Such hadith-reports are abundant. The main idea that runs through all of them suggests that the topic about the future coming of the Mahdi and Qa'im during the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) was well known. In fact the way these reports speak about the subject indicates that it was not something new which was being presented to the people. On the contrary they relate the signs and characteristics of the person who would ...
The Role of Traditions in the Occultation of the Twelfth Imam
After the martyrdom of al-Husayn, the Imamite Imams from `Ali b. al-Husayn to al-Hasan al-`Askari followed a quiescent policy towards the Umayyads and the `Abbasids. But they expected that all their suffering would be terminated by al-Qa’im, whose rising in arms they were awaiting. The Imamites based their expectations on their interpretation of certain Quranic verses and on ...
This Article is dealt with these subjects as follow:
1. Mahdi a Common Belief in all Muslim Sects and Schools of Thought
2. Expectation of Solace
3. The Qur'an and history
The idea of the final victory of the forces of righteousness, peace and justice over those of evil, oppression and tyranny, of the world-wide spread of the Islamic faith, the complete and all-round establishment of high human values, the formation of a utopian and an ideal ...
Hadith of Imam Mahdi(a.s)
1 - ( Narrations from the twelveth Imam ( peace be upon him ) )Benefitting from me in my absence is as benefitting from the sun in itsdisappearance behind the clouds and certainly I am security - grantor for thepeople of earth as stars are security - grantors for the people of sky .(Bahar_ol_Anvar , Vol.53 , P.181)
2 - Possession of another's wealth without owner's permission is notpermissible .(Noor Athaqalain ...
4. The Reign and Coming of the Christian Saviour The New Testament understanding of Jesus as the Saviour has a number of interesting parallels with both Imams Hussein and Mahdi. For example, like Hussein, Jesus was cruelly murdered by His religious opponents, suffering scourging (Mark 15:15) and Crucifixion at the hands of the pagan Romans (Mark 15:24), incited by the Jewish priesthood (John 19:6). Just as at Ashura Shia recall the ...
Dr. Jalali: How can it be possible that a person could have a son and no one in the world would know about him? Moreover, how can it be so that five years would pass and he would remain unknown? Did not Imam 'Askari live in Samarra? Was not he visited by anyone? Could one believe the only report on the presence of the infant son of the Imam coming from Abu 'Amr 'Uthman b. Sa'id?Mr. Hoshyar: Although it was clear from the very beginning that, ...
Studies in Divine Economics:Issues of Measuring Religiosity
Alamost all religions of the world and especially the divine religions believe in coming of a reformer who will change the world in a way that it will become a paradise-like place. In christianty, there is a concept of ‘Kingdom of God’ ..the state of the world in which God\'s will shall be fulfilled. That is expected to be materialized at the end of time or when Jesus Christ ...
After the martyrdom of al-Husayn, the Imamite Imams from `Ali b. al-Husayn to al-Hasan al-`Askari followed a quiescent policy towards the Umayyads and the `Abbasids. But they expected that all their suffering would be terminated by al-Qa’im, whose rising in arms they were awaiting. The Imamites based their expectations on their interpretation of certain Quranic verses and on numbers of traditions attributed to the Prophet concerning the ...
Here we try to answer the question of how to get the most of spiritual blessings of feeling the presence of the Imam of the time? Interestingly, it is easier for the youth to be in touch with the Imam of the time by refraining from committing sins and having a clearer heart.
The Imam never forgets us and will get to us on our most demanding times if we deserve it though we should remember him sincerely. The more sincerely remember him the more ...
THE IDEA of an expected deliverer
Introduction
The term “messianism” in the Islamic context is often used to translate the significant concept of an eschatological figure, the Mahdi, who as the foreordained leader “will rise” to launch a great social transformation in order to end the sufferings of the faithful and the rule of enemies of God and establish His kingdom on earth (Sachedina, 1981). The Islamic doctrine of salvation does ...
And how can you disbelieve, while it is you to whom the communications of Allah are recited, and among you is His apostle? And whoever holds fast to Allah he indeed is guided to the right way. 102. O you who believe! Observe your duty to Allah with right observance, and die not save as those who have surrendered (to Him). [The Family of 'Imran]The example of the sealing Islamic Mission is the example of the fruits Allah has bestowed on man. ...
Personification of Lawlessness in Abrahamic Eschatology
The destiny of mankind in the eschatological philosophy shared by the Abrahamic traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam is ordained to travail through apocalyptic tribulations and violent end of one existence to usher in a new one bereft of suffering and immorality adorned by peace and justice. The eschatology of each of these traditions presents esoteric signs foreseeing a ...
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Thanks God who bestowed us the intellect and named us human who is the outcome of life; therefore, their mental and physical health is our collective great responsibility. The exalted God states the human creation, and then granting generosity to them in Koran. God created them as divine creatures and descended the Fetra" verse, accordingly. Hereby we are to become familiar with concepts of normality and health.
Normality and ...
The 9th of Rabi'al Awwal marks a turning point in the history of the Ahlul Bait (A.S) and their followers. This day is a day of joy and happiness for the lovers of the Ahlul Bait (A.S). The hadith which speaks about this day refers to it as the ‘Greatest Eid in the sight of the Ahlul Bait (A.S) and those who love and follow them.Indeed, it is after going through close to 70 days of grief and sorrow in which we commemorated the martyrdom of ...
According to the sayings of Imams, the Yemeni flag is the flag to be used in the battle against the enemies of Imam Mahdi.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), commenting on people of Yemen, said: "They are kind hearted people and good believers, and the "helper" will come from among them. He will start a fight with seventy thousand soldiers and he will assist my heir."
The Importance of the Yemeni Battle
A battle in Yemen at the end times, right ...
Sadaqah For the Safety of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.)
In today's world of science and technology, doctors have found solutions to numerous diseases which were once considered as incurable and fatal. Inventions of sophisticated devices and formulation of new life saving drugs have helped them in their cause. Yet, we find Muslims who say that a person's life and sustenance can be increased and calamities averted merely by giving alms.
Sadaqah ...
The Mahdism Utopia
By the Will of All-h (SWT) and the assistance of the Master of the Time (may All-h (SWT) hasten his appearance); we will study the global state of the political and economic state of affairs and the social trends in culture and communities. This will be compared to the utopist environment of the government of the Awaited Imam (AS). Since the departure of the Holy Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (SAWW), the Muslim Ummah has ...
The call of the Gospel is to participation with Christ in that kingdom. He comes to reward his followers, and to assert his authority throughout the earth, "for the nation and kingdom that will not serve him shall perish; they shall be utterly wasted" (Isaiah 60:12). The establishment of Christ as the undisputed Savior is best established the passage in John where Jesus states: “I am the way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the ...
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 ...
The COMING of JESUS and GOD’S RIGHTEOUS KINGDOM
I.) The Future Kingdom of God in the Torah and the Prophets
This hope first appeared in the Torah and the prophets, which both Christians and Muslims accept. It was usually voiced when Israel’s leaders were corrupt and unjust, and when wars and fears of war spread through the nations. This hope included six main features.
1.) The Righteous King. According to the prophet Isaiah, “the ...
