Opposition to the Umayyad Caliphate gained a martyr and rallying point with the death of

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The death of Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE became a martyrdom and rallying point for those who opposed the Umayyad Caliphate. Husayn's death is seen as a symbol of resistance against tyranny and injustice, and has since played a significant role in shaping Shia identity and theology.

Opposition to the Umayyad Caliphate Gained a Martyr and Rallying