Similarities Between Imam Mahdi (AS) And Prophets

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According to traditions, Imam al-Mahdi (A.S.) was born in the middle of the month of Sha’ban, 255 A.H. and has been alive for more than twelve centuries. Even though living to such an age is against the norm that exists among the people of the world, the possibility of having an extended life has been solved and is therefore probable and believable. Now, we would like to take a look at the phenomenon of the extended life span from different points of view. The Extended Life in the Qur’anic Point of viewIn the Holy Qur’an, which is the most reliable Islamic documented source, there areRead More →

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(Hazrat Isa and Hazrat Khizr (as)) According to narrations in the hadith collections, there existed people who lived a long life before Imam Mahdi. In addition to those referred to in the Qur’anic verses, at least two persons can be cited: Hazrat Isa (as) Muslim Neishaburi, a well-known Sunni narrator, quotes the Prophet (s) as saying, “How will you be when Jesus, son of Mary, will descend to you and be your Imam?” 1 Likewise, Nu’mani, a well-known Shia narrator, reports the Prophet (s) addressing Imam Ali (a)  concerning the number of successors (wasiy ), as saying: “They are as many as the months of year, and the Prophet JesusRead More →

Occultation (Ghaibat)

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From the book of ‘Sawa’eq’ it appears that the Shia Imamiah’s or a group amongst them reckon that Mahdi (a.s.) has concealed himself in the cellar. They expect him to emerge from this cellar and they stop near its door with their horses and await his reappearance. How good it was if the author of ‘Sawa’eq’ had mentioned the reference of this talk.I think the author of ‘Sawa’eq’ has neither emerged from the land of Hejaz nor entered the country of Iraq nor visited Samarra. Otherwise, he would have realized that this matter bears no truth. Apparently, the source of this reckoning that the ShiasRead More →

Occultation (Ghaibat)

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1. Free From Allegiance of Every Tyrant Amirul Momineen Ali (A.S.) said: “Certainly’, when the Qaem from among us shall arise, he will not have the allegiance of any one upon his neck. It is for this reason that his birth is secret and his person is in Ghaibat.” 1 2. Test of the People Imam al Kazim (A.S.) said: “My son! when the fifth descendant of the seventh of the Imams is not visible to you! It is when Allah will test your belief. Ghaibat is inevitable for the Master of this affair. Till the time when the religion is completely transformed, and onlyRead More →

Imam Mahdi’s Government

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The role of women in Islamic history has always been profound, characterized by sacrifices, sincerity, dedication, and selflessness. In the context of the awaited reappearance of Hazrat Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.), a significant question arises: Are women included among the 313 companions of Hazrat Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.)? This article highlights the contributions and responsibilities of women in the holy mission of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.). The Universal Responsibility of Women in Islam There is no movement in the world where women have not been involved and have not made significant contributions. Islam has held both men and women equally responsible for their religious duties. All the rulesRead More →