The Merits and the Rituals of Mid-Shaʿbān One of the most important religious occasions among Muslims is the 15th of the month of Shʿabān. Mid-Shʿabān has a special significance for Muslims throughout the world and is honored and celebrated in many Islamic countries. On this day, a number of rallies and conferences are held across Muslim countries by both Shia and Sunni scholars to commemorate this auspicious occasion. All Muslims …

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The Story of Imam Mahdi's Honorable Mother The mother of Imam Mahdi, as the one giving birth to the last divine savior, must have a highly exalted status of spiritual perfection. Unfortunately, for some reason, especially her being in a suffocating and unbearable climate, our understanding of that noble lady is very limited. Following some Islamic narrations and historical reports, there are some general possibilities of her identity: 1. She …

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Muslims' Duties at the Time of Imam Mahdi's Disappearance  One of the issues that the believers in Imam Mahdi would like to understand during the time of his Major Occultation, is to take cognizance of the tasks that are assigned to them during this period. It is totally clear that a loyal expectant awaiting the Imam and looking forward to the great universal peacemaker must also show his or her …

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What are the Rites of the Eve of 15th of Sha’ban? The eve of Mid-Shaʿbān is extraordinarily honorable. Imam Sādiq (the Sixth Imam) narrated from his father when Imam Bāqir was asked about the merits of the night before the fifteenth day of Shaʿbān as saying, “It is the most favorable night after the Qadr Night. At this night, Almighty Allah bestows upon His servants with His favors and grants …

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Are there any documentary Hadith-sources about the birth of Imam Mahdi from the Viewpoint of Sunni Scholars or not?  Due to the widely related and authentic traditions narrated from the Prophet, all Islamic scholars, whether Shiite or Sunni, are unanimous in believing that Imam Mahdi will indeed appear, reform the world and destroy all forms of oppression. Hence, all Muslims have faith in it and consider it to be an …

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What do you know about the demise of lady Narjis (the mother of Imam Mahdi)? There are two narrations regard­ing the demise of lady Narjis: 1- She requested Imam ʿAskarī to beseech Allah for her early demise during his lifetime. Consequently, she died during the life of Imam Hassan ʿAskarī and it is engraved on her grave, "This grave is of the mother of Muhammad (the real name of Imam …

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What is the parentage of lady Narjis (the mother of Imam Mahdi)? The mother of Imam Mahdi, as the one giving birth to the last divine savior, must have a highly exalted status of spiritual perfection. Unfortunately, for some reason, especially her being in a suffocating and unbearable climate, our understanding of that noble lady is very limited. Following some Islamic narrations and historical reports, there are some general possibilities …

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Are there any glad tidings about Imam Mahdi’s advent? In all of the divine religions and even in non-religious school of thoughts, there are Glad tiding about the arrival of a promised savior who will establish justice and create of a human society that is based on monotheism and full of peace and tranquility. One of the exclusive traits of Imam Mahdi is the numerous of glad tidings given in …

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What is the real and correct meaning of the Occultation of Imam Mahdi? The Mahdi’s occultation just means that he is cannot be seen not that he is not present. Consequently, When the Imam comes, he just can be seen not that he will become present. The fact is that the Imam is amongst people, witness what people do, supervise their affair and assist them when required. The Imam says …

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