Who is Imam Mahdi’s father? Shiats along with some Sunni scholars believe that his father was Imam Hasan al-Askari (d. 260/874). 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 (i.e., Muhammad). …

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What about his mother? Provided that Shia is right in their assertion that al-Mahdi's (AS) mother was a slave or bondwoman, isn't it shameful that he (AS) should be born to a slave-girl? The answer would be in the form of the following questions: Wasn't Hagar (AS), the Prophet Abraham's wife, a bondwoman? Did she not bear Isma'il (Ishmael) (AS), whom the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HF) is a direct descendant of? …

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Where is Mahdi (AS) right now? Is he in cave? Imam Mahdi disappeared in 260/874 when he became Imam. The last time that he was seen, was in the cellar of his father's house in Samarra, Iraq. That is what is rumored regarding Shia that they believe Mahdi is in the cave!!! Shia do NOT believe that Imam Mahdi is in the Cave or Cellar! He was just seen there …

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Everybody is mortal. How can he live so long? Yes, in fact Imam Mahdi will die too. But the difference is the length of life in this world. In fact, Quran and the prophetic traditions tell us that some people have had/are having long life in this world. So it is possible to see this phenomena again. Are you aware that according to the Quran (see 29:14), Prophet Noah has …

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Some Sunnis question Shia that how a five year old boy can become an Imam for the people? And why attribute all this importance to him? First, we must question whether or not in the history of religion, the phenomenon of young leaders has a parallel. Undoubtedly, there is. The Quran strikes two examples which are worthy of mentioning: We have the example of Jesus (AS) who became Prophet and …

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Which verse of the Noble Qur’an can be cited regarding the authority (wilayat) of the twelve Imams (peace be upon them) and the just government of Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his return) and the supremacy of Islam over the world? The verses from whose purport it is understood that the twelve Imams - may Allah elevate their word - have authority and Imamah are many in number. Among them …

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Bottom of Form Why aren’t the names of the Imams expressly mentioned in the Qur`an? Brief Answer It must be noted that although the names of the pure Imams (ع) are not specified in the Qur`an, the Prophet (ص) did assert their names, especially the name of Imam ‘Ali b. Abi Talib (ع). A very clear instance of such assertion occurs in hadith Ghadir, which is considered the official announcement …

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State on of the most important obligations for the Shias in the time of Occultation? Answer: Each and every follower and supporter of Ahl Al-Bait (AS) and everyone who is in search of the path of the advancement towards Allah (SWT), should know that Allah had not only given them the powers and the positions but also had entitled them with heavy and hefty responsibilities. One of the most important …

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What is our responsibilities in the context of prayers for the hasty reappearance of Imam Zamana (May Allah hastened his reappearance)?  Answer: Prayers are very much effective upon the destiny of a man even though if the destiny had been decided and it is certain. That is why, the prophet’s household have always advised and recommended their friends and the followers to pray for the hasty reappearance of Imam Zamana, …

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Why should we pray for Imam al-Mahdi’s health? Based on Islamic narrations, it is a fact that Allah has promised to protect Imam al-Mahdi from everything that would jeopardize his mission. Therefore, he has to remain alive and healthy till he fulfills his mission. Here a question is raised that why we are recommended to pray for his wellness while he will remain safe by the will of Allah and …

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