In this brief article we will discuss those books of Ahle Sunnah that have been entirely dedicated to the subject of the belief in Imam Mahdi (as).
These books have been compile...
It is a known reality – and not a hidden fact – that the belief in Imam Mahdi (as) is a unanimously accepted belief among Islamic scholars. But some of the enemies of Ahle Bayt (as), through their evil propaganda have ...
The discussion about Imam Mahdi (as) is one of the most comprehensive discussions in Islam along with discussions on Tawheed, Imamate and Qiyamat. We find books upon books which have been written about every aspect ...
The full name of this book is “Muntakhabul Asar Fee Al Imam al-Saani al-Ashar.” It is in Arabic language and has been written by Ayatullah Lutfullah Safi Gulpaygani (ar).Before beginning ...
The topic of Imam Mahdi (as) has been dealt with in a lot of detail by Ahle Bayt (as). We have traditions from the Holy Prophet (sawa) and from ev...
Some people have confused the positions of Imam Mahdi (as) and Hazrat Isa (as) by saying that they mean the same person. This is the primary belief of Qadianis. However this belief is incorrect. Hazrat Isa (as) i...
The following tradition was narrated at the occasion of the birth of Imam Husain (as). It is Hadith Qudsi – which means that it is the word of Allah, but not a part of Quran. The tradition highlights that the dis...
In Sahih Muslim, in the Chapter of al-Fitan, there are some interesting traditions on what will happen in the last days of the world. Two of them are quoted here.
Abu Nadra repo...
Ibn Majah in his Sunan quotes Mohammed Ibn Hanafiyyah and Imam Ali saying that the Holy Prophet (sawa) said, Mahdi is from our Ahle Bayt, no doubt Allah will enforce his appearance within a night (i.e., his comin...
Some people harbor the misconception that the belief in Imam Mahdi (as) is restricted to Shiahs, who fabricated such beliefs after facing several setbacks in history. However, on studying the books of the Ahle Su...
Both the Shiites and those from the Ahle Sunnah are unanimous that Imam Mahdi (as) shall appear. The writers of Sihah Sittah – the most authentic books of the Ahle Sunnah also quote some traditions about the...
The Sihah Sittah or Sihah Sittah (Six Books) is the collective name given to the six famous books of traditions by Ahle Sunnah. The scholars of Ahle Sunnah confirm that the traditions reported from the Prophet (s...
The belief in Imam Mahdi (as) has been a topic of debate since the very inception of Islam. Some of the Islamic scholars deny the existence of Imam Mahdi (as) in its entirety. They assert that it is an idea fabri...
Holy Prophet (sawa) said, “Mahdi is from me. He has a broad forehead and protracted nose. He will fill the earth with equity and justice as it would be filled with injustice and tyranny. He will rule for 7 years....
There is a rich treasure of several thousands of traditions about the Mahdi which can be found in both Shiite and Sunni books of reference. Of these, there are several traditions which highlight that the Mahdi is...
The Prophet (sawa) said, Even if the entire duration of the world’s existence has already been exhausted and only one day is left (before the day of judgment), Allah will expand that day to such a length of time,...
The following tradition clearly mentions that Imam Mahdi is one of descendants of the daughter of Prophet Mohammed (sawa). He (sawa) said: The Mahdi will be of my family, of the descendants of Fatemah (the Prophe...
Holy Prophet (sawa) said, “We are the sons of Abdul Muttalib, dwellers of paradise – I, Hamzah, Ali, Jafar, Hasan, Husain, Mahdi.” (Al Bayan Fi Akhbare Sahebuz Zaman, page 98, chapter 3: Mahdi is from the Saadat ...
Holy Prophet (sawa) said, “Calamity will befall my Ummat till such time that Allah (swt) will raise a man from my Ahlul Bayt. He will fill the earth with justice as it will be filled with injustice. The dwellers ...
The Prophet (sawa) said, The Mahdi will appear in my Ummah. He will appear for a minimum of 7 or a maximum of 9 years; at that time, my Ummah will experience bountiful favors like never before. It shall have a gr...
This article addresses the necessity of the existence of a Divine representative on the earth at all times. The references quoted in the article are from books of the Ahle Sunnah.
...Our discussion on Imam Mahdi (as), his characteristics, his life and times cannot commence without first fully appreciating the need for recognition of the Divine Proof.
Holy Prophet (sawa) said, “Surely the Khulafa, successors and Hujjatullah (proofs of Allah) upon the creation after me are 12, the first of whom is my brother and the last one is my son. It was asked: O prophet o...
Holy Prophet (sawa) said, “One who denies the Dajjal has disbelieved, and one who denies the Mahdi, certainly he has disbelieved.” (Al Fatawil Hadisih by Shahbuddin Ibne Hajar Al Haitmish Shafai) Also (Al Qawlul ...
Traditions from both the Shiah and the Ahle Sunnah are clear that Imam Mahdi (as) is the son of Imam Hasan Askari (as) and Janabe N...
Holy Prophet (sawa) has prophesied about several events that will occur just before the advent of the Day of Judgment. Among these, he (sawa) foretold the advent of Imam Mahdi (as), which will materialize w...
All the sects of Islam in general, and in particular, the Shiah are steadfast in their belief, that prior to the advent of the Day of Judgement (Qiyamat), injustice and inequality will be rife in the earth. In su...
The Shiite point of view of a living Imam, Imam Mahdi (as) is not something that is hard to believe if one believes in Allah and His Book, the Qur’an. Indeed, the Shiah aggressively assert that the concept ...
The belief in Imam Mahdi (as) and the concept of Imam Mahdi (as) that a person would come from the progeny of the Holy Prophet (sawa) and establish justice and equity on this earth ingrained in people. This was d...
This is a source book of the Ahle Sunnah written by Mohammed Yusuf Ganji Shafaei. The book has 25 chapter on various topics concerning Imam Mahdi (as).
The Shiah along with some scholars of the Ahle Sunnah believe that his father was Imam Hasan Askari (d. 260/874). Here are the names of 31 Sunni scholars who confirm this fact.
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The discussion about the Mahdi has been taken up extensively in traditions – both from sources of the Shiah and the Ahle Sunnah. Several books on the subject have been written over the years on the topic. What is...
Traditions from Imams (as) are crystal clear that at any point in time, there will always be a Hujjat (proof) of Allah upon this earth for His creatures. These traditions indicate that even today there is one per...
Traditions from both the Shiah and the Ahle Sunnah are clear that Imam Mahdi (as) is the son of Imam Hasan Askari (as) and Janabe N...
Various objections have been raised regarding the birth of Imam Mahdi (as). Keeping in mind the necessity for brevity, this this article we shall discuss two objections.
First of all i...
Various objections have been raised regarding the birth of Imam Mahdi (as). Keeping in mind the necessity for brevity, this this article we shall discuss two objections.
Some Muslim groups allege that the belief in Imam Mahdi (as) is an invention of the Shiahs and that there is no mention of him or his birth in the Sunnah or Islamic history. This is a false allegation. Throu...
Apart from the Shiah, even historians from Ahle Sunnah have recorded this event in their books. There are more than 100 historian...