Rajʿat in Shiˈa Islam The concept of Rajat in the Shia religion is a fundamental principle of the community of truth and the delivered sect. It is believed that before Qiyamat, some righteous and vile individuals will be raised alive during the tenure of the Qaim (the awaited Imam). The righteous will be returned to see the kingdom of their Imams and be rewarded for their good deeds, while the …

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Points to ponder on the Mahdi’s reappearance We are actually on the threshold of the birth anniversary of the Redeemer of mankind, who was born on the 15th of Sha’ban in the year 255 AH in Samarra in Iraq, where his father, Imam Hasan Askari was under house arrest of the usurper Abbasid regime.   In the Name of God, the All-Merciful, the All-Compassionate Salaam and heartiest congratulations to you …

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Bottom of Form Moment by Moment Expectation of the Savior   Introduction During their missions, all the Prophets and Apostles have emphasized the fact that a savior will arrive at the end of time who will implement the government of justice over the globe. This news has been heard since the human being appeared on the earth. Allah has indicated this promise in all the early scriptures and commanded humans …

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Bottom of Form The Traditions on the Twelve Infallible Imams   The Traditions on the Twelve Imams After proving imamate and the caliphate of Imam ‘Ali, peace be upon him, we will mention the Traditions in relation to the other Imams. 1. There are repeated Traditions in the Sunni and Shi’ite books in our hands today which speak about caliphate of the twelve imams and caliphs after the Holy Prophet. …

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Bottom of Form Allah’s Bounty: The Baqiyatullah How beautiful is the earth with the bluish green sea and boulders at places with the flesh fish in it to eat. Colorful birds singing praise of the Almighty. While the waves of the sea move up and down with low and high tide praising the creation of Allah (SwT). The wandering wind moving on dark and dense grooves and grayish green shaded …

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Bottom of Form Humanity Awaiting the Promising Hope   And how can you disbelieve, while it is you to whom the communications of Allah are recited, and among you is His apostle? And whoever holds fast to Allah he indeed is guided to the right way. 102. O you who believe! Observe your duty to Allah with right observance, and die not save as those who have surrendered (to Him). …

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Bottom of Form Which verse of the Noble Qur’an can be cited regarding the authority (Wilayat) of the Twelve Imams and the just government of Imam Mahdi and the supremacy of Islam over the world? ANSWER: The verses from whose purport it is understood that the twelve Imams - may Allah elevate their word - have authority and Imamate are many in number. Among them is the verse: إِنَّمَا أَنْتَ …

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What is the meaning of the End of Time? Do we live in the End of Time?   The expression of the End of Time that entered in the eschatological theology part of divine religions, not meaning the Day before the ending world; rather, it means a special cycle of the time and date. So it is should be asked, which period of time is the ending period? With this …

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    What do the Christians believe in regard with the Savior? The Gospel that is the name of the Christians divine book, refers to one of the four books in the Bible. It has been collected and written separately by four individuals and is famous by the names of them who are Luke, John, Matthew, and Mark. Now we mark some of the parts of it that is pertinent …

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Bottom of Form Remembrance of The Beloved   Prologue During the period of the holy prophet's (s.a.w.a.) appointment and proclamation, he entrusted the people with two precious souvenirs out of divine inspiration. "I leave with you two weighty things: the Book of Allah and my offspring." This he said at the time when he himself bore the responsibility of explaining and interpreting the commandments and doctrines and he acquainted the …

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