In the light of the responsibilities of Imam Mahdi (as), we can begin to appreciate the characteristics of Imam’s (as) helpers and companions. Indeed, they will be at a sublime level of excellent morals and character.<...
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 ...
Allah the Most High has blessed the Imam of the time, Imam Mahdi (as), with innumerable noble traits and distinctive characteristics. This shows the special position held by the Imam (as) near Allah, the Almighty...
This book is among the earliest ones written on the subject of occultation of Imam Mahdi (as). The full name of this book is Kamaluddin wa Tamamun Nemah. It is authored by Raeesul Muhadetheen Abu Jafar Moha...
Holy Prophet (sawa) said, “When I was taken up to the heavens in Meraj, I was called. I said: “Yes, my Lord, You are Blessed and High.” Then I was called again: O Mohammed, You are My servant and I am your Lord. The...
Our infallible Imams (as) are the fountainhead of all material, religious and Divine knowledge. Their words and deeds are a source of salvation or us. Following and submitting to them is incumbent upon us and acquir...
There’s a strong connection between the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (as) and the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (as). The cries of help raised by Imam Husayn (as) on the day of Ashura did not die in Karbala itself. Rather it ...
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 concept of the Mahdi is the belief in the coming of a person from the family of the Holy Prophet of Islam (sawa) during the last era who will fill the earth with justice and equality just as it will be rife w...
Once a person accepts that Imam Mahdi (as) was born on 15 Shabaan 255 AH, his mind starts doing mental calculations to determine his age. And that is when the question...
It is our firm belief that Imam Mahdi (as) is the Proof of Allah upon the earth in this era. It is also our belief that Allah, by His Infinite Grace and Mercy, has granted him a long life. This belief is doubted ...
The belief in the coming of the Mahdi is so entrenched that over the years, people claiming to be the Mahdi have appeared across the Muslim world – in South Asia, Africa and the Middle East – and throughout histo...
The concept of Ghaybat has been discussed extensively in traditions. Right from its concept to preparation and duties of Shiahs in this period. Readers will also note that the beauty of these narrations lies in t...
After the martyrdom of Imam Hasan Askari (as) the mantle of Imamate fell on the young shoulders of Imam Mahdi (as).
Due to the severe restrictions imposed ...
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...
“And fight all the polytheists as they fight you all”
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 this article, we introduce our readers to the famous book “Kitab Al-Ghaybah” by the revered scholar ‘Shaykhat-Taa’efah’ Abu Ja’far Muhammad Ibn Hasan al-Toosi (ar).The following are...
The book ‘Al-Ghaybah’ is among the most valuable legacies of our religion. The book is on the subject of Imamate, which is our central and fundamental belief.This invaluable book was p...
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...
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 ...
Scholars of ethics and morals inform us that Allah likes that He should be called by His different names. The duas of Jawshan Kabeer and even Dua Mashlool are testimony to this fact. It is also the sunnah of Alla...
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, “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 ...
The long life of Imam Mahdi (as) has long been a topic of contention with skeptics rejecting the belief in Imam Mahdi (as) on this account. While the birth of Imam Mahdi (...
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...
It is important for us to understand why Allah decreed Ghaybat for Imam Mahdi (as) in the light of His entire Message.
If we simplify the entire religion of Islam from its revela...
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...
His name was Ali, his agomen was Abul Hasan. His father’s name was Mohammed. The fourth deputy of Imam Mahdi (as) – Abul Hasan Ali Ibn Mohammed attained this special position after Hus...
The first deputy, Janab Usman Ibne Saeed Al-Amri was succeeded by his son Mohammed Ibne Usman Saeed Al-Amri.
Imam Hasan Askari (as) declared, “Abu Amri (Usman Ibne Saeed (ra)) and his son (Mohammed Ibne Us...
His name was Husain, his agnomen (Kuniyat) was Abul Qasim. His father’s name was Rauh and his grandfather’s name was Abu Jafar. He belonged to the Nawbakht family.
He was known by his name – Husain Ibne Ra...
It is evident that the appointment of an individual is made solely on the basis of the work and its aim.
The qualification of an engineer is taken into consideration if a ...
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...