Who was known to be the first martyr of Karbala.?
Correct answer: C. Hurr ibn Yazid
- A. Sakinah bint Hussain
- B. The tribe of Bani Asad
- C. Hurr ibn Yazid
- D. None
Explanation
Hurr ibn Yazid is commonly identified as the first martyr from Imam Husayn’s camp at Karbala after he changed allegiance and fought beside Husayn. This qualification matters because other figures died earlier in the wider events connected with Karbala.
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