Imam Mahdi

The belief in Imam Mahdi (A.S.) has been a topic of debate since the very inception of Islam. Most of the Islamic scholars are so deeply drowned in the pit of prejudice that they deny the existence of Imam Mahdi (A.S.) in its entirety. They assert that it is an idea fabricated by the Shias which has no origin either in Quran or in Prophetic traditions and is an unfounded belief. As far as Quran is concerned, time and again in several articles of Yamahdi.com we have proved the point. God-willing

By: Dr. Ghavidel, Clinical Psychologist (Javan Psychological Counseling Center) The fifteenth Sha’ban, 1423 (A.H.) is the birth anniversary of the Twelfth infallible Imam of Shi’a people. All his followers adore him and expect his reappearance day and night. In fact, he is not only expected by Shi’a followers, he is the promised one of all nations, the real savior of all mankind irrespective of race, sex and religion. The occasion offers a good opportunity to have a glance at him through the

A title reflects the personality of man. His characteristics and qualities are projected through it. Nowadays such instances are extremely numerous where this dictum rarely comes true. The titles are some times promiscuous bestowed without knowing the actual meaning by the patrons and by the patronized which is out of context here. The Prophets of God are familiar by the titles added with their names which throw light on their prolity and innate qualities endowed in them by the creator. The

One of the principles of faith that the Quran postulates and testifies is the principle of the belief in Imam Mahdi (A.S.) and his characteristics. The Holy Quran says: "We have not neglected anything in the Book" (Anam: 38) On another occasion the book of Allah states: "...and We have revealed the Book to you explaining clearly everything (Nahl: 89) It is naturally incumbent upon the Quran not to remain silent upon such an important basic principle; as the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) has also called