Where was Husayn ibn Ali killed during his revolt against Yazid I?
Karbala
Najaf
Baqi
Medina
Answer
The answer is Karbala, a city in present-day Iraq. It is considered a sacred site by both Shia and Sunni Muslims, as it is where the Battle of Karbala took place in 680 AD. This battle marked a turning point in Islamic history, as it led to the split between Sunni and Shia Islam.
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