Rajʿat in Shiˈa Islam The concept of Rajat in the Shia religion is a fundamental principle of the community of truth and the delivered sect. It is believed that before Qiyamat, some righteous and vile individuals will be raised alive during the tenure of the Qaim (the awaited Imam). The righteous will be returned to see the kingdom of their Imams and be rewarded for their good deeds, while the …

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Points to ponder on the Mahdi’s reappearance We are actually on the threshold of the birth anniversary of the Redeemer of mankind, who was born on the 15th of Sha’ban in the year 255 AH in Samarra in Iraq, where his father, Imam Hasan Askari was under house arrest of the usurper Abbasid regime.   In the Name of God, the All-Merciful, the All-Compassionate Salaam and heartiest congratulations to you …

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Bottom of Form Moment by Moment Expectation of the Savior   Introduction During their missions, all the Prophets and Apostles have emphasized the fact that a savior will arrive at the end of time who will implement the government of justice over the globe. This news has been heard since the human being appeared on the earth. Allah has indicated this promise in all the early scriptures and commanded humans …

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Bottom of Form The Traditions on the Twelve Infallible Imams   The Traditions on the Twelve Imams After proving imamate and the caliphate of Imam ‘Ali, peace be upon him, we will mention the Traditions in relation to the other Imams. 1. There are repeated Traditions in the Sunni and Shi’ite books in our hands today which speak about caliphate of the twelve imams and caliphs after the Holy Prophet. …

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Bottom of Form Allah’s Bounty: The Baqiyatullah How beautiful is the earth with the bluish green sea and boulders at places with the flesh fish in it to eat. Colorful birds singing praise of the Almighty. While the waves of the sea move up and down with low and high tide praising the creation of Allah (SwT). The wandering wind moving on dark and dense grooves and grayish green shaded …

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Bottom of Form Humanity Awaiting the Promising Hope   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). …

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Bottom of Form Remembrance of The Beloved   Prologue During the period of the holy prophet's (s.a.w.a.) appointment and proclamation, he entrusted the people with two precious souvenirs out of divine inspiration. "I leave with you two weighty things: the Book of Allah and my offspring." This he said at the time when he himself bore the responsibility of explaining and interpreting the commandments and doctrines and he acquainted the …

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Bottom of Form The Martyrdom of Imam Ḥasan al-ʿAskari   The martyrdom of Imam Hasan Askari (A.S) is a pretext for an abridged review on the life of this holy Imam (A.S). Imam Hasan Askari (A.S) was born on the 11th Sha'ban 231 A.H. or 232 A.H. in Medina. Imam Hadi (A.S) was his father and his mother was Hadith or Saleel. She was such a very virtuous and meritorious …

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Imam Mahdi in Imam Ali’s Words   I. Imam Mahdi’s (A.S) Occultation Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (A.S) has brought up the subject of Imam Mahdi (A.S)’s occultation in different occasions within the limits of his audience intellectual and understanding abilities and according to the natural trend of events in the future. On an occasion he points to the necessity of the existence of a divine Hujjah on the earth, even more, in the entire …

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Mahdi in Other Religions and Nations   Introduction The belief in “Mahdi” (PBUH) originates from the divine nature of mankind. This belief causes hope in the hearts of people. Furthermore, even though there have been differences in the belief of the existence of a savior, this belief however existed amongst many of the ancient communities. Due to the divine law of Allah sending prophets to promise the arrival of a …

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