The concept of Ghaybat has been discussed extensively in traditions. Right from its concept to preparation and duties of Shiahs in this period. Readers will also note that the beauty of these narrations lies in the uniformity of thought and words of the Ahle Bayt (as). These traditions are reported right from Holy Prophet (sawa) which is from about 1 AH to Imam Hasan Askari (as) which is up to...
It is important for us to understand why Allah decreed Ghaybat for Imam Mahdi (as) in the light of His entire Message. If we simplify the entire religion of Islam from its revelation to its present state, we can summarise it as follows. Allah revealed the religion of Islam for the guidance and success of mankind. He also sent prophets and messengers to guide mankind to His message. He declared...
The incident narrated below from the book Kamaluddin is one amongst many which establishes that Hazrat Khizr met Imam Ali (as) and is alive till today. In fact we are reminded time and again that Allah kept Hazrat Khizr alive only so that there would remain no doubt in the minds of the people for the long life of Imam Mahdi (as)One day Ameerul Momeneen (as) entered Masjidul Haram accompanied by...
Holy Prophet (sawa) said, “When I was taken up to the heavens in Meraj, I was called. I said: “Yes, my Lord, You are Blessed and High.” Then I was called again: O Mohammed, You are My servant and I am your Lord. Then worship Me and rely on Me. You are My Light among My creatures, and My proof among the people. I have created Paradise for you and your followers and created Hell for those who...
The belief in the coming of the Mahdi is so entrenched that over the years, people claiming to be the Mahdi have appeared across the Muslim world – in South Asia, Africa and the Middle East – and throughout history since the birth of Islam (610 AD). For the sake of this article, we will call them pseudo-Mahdis or false claimants of Mahdi. In Islamic literature, the Mahdi is a Messianic figure...