Common purposes of Imam al-Ḥusayn and Imam al-Mahdi

22 January 26 Articles
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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What is the relationship between Imam al-Hussain's movement and the global movement of Imam al-Mahdi?

21 January 26 Question and Answer
These two infallible Imams are the real successors of Prophet Muhammad so, they pursue a common divine policy and their movements are to implement the glorious goals of all the prophets and their successors. Regarding this, the most important common goals between these two divine leaders are to stand against the oppression and social corruptions and to prepare the ground for applying justice. Imam al-Hussain remarked his goals when he …
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A Glance at the Life of Imam Mahdi

21 January 26 Brochures
A Glance at the Life of Imam Mahdi
Gallery description    In Islam, the belief in the savior is rooted in the fact that Allah never leaves His creatures, especially human beings, on their own and support them through sending His apostles to guide them toward the right path: "and there is a guide for every people" Quran (13:7).  Imam Mahdi (AS), the twelfth leader of Muslims and a descendant of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP), who is leading a …
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Why did Shias take their Imams from Imam Hussain's progeny?

21 January 26 Question and Answer
Why did Shias take their Imams from Imam Hussain's progeny? Whether Mahdi is from Hussein's or Hassan's generation has nothing to do with people's opinion. Choosing an Imam is up to Allah, not people (73 Surah Anbia' / 24 Surah Sajdah). It is like saying why most of the prophets should be from Abraham's second son Isaac and not his first son Ishmael, it is God's will to place his …
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