Why Imam Mahdi (AJ) Went into Occultation One of the most profound and mysterious aspects of Islamic eschatology is the concept of the occultation (Ghaybah) of Imam Mahdi (AJ), the 12th Imam in Shia Islam. Believed by millions of Shia Muslims to be the divinely guided leader and the awaited savior of humanity, Imam Mahdi’s life took a remarkable turn when he entered a divinely decreed state of concealment. This article explores the …

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Similarities between Imam Mahdi & Prophet Enoch   Hazrat Imam Mahdi (as) bears the special characteristics and more from the previous prophets. He is the embodiment of their virtues and qualities. He carries their signs and is the inheritor of all that they stood for and what was revealed upon them. The following article mentions the similarity between Hazrat Idrees (as) and Imam Mahdi (as). Raised to the skies Hazrat …

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By ‘Allāmah Sayyid Murtaḍā ‘Askari

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Safinah al-Nejat, vol.2, no. 7

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Why is Imam Mahdi Important? The belief in a coming savior who will establish global justice is found in many religious traditions—but in Islam, this figure is known as Imam Mahdi (AJ), the 12th and final Imam in the line of Ahlul Bayt according to Shia Islam. He is not just a future leader or reformer—he is the divinely guided, awaited savior whose reappearance will mark the final triumph of truth over falsehood, …

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Similarities between Imam Mahdi & Prophet Elias/Elijah   Hazrat Imam Mahdi (as) bears the special characteristics and more from the previous prophets. He is the embodiment of their virtues and qualities. He carries their signs and is the inheritor of all that they stood for and what was revealed upon them. The following article mentions the similarity between Hazrat Ilyas (as) and Imam Mahdi (as). Long Life and Hajj Like …

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Why Is the Creation of Humanity Not Possible Before the Creation of the Infallible Imam? Why is the creation of humanity not possible before the creation of the infallible Imam? Why did God create the human being? What was the first thing that God created? How did the stages of creation and the formation of the universe happen? These are common questions for all humans that all religions have answered. …

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Why Pray for Imam Mahdi? Whenever supplications are made for the health and well-being of Hazrat Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) or charity is paid on his behalf then some people raise the question. It is because of his majestic self that the whole world is safe and secure, only because of his blissful presence this universe is thriving, then what does praying for him imply? This whole Universe, earth and skies survive …

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Similarities between Imam Mahdi and Prophet Dhul-Qarnayn   Hazrat Imam Mahdi (as) bears the special characteristics and more from the previous prophets. He is the embodiment of their virtues and qualities. He carries their signs and is the inheritor of all that they stood for and what was revealed upon them. The following article mentions the similarity between Hazrat Zulqarnayn (as) and Imam Mahdi (as). Zulqarnayn was not a prophet …

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Similarities between Imam Mahdi & Prophet David   Hazrat Imam Mahdi (as) bears the special characteristics and more from the previous prophets. He is the embodiment of their virtues and qualities. He carries their signs and is the inheritor of all that they stood for and what was revealed upon them. The following article mentions the similarity between Hazrat Dawood (as) and Imam Mahdi (as). Appointment as caliph of Allah …

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