Husayn ibn Ali Professions : Imam Born : January 8, 626 Died : October 13, 680 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Husayn ibn Ali When you are frustrated and do not know a way out, only flexibility and moderation towards difficulties will save you. Husayn ibn Ali moderation frustrated way I never revolted in vain, as a rebel or as a tyrant, but I rose seeking reformation for the nation of my grandfather Mohammad. I intend to enjoin good and forbid evil, to act according to the traditions of my grandfather, and my father Ali Ibn Abi-Talib. Husayn ibn Ali tyrants evil father Similar Authors Al-Shafi‘i imam Abu Hanifa imam Feisal Abdul Rauf imam Muhammad al-Baqir imam Ja'far al-Sadiq imam Suhaib Webb imam All Authors