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...
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 ...
Imam Mahdi (as) was born in Samarrah, Iraq on 15th Shabaan 255 AH. His father is Imam Hasan Askari (as) – the 11th Shiite Imam – and his mother, Jana...
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...
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...
What is the Benefit of a Hidden Imam?
Whenever the discussion of Ghaybat crops up, queries of various kinds invade the minds of the people. The most common among them being as to wha...
“And they say: ‘Why is not a...
“He (Lut) said, Would that I had strength to resist you or could betake myself to a strong support!”
“The decree of Allah has come; therefore do not (seek to) hasten it. Glory be to Him, a...
“Those who deal unjustly shall know as to what an (evil) turning they shall be turned”
“O you who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the...
“He made it a word to continue in his progeny so that they may return to (Allah)”
“If these (believers) had been separated from them, We would have inflicted a grievous punishme...
“”They should not he like ...
“Know that Allah revives the earth (even) after it has d...
“Say: Just think. if your water were to dry up who then can bring you flowing water?”
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.
One of the best acts during the Ghaybat of Imam Mahdi (as) is Intezar or Awaiting his reappearance. This discussion consists of a number of aspects and for each aspect there are numerous supporting traditions.
As much as possible, one should strive in the service of Imam (as) because traditions say that the universe exists due to the grace of Imams and in this era because of the presence of Imam Mahdi (as).
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...
Hazrat Imam Mahdi (as) bears the special characteristics and more from the previous prophets. He is the embodiment of their virtues and qualities. He carries their signs and is the inheritor of all that they stoo...
Hazrat Imam Mahdi (as) bears the special characteristics and more from the previous prophets. He is the embodiment of their virtues and qualities. He carries their signs and is the inheritor of all that they stoo...
Hazrat Imam Mahdi (as) bears the special characteristics and more from the previous prophets. He is the embodiment of their virtues and qualities. He carries their signs and is the inheritor of all that they stoo...
Hazrat Imam Mahdi (as) bears the special characteristics and more from the previous prophets. He is the embodiment of their virtues and qualities. He carries their signs and is the inheritor of all that they stoo...
Hazrat Imam Mahdi (as) bears the special characteristics and more from the previous prophets. He is the embodiment of their virtues and qualities. He carries their signs and is the inheritor of all that they stoo...
Hazrat Imam Mahdi (as) bears the special characteristics and more from the previous prophets. He is the embodiment of their virtues and qualities. He carries their signs and is the inheritor of all that they stoo...
Hazrat Imam Mahdi (as) bears the special characteristics and more from the previous prophets. He is the embodiment of their virtues and qualities. He carries their signs and is the inheritor of all that they stoo...
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 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...
Ghaybat is a difficult time for the believers. This aspect can be well understood by those who would have had the opportunity of being with the ...
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 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 a well-established fact that the burial rituals and the funeral prayers for an Imam (as) can only be conducted by another Imam (as). The circumstances at the martyrdom of Imam Hasan Askari (as), therefore, ...
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.
Allamah Majlisi (ar) has brought in chapter 1 of volume 51 of Beharul Anwar, the reports of the birth of Imam Mahdi (as) through various narrators. The reports of some of them are given below. These reports are a...
The birth of Hazrat Musa (as) is an important example to understand the circumstances of the birth of Imam Mahdi (as). Our Aimmah (as) have given its example for their followers to understand the birth of the hid...
The following narrations are taken from the book Najmus Saqib. On page 83 of volume 1 of this book (English edition) we find that according to the report of Mas’oodi (Isbaatul Wasiyyah al-Imam Ali Ibne Abi Talib ...