Imam Mahdi’s position in Shiˈa teachings

06 February 24 Articles
Imam Mahdi’s position in Shiˈa teachings Preface "Imamate", in the view of Twelver Shiˈa[1], is considered as the continuity of divine Messengerhood and Prophethood in the sense that, although divine revelation is not revealed to the "Imam", some duties of the prophets such as the interpretation of religion and the guidance of people are among his responsibilities, because the Muslims, to know their duties towards God, always need an infallible …
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The Merits and the Rituals of Mid-Shaʿbān

24 January 24 Articles
The Merits and the Rituals of Mid-Shaʿbān One of the most important religious occasions among Muslims is the 15th of the month of Shʿabān. Mid-Shʿabān has a special significance for Muslims throughout the world and is honored and celebrated in many Islamic countries. On this day, a number of rallies and conferences are held across Muslim countries by both Shia and Sunni scholars to commemorate this auspicious occasion. All Muslims …
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The Story of Imam Mahdi's Honorable Mother

24 January 24 Articles
The Story of Imam Mahdi's Honorable Mother 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 of her identity: 1. She …
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Muslims' Duties at the Time of Imam Mahdi's Disappearance

24 January 24 Articles
Muslims' Duties at the Time of Imam Mahdi's Disappearance  One of the issues that the believers in Imam Mahdi would like to understand during the time of his Major Occultation, is to take cognizance of the tasks that are assigned to them during this period. It is totally clear that a loyal expectant awaiting the Imam and looking forward to the great universal peacemaker must also show his or her …
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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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