Why is not the name of Imam al-Mahdi explicitly mentioned in the Quran? In addressing this question, one should note that the Quran uses various ways to refer to an individual: By referring to people’s names: This is like the name of the Prophet Muhammad, Abraham, and some other individuals as we read in Surah al-Fath, verse 29,  ﴿مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ...﴾ “Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah…” By referring to …

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How many people witnessed Imam al-‘Askari when he announced the Imamat of Imam Mahdi? As the Abbasid government rulers' pressure on Imam Hasan Al-Askari (AS) and his family was tremendous, the disclosure of Imamate of Imam Mahdi (AS) was among the near circle of the most trusted persons. Imam Hasan Al-Askari (AS) told very few most trusted believers and allowed them to see his successor Imam Al-Mahdi (AS). These are names of some of …

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Why did Abbasid rulers bring Imam Hassan al-ˈAskarī (the eleventh Imam of Shia) with his father, Imam Hādī to Samarra to live within a military zone to be under a strict control? Abbasid rulers heard through some authentic narrators from the Prophet to have said something about the birth of a boy that was contrary to what Abbasid wished to do in their government. They heard that the Prophet said …

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Who are the true awaiters of the Promised Savior, and what are their duties? We believe that with the advent of the Promised Savior and the establishment of a new global civilization, the world will be filled with peace, justice, and tranquility. However, we pay less attention to the conditions that must be met for the advent of the Savior and the formation of the Noble Rule of the Righteous. …

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Who Is the Perfect Human Being? Is This an Idealistic Concept?   Analyzing the Viewpoint of Different Schools of Thought on the Perfect Human Being and Introducing Its True Manifestation What constitutes the ultimate perfection of humankind? Who is the perfect human being? Despite the diversity in beliefs and tendencies, all human beings agree on one matter: They all desire perfection and seek more bliss. Thus, there is no disagreement …

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Who was Imam Mahdi’s father? Shia Scholars along with some Sunni scholars believe that his father was Imam Hassan Askari (d.260A A.H./874 A.D.). Below I have included the name of 31 Sunni scholars who confirm this fact. The overwhelming majority of prophetic traditions about Imam Mahdi (some of which I mentioned in the previous part) state that the name of Imam Mahdi is the same as the name of Prophet …

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Who Will Support Imam Mahdi? The reappearance of Imam Mahdi (A.S.), the 12th and final Imam in Shia Islam, is a promise echoed in both Islamic and Abrahamic traditions. He is the awaited savior who will rise to establish divine justice and peace on Earth. But who will stand by his side in this monumental mission? What kind of individuals and groups will support Imam Mahdi (A.S.), and what will …

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Why are empathy and loyalty the two conditions for the advent of Imam Mahdi and the Establishment of the noble rule of the righteous? In the ultimate future of the earth and humanity, the global government of Imam Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance) or the Noble Rule of the Righteous will be established. As the establishment of any organization, institution, government, and state requires the realization of certain conditions, …

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