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Imam Mahdi and Imam Ḥusayn (For Kids)
1. Is there anyone to help Imam Mahdi?/
2. The secret behind the reward for weeping over Imam Hussain/
3. Special attention of Imam Mahdi to the mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussain/
4. A letter to the Imam/
Āshūrā & Mahdism
Āshūrā & Mahdism There is an unbreakable connection between Āshūrā and waiting for the appearance of Imam Mahdi. If Imam Hussain existed now, nobody could accept his invitation in Karbala, or could address him by saying, «فَيا لَيتَني كُنتُ مَعَكُم فَأفوزَ مَعَكُم».[1] “I wish I were with you so that I would be fortunate with you.” unless he were in the right way. It is said; «كُلُّ يَومٍ عاشورا». "Every …
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From ʿᾹshūrā up to the Appearance; (Twenty points)
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Mahdism after the martyrdom of Imam Ḥusayn
35. Mahdism after the martyrdom of Imam Ḥusayn The writer concludes that because Mahdi will appear on the day of Ashura he will, therefore, make his headquarters either in Kufa or in Karbala. Also because Mahdi descends from the progeny of the Prophet, his upraising too will be in Kufa and Karbala. However, let us stop here and look a little closer into the matter. First, it is an acknowledged …
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Common purposes of Imam al-Ḥusayn and Imam al-Mahdi
Common purposes of Imam al-Ḥusayn and Imam al-Mahdi Introduction: In Shiite culture, two uprisings, in which the leaders of both are infallible Imams and from the prophet`s offspring, have an outstanding and prominent status: One of them is “Imam Hussain`s uprising” which occurred in 61 A.H, and the other one is “the universal revolution of Imam Mahdi” which will take place in the future. There is an inseparable link between …
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A correlation between ‘Āshūrā and Mahdism
A correlation between ‘Āshūrā and Mahdism Nowadays, the red way of Āshūrā and the green path of Mahdism [believing in Imam Mahdi] are identified as the most basic “targets” by infidelity army for cultural attack and to oppose the Right army. In the enemies` view, the Shiite`s society, which is influenced by these two essential points, has more integrity and power of motion. So, for the adversaries to collapse …
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The Spectacle of Imam Ḥusayn's Martyrdom in the Words of Imam Mahdi
The Spectacle of Imam Ḥusayn's Martyrdom in the Words of Imam Mahdi The monumental incident of Karbala has been illustrated in historical books vividly, and at great length. However, some historians have recorded this incident without adequate research on this topic. This has robbed their works of credibility. On the contrary, their account of the incident of Karbala has become the subject of intense debates and controversies among the common …
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Imam Mahdi will avenge the blood of Imam Ḥusayn
It is mentioned in the book Majmaul Bahrayn that: “Revenger is one who under no circumstance rests till he does not avenge the blood shed from his side.” We read in Ziarat Aashura: “I beg Allah, Who honored you above others, to be generous towards me on account of you, and give me the opportunity to be with the victorious Imam, the descendant of Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) at the time …
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Imam Ḥusayn and Imam Mahdi
Imam Ḥusayn and Imam Mahdi The cries of help raised by Imam Husain (a.s.) on the day of Ashura didn’t die away in Karbala itself. Indeed, it reverberated with greater intensity with the passage of time. Those who weren’t present in this physical world but were yet to come too had said labbaik on hearing his (a.s.) plea. There’s a strong connection between the martyrdom of Imam Husain (a.s.) and …
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Imam al-Ḥusayn's Narrations about Imam al-Mahdi
Imam al-Ḥusayn's Narrations about Imam al-Mahdi Preface The happening of Āshūrā is an apex of the Islamic and Shiite history for which it always deserves several comprehensive studies. Among what deserves more attention is the various statements narrated from Imam Hussain about Imam Mahdi and his appearance. In his remarks, Imam Hussain highlighted certain features of Imam Mahdi, the signs of his appearance, and the grandeur of that time …
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