What are the Rites of the Eve of 15th of Sha’ban?

21 January 24 Question and Answer
What are the Rites of the Eve of 15th of Sha’ban? The eve of Mid-Shaʿbān is extraordinarily honorable. Imam Sādiq (the Sixth Imam) narrated from his father when Imam Bāqir was asked about the merits of the night before the fifteenth day of Shaʿbān as saying, “It is the most favorable night after the Qadr Night. At this night, Almighty Allah bestows upon His servants with His favors and grants …
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Are there any documentary Hadith-sources about the birth of Imam Mahdi from the Viewpoint of Sunni Scholars or not? 

21 January 24 Question and Answer
Are there any documentary Hadith-sources about the birth of Imam Mahdi from the Viewpoint of Sunni Scholars or not?  Due to the widely related and authentic traditions narrated from the Prophet, all Islamic scholars, whether Shiite or Sunni, are unanimous in believing that Imam Mahdi will indeed appear, reform the world and destroy all forms of oppression. Hence, all Muslims have faith in it and consider it to be an …
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Who is the mother of Imam Mahdi?

21 January 24 Question and Answer
Who is the mother of Imam Mahdi? The Imam’s honorable father was Imām Hasan al-Askari, the 11th Imam, and his honorable mother was a respected and pious salve-gird called Narjis who lived in the house of Lady Hakīmah the daughter of Imam Jawād and the aunt of Imam Hasan al-Askari. Lady Hakīmah used to train her and teach her about Islamic conducts. She was called by the Prophet, Imam Ali, …
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What is the real and correct meaning of the Occultation of Imam Mahdi?

21 January 24 Question and Answer
What is the real and correct meaning of the Occultation of Imam Mahdi? The Mahdi’s occultation just means that he is cannot be seen not that he is not present. Consequently, When the Imam comes, he just can be seen not that he will become present. The fact is that the Imam is amongst people, witness what people do, supervise their affair and assist them when required. The Imam says …
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What do you know about the demise of lady Narjis (the mother of Imam Mahdi)?

21 January 24 Question and Answer
What do you know about the demise of lady Narjis (the mother of Imam Mahdi)? There are two narrations regard­ing the demise of lady Narjis: 1- She requested Imam ʿAskarī to beseech Allah for her early demise during his lifetime. Consequently, she died during the life of Imam Hassan ʿAskarī and it is engraved on her grave, "This grave is of the mother of Muhammad (the real name of Imam …
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What is the parentage of lady Narjis (the mother of Imam Mahdi)?

21 January 24 Question and Answer
What is the parentage of lady Narjis (the mother of Imam Mahdi)? The mother of Imam Mahdi, as the one giving birth to the last divine savior, must have a highly exalted status of spiritual perfection. Unfortunately, for some reason, especially her being in a suffocating and unbearable climate, our understanding of that noble lady is very limited. Following some Islamic narrations and historical reports, there are some general possibilities …
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What is the paternal linage of Imam Mahdi?

21 January 24 Question and Answer
What is the paternal linage of Imam Mahdi? Imam Mahdi’s lineage, traced back to the prophet Muhammad (through lady Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet) and Imam Ali, the first Imam of Shia, (through this linage: Muhammad b. al-Hassan b. Ali b. Muhammad b. Ali b. Musa b. Ja'far b. Muhammad b. Ali b. al-Husain b. Ali b. Abī Tālib (PBU THEM). Shia believe that Imam Mahdi is the only …
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