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The Traditions on the Twelve Infallible Imams
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. …
Allah’s Bounty: The Baqiyatullah
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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Humanity Awaiting the Promising Hope
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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Remembrance of The Beloved
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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The Martyrdom of Imam Ḥasan al-ʿAskari
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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Mahdi in Other Religions and Nations
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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The Mosque of al-Sahlah
The Mosque of al-Sahlah The History of the Venerable Mosque of As-sahla It was rebuilt in the first century after Hegira. According to some historical references, the mosque used to be the house of Prophet Edris (PBUH), then the house of Prophet Abraham (PBUH), and thirdly the house of Al-Kidher (PBUH). The mosque has many names like Al-bir (charity) because of its high and blessed status; Abdul Qais, Bin Dhafra, As-sahla Mosque. …
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The Deputies of the Imam of the Age, Imam Mahdi
Bottom of Form The Deputies of the Imam of the Age, Imam Mahdi Allah’s mercy is infinite. None else is more gracious than the Almighty to His creatures. Even the vast love of a mother for her child is just a minor ray of endless love which the Creator has for His creatures. When a mother can never see her offspring in any trouble, then how can the immense …
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Imam Muhammad b. al-Ḥasan, al-Mahdi
Top of Form Imam Muhammad b. al-Ḥasan, al-Mahdi Muḥammad b. al-Ḥasan al-'Askarī (Arabic: محمد بن الحسن العسکری) (born in 255/869), also known as Imam al-Mahdi (a) (Arabic: إمام المهدی), is the twelfth Imam in Twelver Shi'ism. He is the promised savior, who will rise one day and fill the earth with peace and justice. Imam al-Mahdi (a) has been in occultation from the early years of his life. Shi'as regard him as the Imam of the present age. Among …
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If Imam Mahdi Appears
If Imam Mahdi Appears ʿAllamah Majlisi has related the following narration about Imam Mahdi in Bihar al-Anwar: “When Imam Mahdi reappears, he will rule with justice, and no one will be able to discriminate against another. Roads and paths will become secure, the Earth will bring out its bounties, all rights will be returned to their rightful owners, and no follower of a religion will remain until he becomes a …
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