Could you please describe the details of the conditions of the birth of Imam al-Mahdi?

25 January 25 Question and Answer
Could you please describe the details of the conditions of the birth of Imam al-Mahdi? Reply: Hakimah Khatoon, the daughter of Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Javaad (a.s.), and the aunt of Imam Hasan al- Askari (a.s.) narrates the conditions of the birth of Hazrat Mahdi (a.s.) as follows: Abu Muhammad Imam Hasan Ibn ‘Ali (al-Askari) (a.s.) sent for me and said: “O Aunt! Break your fast with us tonight. This is …
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The Number of the Shi‘a Imams

25 January 25 Question and Answer
We have given sufficient explanation about the tradition or traditions that indicate that the number of Imams (peace be upon them) is thirteen in the treatise “Clarity of Vision for One Who Follows the Twelve Imams.” There, we have clarified that the a tradition with this meaning does not exist; moreover, even if such a tradition were to exist, it is a tradition with a single narrator and with regard …
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How can we indeed believe in the existence of al-Mahdi?

25 January 25 Question and Answer
Supposing that the hypothesis of the Expected Leader and all that it comprehends of prolonged life, early leadership and a silent absence, is possible, that would not be enough proof for his existence, thus, how can we indeed believe in the existence of al-Mahdi? Would some narratives related in books on the Great Messenger (peace and blessing of Allah be upon him and his progeny) be enough for perfect conviction …
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