What is the reason that whenever the name “al-Qa’im is mentioned all Shi’as rise in respect? Reply: It is a practice among the Shi’as that whenever the name “Qa’im (a.s.)” is pronounced in their gatherings, all of them stand up in reverence. Though this action is not established as an obligatory one, it is prevalent as a highly recommended act for expressing deference for the beloved Imam (a.t.f.s.). Imam As-Sadiq …

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Whether the original books of the Sunnis mention and relate about the matters related to the existence, life and reappearance of Imam Mahdi? Reply: It is an accepted fact that the belief of the promised Mahdi is found with the Shi’as who are the believers in Imamat. Many verses from the Holy Qur’an and thousands of traditions are available in this regard. Numerous books of the Ahlul Sunnat that contained …

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Have the Holy Prophet and the Infallible Imams informed us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Reply: Many reliably narrated traditions emanate from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and the infallible Imams (a.s.) about the existence and reappearance of Hazrat Mahdi (a.s.). These leave no room for any doubt whatsoever for the seekers of truth. Following are some examples of the sayings of these Holy Personalities (a.s.): The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) informed, “Mahdi …

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  Do the verses of the Holy Qur’an prove the existence and reappearance of Imam Mahdi? Reply: First and foremost, it is not necessary that the Holy Qur’an explains in detail all the concepts. Given that it actually deals with many things, so it does not get involved with the finer aspects and intricacies. Yet, there is an affirmative reply to this question as well. Many verses of the Majestic …

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What has been mentioned about Imam Mahdi in the books of other religions? Reply: An examination of the religious books of the different religions conclusively proves that the belief in the Promised Mahdi is not exclusive only to the Muslims. Even other religions have this belief as is illustrated: Kitab us Zind the religious book of the Parsis mentions about the end of Injustice and the victory of the righteous …

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What is the purpose of the belief in “Mahdawiyyah” and when did it originate? Reply: “Mahdawiyyah” is the belief about a universal saviour. All heavenly religions like Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity and Islam make a prominent mention about it. They hold that the last age will witness a person who will emancipate the people from all corruption and evil. Through him, the oppressed will regain their rights and breathe freely. This …

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Are all the 313 companions of Imam Mahdi of the same grade and order? Are the companions of Imam e Asr (A.s.) equal to each other in their grade and authority and possess the same qualities as per their grade? Or is there a difference between their grades on the basis of their spirituality? Answer: The characteristics and qualities of the companions of Imam Zaman A.S. has been mentioned in various …

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Bottom of Form Which verse of the Noble Qur’an can be cited regarding the authority (Wilayat) of the Twelve Imams and the just government of Imam Mahdi and the supremacy of Islam over the world? ANSWER: The verses from whose purport it is understood that the twelve Imams - may Allah elevate their word - have authority and Imamate are many in number. Among them is the verse: إِنَّمَا أَنْتَ …

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What is the meaning of the End of Time? Do we live in the End of Time?   The expression of the End of Time that entered in the eschatological theology part of divine religions, not meaning the Day before the ending world; rather, it means a special cycle of the time and date. So it is should be asked, which period of time is the ending period? With this …

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    What do the Christians believe in regard with the Savior? The Gospel that is the name of the Christians divine book, refers to one of the four books in the Bible. It has been collected and written separately by four individuals and is famous by the names of them who are Luke, John, Matthew, and Mark. Now we mark some of the parts of it that is pertinent …

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