In the light of the responsibilities of Imam Mahdi (as), we can begin to appreciate the characteristics of Imam’s (as) helpers and companions. Indeed, they will be at a sublime level of excellent morals and character. It is undeniable that Allah has bestowed a great favor on us by keeping us attached to the infallible personalities of Ahle Bayt (as). Traditions have been narrated by the Ahle...
An interesting aspect about the discussion on Imam Mahdi (as) is that once his birth is established, there are a lot of questions concerning his physical presence. Where is he? How can we meet him? Can we actually meet him? Islam provides answers to all these questions and even more from the Quran and from traditions of the Holy Prophet (sawa) and Aimmah (as). Ghaybat is a special characteristic...
There is a treasure trove of traditions which back verses of Quran or independently talk about the successors of the Holy Prophet of Islam (sawa). These traditions are quoted extensively from both sources of the Shiah and Ahle Sunnah.Before we actually quote the traditions, let us summarise them so that the concept is clear for us. Traditions from Holy Prophet (sawa) and the Ahle Bayt (as)...
Imam Mahdi (as) is the Twelfth Imam as per the belief of the Shiah Ithna Ashari (this is the sects of Islam that believes in the mastership of twelve Imams after the Holy Prophet of Islam (sawa)). He was born on 15th Shabaan 255 AH in Samarrah, Iraq to Imam Hasan Askari (as), the 11th Shiite Imam and Hazrat Narjis Khatoon (as). He is alive till today and in a state of occultation. Allah will...
The present era, in which we are living, is known as Ghaybate’ Kubra (major occultation). It is a period when there is no special representative of Imam Mahdi (as) through whom we can contact him or correspond with him (as). This era will continue till as long as Allah wishes and Imam Mahdi (as) does not reappear. When he (as) does reappear, people will be blessed with the opportunity to meet...