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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 →

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Ghulamhusein was a popular social figure and a keen host of guests coming to him from distant lands. He lived in Moshi, a beautiful small town at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.He was generous and hospitable to one and all. One of his hobbies during leisure hours particularly on Saturdays and Sundays was to play the game of cards with his friends. For hours they used to get together where they enjoyed the game. It was not with the aim of gambling but rather just for pleasure and pass time.Once in the midst of a lively game of cards, his servant came toRead More →