What about his mother? Provided that Shia is right in their assertion that al-Mahdi's (AS) mother was a slave or bondwoman, isn't it shameful that he (AS) should be born to a slave-girl? The answer would be in the form of the following questions: Wasn't Hagar (AS), the Prophet Abraham's wife, a bondwoman? Did she not bear Isma'il (Ishmael) (AS), whom the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HF) is a direct descendant of? …

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Everybody is mortal. How can he live so long? Yes, in fact Imam Mahdi will die too. But the difference is the length of life in this world. In fact, Quran and the prophetic traditions tell us that some people have had/are having long life in this world. So it is possible to see this phenomena again. Are you aware that according to the Quran (see 29:14), Prophet Noah has …

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Where is Mahdi (AS) right now? Is he in a cave? Imam Mahdi disappeared in 260/874 when he became Imam. The last time that he was seen, was in the cellar of his father's house in Samarra, Iraq. That is what is rumored regarding Shia that they believe Mahdi is in the cave!!! Shia do NOT believe that Imam Mahdi is in the Cave or Cellar! He was just seen …

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Some Sunnis question Shia that how a five year old boy can become an Imam for the people? And why attribute all this importance to him? First, we must question whether or not in the history of religion, the phenomenon of young leaders has a parallel. Undoubtedly, there is. The Quran strikes two examples which are worthy of mentioning: We have the example of Jesus (AS) who became Prophet and …

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Which verse of the Noble Qur’an can be cited regarding the authority (wilayat) of the twelve Imams (peace be upon them) and the just government of Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his return) and the supremacy of Islam over the world? The verses from whose purport it is understood that the twelve Imams - may Allah elevate their word - have authority and Imamah are many in number. Among them …

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Bottom of Form Why aren’t the names of the Imams expressly mentioned in the Qur`an? Brief Answer It must be noted that although the names of the pure Imams (ع) are not specified in the Qur`an, the Prophet (ص) did assert their names, especially the name of Imam ‘Ali b. Abi Talib (ع). A very clear instance of such assertion occurs in hadith Ghadir, which is considered the official announcement …

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Bottom of Form The Names of the Imams in the Holy Qur'an   Question: Why aren’t the names of the Imams expressly mentioned in the Qur`an? Brief Answer It must be noted that although the names of the pure Imams (ع) are not specified in the Qur`an, the Prophet (ص) did assert their names, especially the name of Imam ‘Ali b. Abi Talib (ع). A very clear instance of such …

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On Friday, the 14th of June 2024 A.D. (the 7th of Dhū al-Hijjah 1445 A.H.)

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Hajj, the Symbol of Walāyah The Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam whose importance and centrality becomes apparent upon even a little deliberation. For instance, a part of the first verse quoted above read, “And it is the duty of mankind toward God to make pilgrimage to the House”. For no other pillar or commandment of the Law are the words “duty…toward God” used and this manner of …

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Human being is Awaiting the Promised Hope   And how can you disbelieve, while it is you to whom the communications of Allah are recited, and among you is His apostle? And whoever holds fast to Allah he indeed is guided to the right way. 102. O you who believe! Observe your duty to Allah with right observance, and die not save as those who have surrendered (to Him). [The Family …

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