Uprisings before the Rise of Imam Mahdi

13 October 26 Articles
Uprisings before the Rise of Imam Mahdi Based on a few narrations, some have presumed that any movement against oppressive rulers is forbidden prior to the rise of the Imam of the Time (pbuh); therefore, they oppose any call for justice and label it as illegitimates authority (Taghut)! One of the topics that has always been discussed and debated in Mahdism studies is the ruling on uprisings and governments during …
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What is the proof of the birth of Imam Mahdi? Whether any one has seen him after his birth?

11 October 26 Question and Answer
What is the proof of the birth of Imam Mahdi? Whether any one has seen him after his birth?   According to both the Shi’a as well as Sunni historians, Imam e Zamaana (a.t.f.s.) is already born. This is a well-established historical fact. For example, the famous Sunni historian ‘Ali Ibn Masoodi says: “In 260 A.H. during the reign of Motamid Abassi, Abu Muhammad Hasan Ibn ‘Ali Ibn Muhammad Ibn …
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General duties of The Waiters

11 October 26 Articles
General duties of The Waiters The general duties mentioned for the waiters in the time of occultation are not exclusive to this period but must be fulfilled at all times. Their mention in the context of the occultation era might be for emphasis. Many things have been said regarding the duties and responsibilities of those awaiting Imam Mahdi (pbuh); however, briefly summarized, the duties incumbent upon people during this era …
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The position of the true awaiters of Imam Mahdi

10 October 26 Articles
The position of the true awaiters of Imam Mahdi Due to the special conditions in the Age of Occultation, if people become true waiters, they will gain a very valuable position.  In the noble teachings of the Imams (pbut), true awaiters of Imam Mahdi (pbuh) are assigned such amazing, lofty ranks and honors, that one might ask how this state can carry such great value. Below are some of the virtues of …
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What is the benefit of an Imam who is not living among the people?

09 October 26 Question and Answer
What is the benefit of an Imam who is not living among the people? This is the objection of sceptics like Ibn Taymiyyah who ridicule the Shias for believing in an Imam who does not live among them (as a known face) and apparently offers no benefit to his followers. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) had already informed the Muslims that the hidden Imam would help them like the sun sustains …
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The False Claim of Deputyship

09 October 26 Articles
The False Claim of Deputyship Undoubtedly, the closer a belief is to the truth and the more it takes root in people’s hearts, the more self-seekers will seek to exploit it for corrupt gains. The doctrine of Mahdism, due to its distinguished and captivating nature, and the fact that it has always penetrated the depths of the masses’ hearts, has been heavily subjected to exploitation and misuse by unworthy individuals. …
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What is the Benefit of an Imam in Concealment?

07 October 26 Question and Answer
  What is the Benefit of an Imam in Concealment?   By: Fazle Abbas Kanji The tragic death of our eleventh Imam was the advent of a new era for the Shi’a world. It was the beginning of a period, which the followers of Ahlul Bayt had never experienced before. A period that would last till an appointed time not known by any except the Lord of the worlds, Allah …
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