Hussein Collection

Iraq - Tomb of Husayn Ibn Ali at Karbala
Karbala (Karbala al-Muqaddasah) in Iraq - the Tomb/Shrine of Husayn ibn Ali - a holy site of Shiah Islam. It stands on the site of the grave of Husayn ibn Ali, the second grandson of Muhammad

King Faisal I of Iraq
King Faisal bin Hussein bin Ali al-Hashimi (Faisal I) of Iraq (1885-1933)

Shrine of Husayn ibn Ali - Karbala
Karbala (Karbala al-Muqaddasah) in Iraq - the Tomb/Shrine of Husayn ibn Ali - a holy site of Shiah Islam. It stands on the site of the grave of Husayn ibn Ali, the second grandson of Muhammad

Imam Hussein, Vlora, Albania, Europe

Glubb Pasha, British Commander of Arab Legion, Amman, Jordan talking to his son Faris, mounted on an Arab steed at a Coronation Parade preparing for the coronation of King Hussein on 3rd May 1958

Dr. Wendell Phillips
Wendell Phillips (1921 - 1975), American archaeologist and oil magnate who led some of the first archaeological expeditions in the areas that are part of modern-day Yemen and Oman

Iraq War Most Wanted Playing Cards - fan of all the Spades, with the face of Saddam Hussein (c.1937-2006) as the Ace of Spades. circa 2003

Hussein bin Ali - Sharif and Emir of Mecca and King of Hejaz
Hussein bin Ali (18541931) - Sharif and Emir of Mecca from 1908 until 1917, when he proclaimed himself King of the Kingdom of Hejaz

Colourful patterns on stained glass windows in King Hussein Park, Amman, Jordan

Surrender of Jerusalem to British, Palestine, WW1
The surrender of Jerusalem to the British, on the Lifta-Jerusalem Road, during the First World War. The Mayor of Jerusalem, Hussein Salim Al-Husseini, stands at the centre (with walking stick)

Firewalking / Adcock
REGINALD ADCOCK, a volunteer, crosses the trench at Carshalton across which AHMED HUSSEIN had previously walked

Down Jordan Valley Sea Galilee Dead Sea Jisr Sheikh
Down the Jordan Valley from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea. Jisr Sheikh Hussein. Jordan bridge on Beisan road to Transjordan. 1920

Jericho Jordan area Jisr Sheikh Hussein High cliffs
Jericho & Jordan area, Near Jisr Sheikh Hussein. High cliffs of the Jordan. 1934

Jericho Jordan area Jisr Sheikh Hussein Jordan
Jericho & Jordan area, Jisr Sheikh Hussein on the Jordan. 1934

Celebrating The Moharum Festival In Remembrance Of The Martyrdom Of Imam Hussein, Bombay, India In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

Sultan Husayn Kamil 1853 To 1917. Sultan Of Egypt And Sudan. From The Illustrated War News Published 1914

Sultan Hussein Kamel of Egypt
A portrait of Sultan Hussein Kamel of Egypt (1853-1917), who ruled from 1914-1917, during the British protectorate. Date: circa 1915

Military parade for King Hussein of Jordan, Salalah airport
Welcome military parade for King Hussein of Jordan, at Salalah airport - Oman. Flags flying right of picture Date: 1977

Hussein Awni pasha (1819 1876). Was a Turkish general and statesman. Engraving by Rico. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1876. Colored

Firewalking / Trench
Preparing the trench at Carshalton across which AHMED HUSSEIN and three volunteers, Adcock, Bold and Russell, subsequently walked

Ali Ii, Bey of Tunis ?
ALI II IBN HUSSEIN (?) Bey of Tunis (Tunisia) from 1759 - 1777. A de-facto regent or provincial governor during the French Protectorate. Muley Hassen Roi de Tunis

Ali bin Hussein (1879-1935), first King of Hejaz (Al-Hijaz), Saudi Arabia, 1922
Ali bin Hussein (1879-1935), first King of Hejaz, Saudi Arabia, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Yasser Arafat and Saddam Hussein, Iraq, 1987. A meeting between the leader of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and the President of Iraq

Front cover of Le Nouvel Observateur, Febuary 1991. The cover shows Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein at the time of the First Gulf War and a feature reporting the role of women in the conflict

Front cover of Le Point, Febuary 1991. Le Point is a French weekly news magazine. The cover shows Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein at the time of the First Gulf War

Front cover of Le Monde, Febuary 1991. Le Monde (The World) is a French daily evening newspaper. The cover shows Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein at the time of the First Gulf War

Front cover of Jeune Afrique, 1991. Jeune Afrique is a newsweekly published in Paris, founded by Bechir Ben Yahmed in Tunis on the October 17th 1960

Front cover of Jeune Afrique, 1990. Jeune Afrique is a newsweekly published in Paris, founded by Bechir Ben Yahmed in Tunis on the October 17th 1960

Close up of Omani guards on parade
Close up of Omani guards, playing instruments and marching for the parade in honour of King Hussein of Jordan visit, to Salalah Oman Date: 1977

British camera man filming the Omani guards, at a welcoming parade for King Hussein of Jordan, in Salalah Oman Date: 1977

Hussein Sermed Affendi (1830-1886). Turkish diplomat. Engraving by Arturo Carretero y Sanchez (1852-1903). The Spanish and American Illustration, 1886. Colored

Algerian Rail Station
ALGERIA : the station at Hussein-Dey (named after the Dey Hussein of Algiers) on the Blida line. Date: 1862

JORDAN RIVER, c1930. A view of the Sheik Hussein Bridge on the Jordan River, on the border between Palestine (right) and Jordan. Photographed c1930

ABDULLAH I (1882-1951). Abdullah I bin al-Hussein, King of Jordan, 1946-1951. The coronation of King Abdullah I in Amman, Jordan

JERUSALEM: SURRENDER, 1917. The mayor of Jerusalem, Hussein Bey al-Husayni, and others on their way to surrender to the British Army, 9 December 1917

HUSSEIN BAIKARA (1469-1506). Timurid sultan. The sultan with his court. Ilustracin of poems of Behzad school. Islamic art. Miniature

Front page of the New York Post 5 November 2008, reporting the election of Barack Obama as President of the United
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 2008. Front page of the New York Post 5 November 2008, reporting the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States

44th President of the United States. Photographed by Pete Souza on 13 January 2009, seven days before his inauguration
BARACK OBAMA (1961- ). 44th President of the United States. Photographed by Pete Souza on 13 January 2009, seven days before his inauguration

Campaign button for Democratic presidential and vice presidential candidates Barack Obama (left) and Joseph Biden, 2008
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 2008. Campaign button for Democratic presidential and vice presidential candidates Barack Obama (left) and Joseph Biden, 2008

Campaign button for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, 2008
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 2008. Campaign button for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, 2008

Front page of the New York Daily News, 5 November 2008, reporting the election of Barack Obama as President of
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 2008. Front page of the New York Daily News, 5 November 2008, reporting the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States

HUSSEIN DEY (1765-1838). Hussein ben Hassan. Last Ottoman pasha-dey of Algiers, 1818-1830. Stipple engraving, German, 19th century

Port Said - Egypt - Sultan Hussein Quay - Victoria Monument
Queen Victoria Monument on the Sultan Hussein Quay at Port Said, Egypt - Important and strategic port on the Suez Canal. For this view 25 years later - see 10284668. Date: circa 1903

Sultan Hussein Kamel of Egypt, and WW1 poem
A portrait of Sultan Hussein Kamel of Egypt (1853-1917), who ruled from 1914-1917, during the British protectorate. On either side of him is a poem by Sidney Low, entitled The Martyrs

Tobacco industry in Algiers
Algeria : delivering tobacco to the shop of Hussein-Dey, Algiers Date: 1862

Sultan Hussein Kamel / Stamp
SULTAN HUSSEIN KAMEL (1853 - 1917) Sultan of Egypt and Sudan from 1914 to 1917, during British occupation

Egypt - Port Said - Sultan Hussein Quay. This pictures shows THE Department Store at Port Said - Simon Arzt. There is also a Thos. Cook & Son office pictured

Sultan Hussein I, Ruler of Egypt

Firewalking / Hussein
AHMED HUSSEIN before crossing the pit at Carshalton

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"Hussein: A Legacy of Courage, Leadership, and Resilience" From the ancient city of Karbala in Iraq to the picturesque landscapes of Vlora, Albania, Hussein's name echoes through history. As we stand before the majestic Tomb of Husayn Ibn Ali at Karbala, we are reminded of his sacrifice and unwavering devotion. Hussein's influence extended beyond borders and time periods. Even King Faisal I of Iraq recognized his significance as he paid homage to him at the Shrine of Husayn ibn Ali in Karbala. This sacred place stands as a testament to Hussein's enduring legacy. In Europe, Imam Hussein finds reverence in unexpected places like Vlora, Albania. His teachings resonate with people from all walks of life, transcending cultural boundaries and inspiring communities far away from his homeland. Not only did Hussein inspire individuals but also leaders like Glubb Pasha - British Commander of Arab Legion in Amman, Jordan. His commitment to justice and integrity made him an emblematic figure for those who fought alongside him during turbulent times such as the Iraq War. His spirit even found its way into popular culture with the creation of "Iraq War Most Wanted Playing Cards. " Among them was a fan-favorite card featuring Hussein - a symbol that united people under one common cause against tyranny. Let us not forget that this name has been carried by many great men throughout history. From Sharif and Emir of Mecca to King of Hejaz - Hussein bin Ali left an indelible mark on Arabian politics during challenging times when leadership was crucial for survival. Beyond political figures lie scholars like Dr. Wendell Phillips who dedicated their lives studying and understanding the impact that figures like Sultan Hussein Kamel had on Egypt's rich heritage. Even aviation enthusiasts can find connections with JY-HKJ - Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 500 aircraft named after this iconic name.