Name: Muhammad.Agnomen: Abul Qâsim.Title: Al-Mahdi, al-Qâ'im, al-Hujja, Sâhib al-Amr.Father: Hasan bin ‘Ali.Mother: Narjis (also known as Susan, Sayqal).Birth: 15th Sha‘bân 255 AH in Samarra, Iraq.Living in Occultation & will appear before the end of time.
1. Birth & Early LifeImam Muhammad al-Mahdi (a.s.) was born on 15th Sha‘bân 255 A.H. (868 CE) in Samarra to Narjis, the wife of the eleventh Imam. Lady Narjis's lineage goes back ...
A number of traditions have been narrated from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) of Islam and the truthful Imams of Ahle-bayt (a.s.), regarding the uprising of Qaem-al-Mahdi towards the end of this world and his overthrowing the unjust and tyrant rulers and filling the earth with justice and fair play.Hence the unjust Abbasi caliphs were very much afraid of the uprising of Qaem al Mahdi, They utilized their entire resources to finish him. Ten years ...
It is worth noting the view of Hassan al-Banna’ to awaken the mind of the Muslim Ummah that says,Allah has sent you a leader who prescribed an order, made the detail of laws, gave the book which made lawful and unlawful, gave guidance in attaining goodness and happiness, guided you to the straight path. Have you followed your leader, implemented its laws, appreciated its order, making holistic of its book, and made what is lawful and abandoned ...
The Tenth Spurious Argument:THE INFALLIBILITY OF THE TWELVE IMAMSSome people criticize the Shia for believing that the Imams of the honorable Prophet's family were infallible.THE ANSWERThe Shia believe that the Imam, who has been appointed by Allah, must be infallible. Allah says:Surely, I will make you an Imam of men. Ibrahim said, 'and of my offspring?' My covenant does not include the unjust, said He. (2:124)And whoever goes beyond the limits ...
A title reflects the personality of man. His characteristics and qualities are projected through it.Nowadays such instances are extremely numerous where this dictum rarely comes true. The titles are some times promiscuous bestowed without knowing the actual meaning by the patrons and by the patronized which is out of context here.The Prophets of God are familiar by the titles added with their names which throw light on their prolity and innate ...
According to the Shiite version of Islam the 12th descendant of Mohammed, known as the 12th Imam or the Mahdi, (Also known as the “Hidden Imam”) went into hiding in 941, some 1300 years ago. At an earlier time of rising tensions, the 10th imam was forced from his home in Medina by the powerful Sunni caliph in Baghdad and was sent to live in Samarra, where he could be kept under closer supervision. Both he and his son were ...
Dr. Jalali: When is the promised Mahdi expected to appear?Mr. Hoshyar: No time has been fixed for his appearance (zuhur). As a matter of fact, the Imams have regarded those who fix the time of the Mahdi's appearance as liars. Thus, for instance, Fudayl, a companion of Imam Baqir, asked the latter whether there was any specific time when the Mahdi would appear. The Imam in his response said three times: "Any one who fixes the time of the ...
Believing in rajat (return) is one of the basic beliefs of the Shia religion. According to the sayings of Masoom (as), one who does not believe in the rajat (return) has nothing to do with the Shia religion. The description of rajat is after the completion of the imamate of Imam Zamana (ajf),
the period between the time of the prophet hood of RasoolAllah (saw) and the appearance of Imam Zamana (ajf) will be finished. After this the time of the ...
The traditions differentiate between hastening (Isti'jal) and praying to Allah to hasten the universal government. The former is prohibited while the latter is commanded. In addition, in a number of verses in the Quran, Allah, the glorious, advices against al-Isti'jal. For instance:Man is a creature of haste. I shall soon show you My signs. So hasten not! (21:37)In the following tradition, Imam al-Sadiq (PBUH) quotes anther verse of the Quran in ...
One of the common narrations relayed to convey the role of Imam Mahdi (AS) during his occultation is the analogy of the ‘Sun behind the Clouds’. In this text, Allamah Majlisi sheds the light on this tradition and provides key points to explain the meaning and significance of the meaning behind this similitude.In what follows, is a sample of traditions, which compare the Twelfth Imam (a) to the sun behind the clouds during the period ...
The 9th of Rabi'al Awwal marks a turning point in the history of the AhlulBayt and their followers. This day, which is affectionately known as Eid-e-Zehra is a day of joy and happiness for the lovers of the AhlulBayt.
Celebrating Eid e Zehra (sa) & Beginning of Leadership of Imam Mehdi (ajtfs)
The 9th of Rabi'al Awwal (lunar month) marks a turning point in the history of the AhlulBayt (peace be upon them) and their followers. ...
III.) The Future Kingdom of God in the Western World
In my view, it is partly an accident of history that Christianity became the official state religion of many western nations. As it did, its views changed in some significant ways from the teachings of and about Jesus found in the Bible. I can trace only one change in a very general way: its expectation of the future coming of Jesus and of God’s Kingdom.
1.) The Early Christian Hope. ...
Hadrat Hujjat ibn Hasan al-Askari(A.S.) the Twelfth Holy Imam, Al-Mahdi was born on 15th Shaban in 255 A.H. in Samarrah(Iraq). On this Auspicious and Solemn Occasion we extend our Heartiest and Happy Greetings to all the peace-lovers and justice seekers in the world.
Name: MuhammadTitle: Al-Mehdi, Saheb-ul-Asr and Al-HujjatKunyat: Abul QasimBorn at Samarrah, on Friday, the 15th Shaban 255 A.H.Father's name: Imam Hasan-al-Askari(A.S.)Mother's ...
Engineer Madani: Is belief in the promised Mahdi confined to the followers of Islam, or does it exist in other religions too?Mr. Hoshyar: In fact, this belief is not limited to the Muslims alone. In almost all religions and heavenly creeds one can find a similar belief in the future savior. The followers of these religions believe that there will come a time when the world will become corrupt and engulfed in a crisis. Evil and injustice will ...
The learned Shi'ite research scholars and historians in their books have narrated from Hasan b. Mathleh Jamakarani - a righteous man of upright conduct and noble character, and a lover of the family of the revelation and Prophethood (i.e. the Ahlul Bayt, the holy progeny of the Prophet [s]) - regarding the construction of the Holy Jamkaran Mosque in the outskirts of Qum as follows:“I was sleeping at my home in the village of Jamkaran on ...
The Power Behind the LanguageLanguage has a significant role in constructing and deconstructing subject; and language itself is one cultural aspects utilized also for creating the violence. Language contains the constructive power but also the destructive power. Language that contains the destructive power can easily excites the emotional reaction of the people which is conducive to violence. In the capitalist global era, there are some ...
9th of Raby-ol Oulaa marks two great and happy occasions i.e. Eid-oz Zahra (a.s.) and the auspicious day of coronation of the last infallible descendant of Prophet Muhammad (s), al-Imam al-Mahdi Al-Montadhar, Al-Hojjah (a).The Beginning of Belief in Imam Mahdi (a.s.)The belief in Mahdi was widespread during the time of the Prophet. The Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) on more than one occasion had announced the future coming of the ...
By: Najmuddin TabasiAfter many centuries of waiting and agony, the days of tyranny and darkness will finally come to an end; the rays of the sun of felicity will become visible; and the great personage who, by the help of God, is supposed to wipe out the remnants of tyranny and oppression, will appear. He will affect extensive reforms and fundamental transformations in both the spiritual and material realms, and he will establish order in human ...
In Iran, a subtle but profoundly important dialogue over the essence and proper functions of the state has been emerging now for more than a decade. Though this dialogue was never fully extinguished, only after the end of the war with Iraq in 1988 and the death of Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989 could it move out of private homes and into popular publications and, more recently, into some corners of the state. The specific ideological dispositions of ...
In a letter he wrote to Shaikh al-Mufid, where he acknowledged his merit and being pleased with him, the Imam prayed for the success of the Shias in obeying Allah. He then writes: "If our Shia, may Allah give them success to His obedience, unite together by the hearts in fulfilling the covenant that they were trusted with, the grace of meeting us would not have been delayed for them; and happiness would have reached them quickly by witnessing ...
