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  Qasim ibn Hassan is an important figure in the history of Karbala, as he played a significant role in the tragic events that occurred on the 10th of Muharram in the year 680 AD. Qasim was the son of Hassan ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, and the nephew of Imam Hussain, who led the resistance against the tyrant Yazid. Qasim was only 13 years old at the time of the Battle of Karbala, but he showed great courage and determination in the face of adversity. He was eager to join his uncle Hussain and fight against the unjust rule of Yazid, even though he knew that the odds were stacked against them. When Imam Hussain asked for volunteers to fight, Qasim was the first to step forward. Qasim was given permission to fight by his uncle, who gave him his own sword and a turban to wear. Qasim fought bravely, and his young age and courage inspired others to fight harder. However, despite their best efforts, Imam Hussain and his small band of followers were vastly outnumbe...