Hussein

Hussein ibn Waseem ibn Hussein al-Burzandi (1095-1150) was an Arab nobleman and the fourth Emir of the Taifa of Burzand, the first Brunanter state. Hussein was a mastermind ruler, rebuilding Burzand after overthrowing the Almoravid-puppet Hamid ibn Mansur. Christian Latin sources mention him as Hacen Abenouacem.

Early Life
He was the son of the Sufi Leader, Waseem ibn Hussein and a Visigoth noblewoman, an-Noor bint al-Quti.

Biography
He was not supposed to be the Emir. However, he took over the role of Caretaker Emir, as Umar his nephew was underaged. He paved the way for Umar’s rule. Later, his sons would become Emirs due to Umar’s and Abdur-Rahman’s sons were young.

Marriage and Family
Ibn Waseem married a Byzantine noblewoman, Helena Psella (Ahlana as-Salawiyyah) and had two sons:
 * Hussein ibn Hussein (1124-1174)
 * Abdallah ibn Hussein (1125-1175)