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A Letter of Imam Mahdi to Ahmad bin Isḥāq
Bottom of Form A Letter of Imam Mahdi to Ahmad bin Isḥāq Ahmad bin Ishaq Ashari Qummi was the leader of the group of Qom pilgrims who went for the Ziyarat of the Purified Imams (a.s). He is one of the important narrators of traditions. Once a Shia man met him and gave him a letter of Ja’far, the son of Imam Hadi (a.s). In this letter, Ja’far had …
The Twelve Imams
A set of hadiths narrated by our Sunni brothers about twelve successors of the Prophet will be presented in this article. There are different versions of these hadiths; sometimes the term Amīr, or ruler/leader is used for the twelve Imams and sometimes the term caliph, or successor, is used. It is interesting to note that in these sets of hadiths, the number twelve is always used. In a hadith in …
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The Preconditions for Establishing a Connection with Imam of the Age (Imam Mahdi) According to Grand Ayatullah Wahīd Khurāsānī
Allah the Glorified says in the Holy Quran, ﴿ألم * ذَلِكَ الْكِتَابُ لَا رَيْبَ فِيهِ هُدًى لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ * الَّذِينَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِالْغَيْبِ وَ يُقِيمُونَ الصَّلَاةَ وَ مِمَّا رَزَقْنَاهُمْ يُنفِقُونَ * وَ الَّذِينَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِمَا أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكَ وَ مَا أُنزِلَ مِن قَبْلِكَ وَ بِالْآخِرَةِ هُمْ يُوقِنُونَ﴾[1] “Alif Lām Mīm. This book, there is no doubt in it, is a guidance for the pious. Those who believe in the unseen and keep …
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Muslims' Duties at the Time of Imam Mahdi's Disappearance
One of the issues that the believers in Imam Mahdi would like to understand during the time of his Major Occultation, is to take cognizance of the tasks that are assigned to them during this period. It is totally clear that a loyal expectant awaiting the Imam and looking forward to the great universal peacemaker must also show his or her expectation and readiness in beliefs, thoughts, and actions. It …
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Special deputies of Imam Mahdi during the Minor Occultation
The special deputies were a few chosen and highly-privileged people among the Shiˈas, who had permission to meet the Imam when needed. They used to present the Shiˈas’ problems to the Imam and convey back the His Excellency’s answers and recommendations back to the people. These four chosen people are called The Special Representatives, The Special Deputies, and The Doors of Imam Mahdi (pbuh). They are called Special because the …
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To prove the existence of Imam Mahdi among people, according to "Hadith al-Thaqalayn" (Two precious Things)
The existence of Imam Mahdi among people, according to Hadith al-Thaqalain (Two precious Things)
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To prove the existence of Imam Mahdi among people, according to Hadith the "Twelve Caliphs"
The existence of Imam Mahdi among people, according to Hadith “the Twelve Caliphs”
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To prove the existence of Imam Mahdi among people, according to Hadith “the Death of Ignorance”
The existence of Imam Mahdi among people, according to Hadith “the Death of Ignorance”
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To demonstrate the necessity of Imamate Based on the “Argument of Purpose”
The necessity of Imamate Based on the “Argument of Purpose”
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To demonstrate the necessity of Imamate Based on the “Argument of Instinct”
The necessity of Imamate Based on the “Argument of Instinct”
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