The Rise of Imam Mahdi; Realizing The Goals of Ashura on a Global Scale

23 June 25 Articles
The Rise of Imam Mahdi; Realizing The Goals of Ashura 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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Special link between Imam Hussain and Imam Mahdi

23 June 25 Articles
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 …
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Yā la-Thārāt al-Ḥusayn

23 June 25 Articles
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

23 June 25 Articles
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

23 June 25 Articles
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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Why did Shias take their Imams from Imam Hussain's progeny?

23 June 25 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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