The Spectacle of Imam Ḥusayn's Martyrdom in the Words of Imam Mahdi

The Spectacle of Imam Ḥusayn's Martyrdom in the Words of Imam Mahdi The monumental incident of Karbala has been illustrated in historical books vividly, and at great length. However, some historians have recorded this incident without adequate research on this topic. This has robbed their works of credibility. On the contrary, their account of the incident of Karbala has become the subject of intense debates and controversies among the common …
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Servants of Al-Mahdi (peace be upon him), Glory with Tribulation!

Servants of al-Mahdi (peace be upon him), Glory with Tribulation! In the Name of Allah, the All-Beneficent, the All-Merciful. May Allah bless Muhammad and his Family and damn their enemies. Millions of Muslims failed to rush to the aid of the Master of the Youth of Paradise (peace be upon him), and only a few thousand joined him at the beginning of his journey to Karbala. As the Imam (peace …
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Imam Mahdi will avenge the blood of Imam Ḥusayn

  It is mentioned in the book Majmaul Bahrayn that: “Revenger is one who under no circumstance rests till he does not avenge the blood shed from his side.” We read in Ziarat Aashura: “I beg Allah, Who honored you above others, to be generous towards me on account of you, and give me the opportunity to be with the victorious Imam, the descendant of Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) at the time …
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Imam Ḥusayn and Imam Mahdi

Imam Ḥusayn and Imam Mahdi   The cries of help raised by Imam Husain (a.s.) on the day of Ashura didn’t die away in Karbala itself. Indeed, it reverberated with greater intensity with the passage of time. Those who weren’t present in this physical world but were yet to come too had said labbaik on hearing his (a.s.) plea. There’s a strong connection between the martyrdom of Imam Husain (a.s.) …
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Imam al-Ḥusayn's Narrations about Imam al-Mahdi

Imam al-Ḥusayn's Narrations about Imam al-Mahdi   Preface The happening of Āshūrā is an apex of the Islamic and Shiite history for which it always deserves several comprehensive studies. Among what deserves more attention is the various statements narrated from Imam Hussain about Imam Mahdi and his appearance. In his remarks, Imam Hussain highlighted certain features of Imam Mahdi, the signs of his appearance, and the grandeur of that time …
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