Mahdism after the martyrdom of Imam Ḥusayn

23 June 25 Articles
 35. Mahdism after the martyrdom of Imam Ḥusayn The writer concludes that because Mahdi will appear on the day of Ashura he will, therefore, make his headquarters either in Kufa or in Karbala. Also because Mahdi descends from the progeny of the Prophet, his upraising too will be in Kufa and Karbala. However, let us stop here and look a little closer into the matter. First, it is an acknowledged …
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A correlation between ‘Āshūrā and Mahdism

23 June 25 Articles
A correlation between ‘Āshūrā and Mahdism   Nowadays, the red way of Āshūrā and the green path of Mahdism [believing in Imam Mahdi] are identified as the most basic “targets” by infidelity army for cultural attack and to oppose the Right army. In the enemies` view, the Shiite`s society, which is influenced by these two essential points, has more integrity and power of motion. So, for the adversaries to collapse …
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The Spectacle of Imam Ḥusayn's Martyrdom in the Words of Imam Mahdi

23 June 25 Articles
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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Imam Mahdi will avenge the blood of Imam Ḥusayn

23 June 25 Articles
  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

23 June 25 Articles
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.) and …
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Every day is ‘Ᾱshūrā and every land is Karbalā!

23 June 25 Articles
Every day is ‘Ᾱshūrā and every land is Karbalā! Once more Muharram has come, and the hearts of free men incline toward Hussain (PBUH), the son of Ali (PBUH), and their eyes are fixed upon Ashura, the event which took place more than 1300 years ago. Even after such a long passage of time, not only Shiite Muslims are attracted to this event, but all Muslims and other free believers. …
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