Did Imam Hasan Askari (A.S) have another son besides Imam Mahdi? Author: H.Mousuki      Imam Hasan Askari is the eleventh Imam in the Shia sect and according to truth sources, he is among the successors of the prophet after his death. In the article, we are going to see whether he had another child apart from imam Mahdi (A.S). Question: Did Imam Hasan Askari (A.S) have another son besides Hazrat …

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Why did Abbasid rulers bring Imam Hassan al-ˈAskarī (the eleventh Imam of Shia) with his father, Imam Hādī to Samarra to live within a military zone to be under a strict control? Abbasid rulers heard through some authentic narrators from the Prophet to have said something about the birth of a boy that was contrary to what Abbasid wished to do in their government. They heard that the Prophet said …

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Transmitted proof of Wilayat al-Faqih - Parts 1&2 During the period of occultation, the Shi‘a of the Imam of the Age (pbuh) must refer to the transmitters of hadith in their matters. It is evident that understanding the words of the Infallibles (pbut) concerning individual and social duties requires a very high level of expertise in the Islamic sciences. Deriving legal rulings from the hadiths of the Imams is a …

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While Imām Mahdī’s Hujjah was clear [certain], why before his birth did some Shiites considered Imām Ali or his son “Muḥammad ibn Hanafiyyah”, Nafs Zakiyyah, Imām Ṣādiq, Imām Kādhim, Imām Hādī’s son “Sayyid Muḥammad, or even Imām Askarī as Imām Mahdī?! The correct answer includes 4 parts: 1- Although in some Aḥādīth which are about Imām Mahdī (mGehr)’s rise, by the Messenger of God (pbuh&h) and his Ahl al Bayt …

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Four Historical Events of the Day of 9th Rabi al-ʿAwwal Narrators of history suggest four historic events which mark the day of 9th Rabi al-Awwal as significant: Firstly, some historians are of the opinion that the Prophet Muhammad was born on the 9th of Rabi al-Awwal. There are two other opinions: 12th Rabi al-Awwal and 17th Rabi al-Awwal respectively. For the Shia's, the most popular narration is the one which …

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The Ninth of Rabiʿ al-Awwal; a day of rejoicing and celebration 9th Rabi al-Awwal is the first day of the Imamate of our living Imam, Imam al-Mahdi; a day of rejoicing and celebration. It has been narrated that to give alms on this day brings about forgiveness of sins. It has been also said that it is recommended, on this day, to offer food, give pleasure to one's brethren-in-faith, confer …

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How many people witnessed Imam al-‘Askari when he announced the Imamat of Imam Mahdi? As the Abbasid government rulers' pressure on Imam Hasan Al-Askari (AS) and his family was tremendous, the disclosure of Imamate of Imam Mahdi (AS) was among the near circle of the most trusted persons. Imam Hasan Al-Askari (AS) told very few most trusted believers and allowed them to see his successor Imam Al-Mahdi (AS). These are names of some of …

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  Anticipating the dawn of Justice; Commemorating the 9th of Rabi’ Al-Awwal The 9th of Rabi’ al-Awwal every lunar Hijri year marks the commencement of the imamate of the radiant sun of humanity and the luminous pearl of the infallible and pure household of the Prophet, peace be upon them all. This day celebrates Imam al-Mahdi, the true heir to the greatest Prophet and the infallible Imams. He revives religious …

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  Four interviews about the ninth of Rabī´ al-Awwal   By Mojtabā Kalbāsī Allah, the Almighty, in the holy Quran, in different occasions talks highly about the time and the place of some important events like what is related to the prophets and their delegation of Prophecy. For instance, He swears by the fig and olive and the mount of Sīnā and the secured city to indicate the significant status …

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