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Special link between Imam Hussain and Imam Mahdi
Special link between Imam Hussain and Imam Mahdi Although there are similarities between all members of Ahlal-Bayt (AS) and they are from the same light, there is a special link between Imam Hussain (A.S) and Imam Mahdi (A.J). Indeed, Imam Mahdi (AJ) is from the progeny of Imam Hussain (AS) who will rise on the Day of Ashura and will speak of his grandfather’s oppression. Imam Hussain (A.S) also spoke …
Ziyārat ‘Ᾱshūrā and Imam Mahdi
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Yā la-Thārāt al-Ḥusayn
Yā la-Thārāt al-Ḥusayn Yā la-Thārāt al-Ḥusayn (Arabic: یا لَثارات الحُسَین) is a slogan for the vengeance of Imam al-Husayn (a). The slogan was first used in the Tawwabun Uprising led by Sulayman b. Surad al-Khuza'i, and then in Mukhtar's Uprising led by al-Mukhtar al-Thaqafi. The slogan was used to indicate the onset of the uprising and to encourage the lovers of Ahl al-Bayt (a). In his battle with the Umayyads, Abu Muslim al-Khurasani used this slogan. According to some hadiths, this will …
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Imam Mahdi’s love for Imam Ḥusayn
Imam Mahdi’s love for Imam Ḥusayn Each one of us in our limited life of 60 or 70 odd years attends finite number of programs that are kept in honour of Imam Husain (as). But there is one man who has been commemorating this program more than any of us and at times even cried blood for Imam Husain (as). Imam Husain (as) martyrdom by the hands of the likes …
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The rise of Imam Mahdi; Realizing the goals of ‘Ᾱshūrā on a global scale
The rise of Imam Mahdi; Realizing the goals of ‘Ᾱshūrā on a global scale The Husseini Ashura and the uprising of the Promised Mahdi (AS) are seen as links in the chain of battles between the forces of truth and falsehood. In a way, Ashura paves the way for the anticipation of Mahdi’s appearance, fulfilling the objectives of Ashura on a global level. Karbala and Tribulation The Husseini Movement and the Emergence of the Savior …
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Imam Mahdi Is Among the Descendants of Ḥusayn b. Ali
Imam Mahdi Is Among the Descendants of Ḥusayn b. Ali Dr. Fahimi: Our scholars accept that the Mahdi will be from among the descendants of Husayn. They refer to the following hadith reported in Sunan of Abi Dawud: Abu Ishaq relates: "'Ali, while looking at his son Hasan, said, 'This son of mine is the master (sayyid) as declared by the Prophet. Among his progeny will appear a man …
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Imam Mahdi and his grief for Imam Ḥussain
Imam Mahdi and his grief for Imam Ḥussain At the outset, it must be mentioned that there is a unique relationship between Imame’ Zamana (as) and Imam Hussain (as) – Imame’ Zamana (as) is the one who will seek the revenge of Hazrat Imam Hussain (as) on his reappearance. Imame’ Zamana (as) is the lone successor from the children of Imam Hussain (as) who is yet alive. Scholars of Islamic …
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Reward of Avenging the Blood of Imam Ḥussain
From the book, Mikyal al-Makarim
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Ᾱshūrā and Today
Ᾱshūrā and Today The uprising of Imam Hussein (A.S) has not only affected the Shiite Islamic societies, but also people of other faiths. We will review some of the important social and individual effects of this movement in the following paragraphs. I–Social Effects The uprising of Imam Hussein (A.S) and his companions caused a significant effect on the Islamic community of that time as well as those of later centuries. Some of the …
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Imam Mahdi the avenger of the blood of Imam Ḥussain & the martyrs of Karbalā
Imam Mahdi the avenger of the blood of Imam Ḥussain & the martyrs of Karbalā In His Name And With The Remembrance Of His Last Proof on Earth It is mentioned in Majmaul Bahrayn that: “Avenger is one who under no circumstance rests till he does not avenge the bloodshed from his side.” We read in Ziarat Aashura: “I beg Allah, Who honored you above others, to be generous towards …
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