Imam Mahdi

Awaiting for a Savior in other Religions

مهدی کریمی (Imam Mahdi (pbuh 23 August 2016

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In many religions there is an expectation for a savior to come and help the release from injustice. In Islam it is ‘Mahdawai’ which has a great international philosophy, because Islam is an international religion and Shia in its real meaning is an international factor. In addition to the Muslims especially the Shia, followers of other religions like Jews, Christians, Zoroastrians, and Hindus expect someone to come and bring peace and justice to the world. In the book “Dead” which is a divine

Topics relating to Imam Mahdi (A.S.), the Awaited Saviour

مهدی کریمی (Imam Mahdi (pbuh 22 August 2016

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Section 1: Selection of Traditions Discussing the Signs before His Blessed Reappearance, His Emergence and Appearance and What Happens Before That Reported from Ahmad b Muhammad b 'Ubaid Allah b Ahmad b Ya'qub b Nusair al-Anbari, from Ahmad b Muhammad b Masruq from Abd Allah b Sh'ayb from Muhammad b Ziyad al-Sahami from Sufyan b 'Uyaynah from 'Imran b Dawud from Muhammad b al-Hanafiyyah, he said: The Commander of the faithful (A.S.) said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) saying

Awaiting For The Reappearance Of Imam Mahdi

مهدی کریمی (Imam Mahdi (pbuh 23 August 2016

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The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said, "The best worship is to await for the reappearance." (Kamaaluddin vol.1 Pg.287, Faraidus Simtain vol.2 Pg.335) Amirul Momineen Ali (A.S.) said, "Await for the reappearance and do not despair of the divine mercy. Because the best deed in the eyes of Allah, the Great and the Mighty is to wait for the Reappearance. It is the duty of those who are believers." (Al Khisaal vol.2 Pg.616) Imam as-Sajjad (A.S.) said. "The greatest success is to wait for the

Philosophy and Reason behind Occultation

مهدی کریمی (Imam Mahdi (pbuh 22 August 2016

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Discussion on occultation is a vast topic and traditions in this regard are many. what is necessary for us to know is the following:is there anyone to ask about the philosophy behind occultation and is there anyone who can say: since I do not know the reason behind occultation, I do not believe as you do in the existence of Mahdi and I further say: if as per what you say, Mahdi is the imam, then it is necessary for him to appear amongst the people and walk in the market-places! We say

(The Occultation Of Imam Mahdi (A.S

مهدی کریمی (Imam Mahdi (pbuh 22 August 2016

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The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.S.) said: "O Ali know that the most strangest of the people of Imaan and the greatest of them in certainty are those people who will be in Aakheruzzamaan (the last period of time). They will not meet the Prophet. And their Imam will be hidden from them. But they will believe (only) due to black upon white." (Kamaaluddin vol.1 Pg.288) The "black upon white" means the writings on paper. It means that these people will believe in the Quran and the sunnat as recorded in

The Major Occultation and Our Responsibilities

مهدی کریمی (Imam Mahdi (pbuh 22 August 2016

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The series of divine messengership that commenced from Hazrat Adam (a.s.) till the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (s.a.w.a.), was completed on the 28th Safar, 11 A.H. Thereafter, the chain of prophethood was replaced with that of Imamat that was openly announced in Ghadeer-e-Khumm. Where the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) handed over the Islamic Ummah to Ameerul Momineen Ali Ibn Abi Taalib (a.s.), marking the commencement of a new chain of guidance in Islam. This new series traversed eleven stages till

(Equity toward People and Meeting with Hadrat Wali Asr (AJ

مهدی کریمی (Imam Mahdi (pbuh 22 August 2016

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A man of knowledge was longing for meeting with Hadrat Baqiyyat Allah Imam Mahdi (AJ), and he suffered agonies of not being granted the chance. For a long time he underwent severe austerity and pursued spiritual seeking. It is well-known among the tullab (Islamic seminary students)of Hawza in Najaf-i Ashraf and the scholars of the holy shrine of Imam Ali (A.S.) that every one who finds the honor to go the Masjid-i Sahla to perform the evening and night prayers every Tuesday uninterruptedly for

The Signs of the Appearance (Zuhur) of the Mahdi

مهدی کریمی (Imam Mahdi (pbuh 11 August 2016

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The session began promptly at 8 p.m. at Dr. Jalali's residence. He also opened the session by asking the first question. Dr. Jalali: Mr. Hoshyar, could you please tell us, how will the Master of the Command appear? Mr. Hoshyar: On studying the hadith reported by the ahl al-bayt, it appears that when the world has become psychologically ready to accept the government of God and when general conditions have become favorable to the idea of the rulership of the truth, God will permit the

(Sayings of Imam Mahdi (A.S

مهدی کریمی (Imam Mahdi (pbuh 22 August 2016

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Quote Author Reference I am the Mahdi. I am the Qa'im of the time... Imam Mahdi (A.S.) Bihar V.52 p.2 I am the one who will fill it (the earth with justice as it ... Imam Mahdi (A.S.) Bihar, V.52, p.2 I am the reminder of Allah in His earth... Imam Mahdi (A.S.) Bihar, V.52, p 24 I am the avenger from His enemies... Imam Mahdi (A.S.) Bihar, v.52, p.24 And through me shall Allah, the Mighty and Glorious, drive a... Imam Mahdi (A.S.) Bihar, V,52, P.30 Surely, I am indeed the (cause of)

THE BIRTH OF IMAMAL-MAHDI

مهدی کریمی (Imam Mahdi (pbuh 11 August 2016

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At dawn, on the 15th Sha'ban 255 A.H., the rays of the illuminating world shone with a powerful shaft of light into a human form which became the source of existence for the universe. Yes, finally the Divine Promise was fulfilled and Imam al-Mahdi (a.s.) was born in spite of the efforts of those who denied him. It is one of history's miracles that the Umayyids 'Abbasides and other opponents of this Holy Imam attempted to extinguish this divine light but met with complete failure.

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