water crisis.
  14. ↑ Our story.
  15. ↑ British Muslim charity breaks world record for most blood donations in a day
  16. ↑ UK Muslim charity ‘Who Is Hussain’ breaks world record in blood donations
  17. ↑ British Muslim charity breaks world record for most blood donations in a day
  18. ↑ Muslim charity holds blood drive in GTA as part of attempt to break world record on donations

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