Transmitted proof of Wilayat al-Faqih - Parts 1&2

17 August 26 Articles
Transmitted proof of Wilayat al-Faqih - Parts 1&2 During the period of occultation, the Shi‘a of the Imam of the Age (pbuh) must refer to the transmitters of hadith in their matters. It is evident that understanding the words of the Infallibles (pbut) concerning individual and social duties requires a very high level of expertise in the Islamic sciences. Deriving legal rulings from the hadiths of the Imams is a …
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While Imām Mahdī’s Hujjah was clear [certain], why before his birth did some Shiites considered Imām Ali or his son “Muḥammad ibn Hanafiyyah”, Nafs Zakiyyah, Imām Ṣādiq, Imām Kādhim, Imām Hādī’s son “Sayyid Muḥammad, or even Imām Askarī as Imām Mahdī?!

16 August 26 Question and Answer
While Imām Mahdī’s Hujjah was clear [certain], why before his birth did some Shiites considered Imām Ali or his son “Muḥammad ibn Hanafiyyah”, Nafs Zakiyyah, Imām Ṣādiq, Imām Kādhim, Imām Hādī’s son “Sayyid Muḥammad, or even Imām Askarī as Imām Mahdī?! The correct answer includes 4 parts: 1- Although in some Aḥādīth which are about Imām Mahdī (mGehr)’s rise, by the Messenger of God (pbuh&h) and his Ahl al Bayt …
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Four Historical Events of the Day of ninth Rabi al-ʿAwwal

16 August 26 Articles
Four Historical Events of the Day of 9th Rabi al-ʿAwwal Narrators of history suggest four historic events which mark the day of 9th Rabi al-Awwal as significant: Firstly, some historians are of the opinion that the Prophet Muhammad was born on the 9th of Rabi al-Awwal. There are two other opinions: 12th Rabi al-Awwal and 17th Rabi al-Awwal respectively. For the Shia's, the most popular narration is the one which …
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The Ninth of Rabiʿ al-Awwal; a day of rejoicing and celebration

16 August 26 Articles
The Ninth of Rabiʿ al-Awwal; a day of rejoicing and celebration 9th Rabi al-Awwal is the first day of the Imamate of our living Imam, Imam al-Mahdi; a day of rejoicing and celebration. It has been narrated that to give alms on this day brings about forgiveness of sins. It has been also said that it is recommended, on this day, to offer food, give pleasure to one's brethren-in-faith, confer …
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Anticipating the dawn of Justice; Commemorating the ninth of Rabi’ Al-Awwal

15 August 26 Articles
  Anticipating the dawn of Justice; Commemorating the 9th of Rabi’ Al-Awwal The 9th of Rabi’ al-Awwal every lunar Hijri year marks the commencement of the imamate of the radiant sun of humanity and the luminous pearl of the infallible and pure household of the Prophet, peace be upon them all. This day celebrates Imam al-Mahdi, the true heir to the greatest Prophet and the infallible Imams. He revives religious …
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Four interviews about the ninth of Rabī´ al-Awwal

15 August 26 Articles
  Four interviews about the ninth of Rabī´ al-Awwal   By Mojtabā Kalbāsī Allah, the Almighty, in the holy Quran, in different occasions talks highly about the time and the place of some important events like what is related to the prophets and their delegation of Prophecy. For instance, He swears by the fig and olive and the mount of Sīnā and the secured city to indicate the significant status …
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The Positions and Roles of Imam Mahdi in Supplications

15 August 26 Articles
The Positions and Roles of Imam Mahdi in Supplications In Islamic supplications and Ziyarat, the lofty spiritual and divine positions of Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance) are frequently mentioned. Below are some of these key titles and roles: In Islamic supplications and Ziyarat, the lofty spiritual and divine positions of Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance) are frequently mentioned. Below are some of these key titles and …
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