The Story of Imam Mahdi's Honorable Mother

03 February 26 Articles
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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The Merits and the Rituals of Mid-Shaʿbān

03 February 26 Articles
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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What do you know about the demise of lady Narjis (the mother of Imam Mahdi)?

03 February 26 Question and Answer
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)?

03 February 26 Question and Answer
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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