Establishing a Relationship with Imam Mahdi Are we awaiting him actively, or passively? It is incumbent upon us to respect the scholars who guide people towards the Imam, and the Maraja Taqleed (Religious Authorities) who are his general representatives during his occultation. Imam Baqir (peace be upon him) relates the following concerning the status of scholars in Islam: “The scholar is like one who has a candle through which he …

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Doubts on Imam Mahdi 1) According to 43:19-22, claims about an issue of Ghaybah must be verified by asking if those who believe it had seen it with their own eyes, or had a Divine scripture in which it was mentioned. The belief in Imam al-Mahdī fulfills neither of these criteria and is thus not valid. 2) To say that Hadith mentions the existence of Imam al-Mahdī is problematic because; …

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Imam Mahdi in Hadiths   The Views of Muhyi-ad Din Ibn Arabi on the Infallibility of Imam Mahdi (AS): Ibn Arabi in his works "Futuhat Al-Makkiya" (The Meccan Revelations) says: "Mahdi (AS), during his time is the sign of Allah for the people of the world. His position is like that of the Prophets' (Peace Be Upon Them) which is sometimes also possible for others to share." In the Glorious …

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Imam Al-Mahdi (as) By Sayed Saleh Al-Qazwini وَيَقُولُونَ لَوْلآ اُنزِلَ عَلَيْهِ ءَايَةٌ مِن رَبِّهِ فَقُلْ إِنَّمَا الْغَيْبُ لِلَّهِ فَانتَظِرُوا إِنّي مَعَكُم مِنَ الْمُنْتَظِرِينَ  And they say: ‘Why is not a Sign sent down to him from his Lord?’ Say then: ‘Verily the Unseen is only for Allah (to know). Wait you then, verily I, also with you, will be of those who wait. [Surah Yunus 10; Verse 20] As the Prophet …

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Appearance of al-Qaim al-Mahdi The reappearance of Imam Mahdi in human society after the major occultation is not for the purpose of delivering any new message, nor any alteration in the system of human life, not already provided for or implied in the Qur'an and the Sunnah. His reappearance is as the chosen executor of the divine law. He reappears with the sole purpose of reducing all religions of the …

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  The Sunni Books on the Characteristics of the Mahdi (To be excerpted from the book “Al-Imam al-Mahdi, The Just Leader of Humanity”)   The session began on time at Dr. Fahimi's house. Dr. Fahimi welcomed the group and without wasting much time formulated his question with a brief introduction outlining the problem as he saw it. Dr. Fahimi: The personality of the Mahdi in the Shi'i traditions is prominent …

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  A Few Questions to Imam Mahdi (pbuh)   Admittedly, the title seems to suggest that the person (who has posed the questions to Imam a.s.) actually had the distinction of meeting Imam-e-Zaman (a.s.). Hence we would like to clarify at the outset that we have not actually met Imam-e-Zaman (a.s.). However, it is said that letters and messages are “half a meeting”. Because, through letters a person ‘converses’ with …

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What proofs do we have for the return of Prophet Jesus at the time of Imam Mahdi’s Appearance?   Question: Can you please provide proofs for the belief that Prophet Jesus will return at the time of the reappearance of Imam Mahdi as well? Ayaat from the Quran and Hadiths would be appreciated. Answer: The Return of Jesus in Islam Muslim scholars irrespective of their denominations are quite unanimous that …

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Why should we pray if Allah’s consent is with the abs disappearance of Imam Mahdi?   At no time Allah’s consent was with the occultation of Imam Zaman (May our lives be sacrificed) but it is his wish. We should make out the difference between his consent and his wish. If we can make out the difference between these two things, we can solve and unravel the most difficult questions …

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Will Prophet Jesus Return with Imam Mahdi?   Mainstream Christians believe that Jesus, forty days after his resurrection ascended to heaven and he will return to Earth at the end of time. Biblical Eschatology is a study of things to come. The Second Advent of Jesus is one of the eschatological issues in Christian theology. Mainstream Christians believe that Jesus, forty days after his resurrection ascended to heaven and he …

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