Is Imam “Mahdi” from the descendent of second Imam “al-Ḥasan Mujtabā”?

21 July 24 Question and Answer
Is Imam “Mahdi” from the descendent of second Imam “al-Ḥasan Mujtabā”?   Description: One of the main differences in the matter of “Mahdawiyyat” is that if imam “Mahdi” [AS] is from the descendent of imam “Hassan Mujtaba” [AS] or imam “Husain” [AS]? Unlike Shias, Sunnis believe that he’s from the descendent of imam “Hassan” [AS] not imam “Husain” [AS]. “Ibn Taymiyyah Harani” writes in “Minhaj al-Sunnah” book: فالمهدي الذي أخبر …
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Has Imam Mahdi been mentioned in Ghadir sermon?

13 June 24 Question and Answer
Imam Mahdi in the Sermon of Ghadīr The idea that when the world is ending a savior will appear to save mankind from injustice, oppression, and tyranny is shared among the three divine religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It also appears in some other religions. This idea has proceeded seriously in both Shia and Sunni’s viewpoint in which Imam Mahdi’s revolution is aimed at changing the prevailing human culture so …
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What do the Wahabis Say About Imam Mahdi?

10 June 24 Question and Answer
What do the Wahabis Say About Imam Mahdi?   After propounding the Koran and traditional ar¬guments there remains no doubt amongst the Muslims, irrespective of his religion either Sunni, Shiite, Wahabi or non-Wahabi, regarding the belief in imam al-Mahdi (a.s.) and it is proved beyond doubt that it is a genuine Islamic belief, but since the Wahabi sect is having a very narrow-minded belief about some of the concepts of …
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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?

10 June 24 Question and Answer
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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Everybody is mortal. How can he live so long?

10 June 24 Question and Answer
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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Where is Mahdi (AS) right now? Is he in a cave?

10 June 24 Question and Answer
Where is Mahdi (AS) right now? Is he in a 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 …
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How a five year old boy can become an Imam for the people? And why attribute all this importance to him?

10 June 24 Question and Answer
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?

10 June 24 Question and Answer
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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Why aren’t the names of the Imams expressly mentioned in the Qur`an?

10 June 24 Question and Answer
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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What is our responsibilities in the context of prayers for the hasty reappearance of Imam Zamana (May Allah hastened his reappearance)?

25 May 24 Question and Answer
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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