Bottom of Form QUESTION: What was the secret of appointing the Imams (peace be upon them) to the position of Imamah and wilayah? Is human intellect able to understand this? ANSWER: This question is not exclusive to the appointment of the Imams (peace be upon them), but can be brought up regarding the selection of all the prophets and even angels such as Jibra’il, the Trustee of revelation, and regarding …

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Bottom of Form Bottom of Form Forty Traditions from Imam Mahdi 1. "I am the Mahdi. I am the upriser of the time" (Bihar V.52 p.2) 2. "I am the one who will fill it (the earth with justice as it would be full of tyranny". (Bihar, V.52, P.2). 3. "I am the reminder of Allah in His earth". (Bihar, V.52, p 24) 4. "I am the avenger from His …

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Bottom of Form   Imam Al-Mahdi Al-Muntaẓar  The promised Mahdi, who is usually mentioned by his title of Imam-i 'Asr (the Imam of the "Period") and Sahib al-Zaman (the Lord of the Age), is the son of the eleventh Imam. His name is the same as that of the Holy Prophet. He was born in Samarrah in 256/868 and until 260/872 when his father was martyred, lived under his father’s …

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Bottom of Form Intellectual, Political and Social Status of the Shi'ites on the Verge of Occultation   In the period prior to the beginning of occultation (260 A.H), Shi'ites were fortunate to have outstanding intellectual scholars who were trained by Imams (A.S) and to whom the principles were taught. Those principles were known as the “Four Hundred Principles” (Usu-l 'Arbi'a Mi'ah). Principles of Shi'ite jurisprudence and beliefs were explained by …

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Bottom of Form Imam Mahdi and Justice Irrespective of their sects, Muslims throughout the world believe that, "When Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) will establish his government, peace, brotherhood, equality, justice and equity will spread to every nook and corner of the world. He will rescue the oppressed ones from the hands of the tyrants. And everybody will enjoy the bounties of the nature equally. He will establish such a government which …

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Bottom of Form Characteristics and Qualities of the Imam Mahdi   The qualities and merits of His Eminence, Mahdi (a.s) are same as those of the divine messengers and legatees. The effulgence of Imamate and the awe of the prophets was perfectly apparent in the face of the Holy Imam. His description and details have come in the narrations as follows: 1. Abu Saeed Khudri narrates from the Messenger of …

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Bottom of Form A Supplication from Imam Mahdi O God! sustain us with Thy goodwill for obedience as a duty And for abstinence from sin and criminality, And for intentions with sincerity, And for cognizance of Thy Holiness and Sanctity. And dignify us with guidance, steadfastness and stability And adorn our tongues with wisdom and veracity And fill our hearts with knowledge and sublimity. And free our stomach from the …

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Bottom of Form The Twelfth Imam, Muhammad ibn al-Hasan (The hidden Imam who is expected to return)    “The world will not come to an end,” said the Prophet Muhammad, “ until a man from my family (Ahlul Bayt) and of my name shall be master of the world, When you see a green ensign coming from the direction of Khorasan, then join them, for the Imam of God will …

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Bottom of Form Imam Mahdi, The Herald of Divine Justice   Sha'ban 15 is the birth anniversary of the Promised one, the only Real Savior of all mankinds, the only Hope in this depressed age, the 12th infallible Imam of the household of Prophet Mohammad (p.b.u.h), Imam Mahdi (a.s) whose followers look forward to his Reappearance day and night. Majority of the world religions, irrespective of their being divine or …

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The Knowledge of the Holy Imams   The Meaning of Imam Imam or leader is the title given to a person who takes the lead in a community in a particular social movement or political ideology or scientific or religious form of thought. Naturally, because of his relation to the people he leads, he must conform his actions to their capabilities in both important and secondary matters. As is clear …

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