- In the history of Islam, we find many personalities, who due to their beliefs or
propaganda or both, were able to influence the society to such an extent that the
common people were carried away by them. Erudite scholars and renowned
thinkers too were not exempted. One such person was Abul Mugees al Husain Bin
Mansur Muhammi Al Bayzaawi Al Hallaj, a well-known SufI. AI-Hallaj is also known in Persian, Turkish and Urdu literature as 'Mansur
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Awaiting in the perspective of responsibilities
- Awaiting' (Intezar) is the result of two conditions.
Firstly, he is not satisfied
with the present circumstances and secondly, he expects the improvement
in his circumstances. If either of these conditions
are not fulfilled then it is
not awaiting and the person concerned is not an 'awaiter' *(Muntazir).
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- Exposition of a supplicatio relating to Imam-Al-Mahdi a.s.
- It has been recorded by the eminent traditionalist, Shaykh Abbas Qummi
(r.a.), in his renowned compilation, 'Mafatihul Jinaan'. He has reported
this invocation on the authority of Shaykh Kafami from the latter's
'Misbahul Mutahajjid'. It is recommended that this supplication be recited after every obligatory namaaz or for that matter at any other time.
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- Love and attachment with Imam-e-Zamana. a.s.
- Every living being is overwhelmed with emotions of love and attachment.
These are emotions that man is very familiar with, and everyone has
experienced these strong emotions at some stage in his life. However,
those who reflect on these emotions are few. Even fewer are those who
comprehend the reality and foundation of the emotions.
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- The need of recognizing Allah's proof
- Allah has created man for His worship. Even wisdom dictates
that worshipping God is necessary for man. Obedience to
Him is the best way of thanking Him for His bounties.
However, wisdom on its own is unable to establish the
method of worship, as this is beyond its limit. Those who
relied on their wisdom in determining the methods of
worship were deviated. They ended up worshipping someone
other than Allah.
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- Sadaqah For the Safety of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.)
- In today's world of science and technology, doctors have found solutions
to numerous diseases which were once considered as incurable and
fatal. Inventions of sophisticated devices and formulation of new life
saving drugs have helped them in their cause. Yet, we find Muslims who
say that a person's life and sustenance can be increased and calamitiesb averted merely by giving alms
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- Seeking mediationof Imam mahdi.
- To seek a mediator implies to gain proximity to an individual in order to achieve one's objective through the mediator's recommendation and arbitration. Arabic
litterateurs define mediation (tawassul) as Translation, 'When he sought
proximity with him through his actions, he aspired to gain his
mediation.' (Lisanul Arab vol. 11, page 724).
Mediation in the light of Quran and traditions: Allah declares in the
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- Why pray fo r Hazrat Vali - Asr
- Whenever supplications are made for the health and well-being of
Hazrat Mahdi (A. 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'?
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- Propagate the remembrance of YUSUF-E-ZAHRA (A.T.F.S.)
- The Divine Personality of the last nominee of the last
Prophet of Islam (A.s.), will spread the teachings of Islam in
the four corners of the world. He will change the strife-torn,
miserable, unjust
and tyrannical world into a garden of peace, justice and tranquility virtue and righteousness.
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Ghaibat
- Benefits from an occult Imam.
- Whenever the discussion of occultation crops up, queries of various kinds
invade the minds of the people. The most common among them being as
to what is the benefit of an Imam who is in occultation? In other words,
what is the purpose of having a leader with whom neither we can come
in contact nor meet?
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- The cause of occultation.
- The occultation of Hazrat Imam Mahdi (A.S.) was an abrupt affair which was absolutely unexpected
and hence people were not prepared for the same.
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- Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) - The cause of survival.
- The Imam or the divine representative is needed not merely for the
dissemination of the rules of the Shariah and their compliance. That is,
his duty is not confined only to the guidance of the world but the whole
creation depends upon him for their existence. If Imam ceases to exist,
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- Remembrance Imam - An Imp. reponsibility.
- Our responsibilities during the major occultation (Ghaibat) of Imam
Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) have been dealt with in great detail in the book, 'Mikyalul
Makarem Fi Favaidid Dua lil Qaem' (a.t.f.s.) by Ayatullah Muhammad
Taqi Musawi Isfahani (r.a.). He has highlighted the responsibilities in the
second volume of the book.
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- The Major Occultation
- After the year 329 A.H, when the major occultation commenced, the special deputation of Imam e Zamana (a.s.) terminated. If anybody claims during the major occultation to be a mediator and a deputy, then, according to the declaration of Imam e Zamana (a.s.) himself,
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- Meaning of occultation
- Although all kinds of doubts have been raised regarding 'Mahdaviyat',
the matter of 'Ghaibat' (occultation) seems to be the most complicated
one - as regards it's concept and significance. It is for this very reason
that to have belief in the Hidden Imam is one of the necessary
qualifications of a believer. Traditions regarding the occultation of Imam Mahdi (A.S.) are found in exceedingly large
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- Occultation of Imam an immense deprivation.
- Allah, the Blessed, the High says in the Holy Quran:
"The day when We will call every people with their Imam"
(Bani Israel: 71)
Allah, the High at various places, has promised guidance to the people. To fulfill His
promise. He sent Prophets and Messengers (peace be on them all) one after another, who called people towards His religion, recognition and worship
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- Possibility of meeting with IMAM (A.S) In major Occultation
- History of both minor and major occultation’s is a witness to the fact that. anyone who sought guidance received it, From Imam (A.S.). Today also if anyone sincerely,
seeks guidance will receive it from 'Imam (A.S.)'
Committing oneself completely to the wisdom and expediencies of Allah is mandatory
on the representative of Allah, as Allah bestows the responsibility of guiding and
leadership to those who not only stick to ordinance of Allah...
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- The major occultation and our responsibilities.
- 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.)
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- Why occultation
- The Almighty Allah has bestowed the human beings with a superiority
and has kept the rest of the creation under him. He says,'I have created
man with the best parts. Whether it is the earth or atmosphere, sea or
the mountain, forest or the desert, man not only has superiority upon all
these but they are subservient to his commands and power. But Allah
has also said that when I turned around this man, I found him to be the
worst of the creation.
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Imp of Mahdaviyat
- Imam-e-Zamana - The cause of survival of the universe.
- The Imam or the divine representative is needed not merely for the
dissemination of the rules of the Shariah and their compliance. That is,
his duty is not confined only to the guidance of the world but the whole
creation depends upon him for their existence. If Imam ceases to exist,
the entire system would collapse. It is related from Imam Muhammad
al-Baqir (A.S.) that he stated,
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- Importance o f Imamat and staus of Imam (a.s)
- Imamat is a matter of great merit. In fact no other issue in Islam is more significant
than the subject of Imamat. Its importance lies in the fact that it's the only reliable
means to reach to the true recognition of Allah. It is only through Imamat that one
can obtain the true recognition of Allah and comprehend the manner of worshipping
Him. If anyone adopts some means of worshipping Allah other than the
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- Remembering Imam - An imp. responsibility
- Our responsibilities during the major occultation (Ghaibat) of Imam
Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) have been dealt with in great detail in the book, 'Mikyalul
Makarem Fi Favaidid Dua lil Qaem' (a.t.f.s.) by Ayatullah Muhammad
Taqi Musawi Isfahani (r.a.). He has highlighted the responsibilities in the
second volume of the book.
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- Mahdi and Qaem
- "Mahdi" and "Qaem" seem different but depict interconnected truths, the word "Mahdi" makes manifest the truth that reforming the world cannot be done through a selfmade or worldly reformer, for this such a person is needed whose guidance is arranged by Providence, and Allah has made him Mahdi and responsible for guidance, and "Qaem" points to this truth that, the task of reforming cannot be discharged sitting at home but advent, troubles...
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- The need of recognizing Allah's proof
- Allah has created man for His worship. Even wisdom dictates
that worshipping God is necessary for man. Obedience to
Him is the best way of thanking Him for His bounties.
However, wisdom on its own is unable to establish the method of worship, as this is beyond its limit. Those who
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- THE NEED FOR REPRESENTATION:
- As you are aware, occultation is of two types: the Minor Occultation and the Major
Occultation with the former being the foundation for the latter.
Imam Hasan Askari (a.s.) was martyred in 260 A.H., within 5 years of the birth of
Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) in 255 A.H. Immediately after his martyrdom, the soldiers of
the Abbassid Caliph surrounded his house. They were in search of his son, who was his successor.
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Long Life
- The miracle and the long life.
- Up to now we have seen that the prolongation of life is scientifically possible. But let us suppose that it is not, that the process of old-age and decrepitude is quite rigid, that it cannot either now or in the long run overcome nor alter its conditions or circumstances - what will this mean?
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Mahdaviyat in Ahle Sunnah
- A Glance At the Concoc ted Traditions:
- It is an indisputable fact of Islam that a noble man of the highest
caliber, from the progeny of the Holy Prophet (S.A.) and offspring
of Hazrat Fatema Zahra (S.A.) will appear in the last era of the
world, defunct religion, establish justice and equity and purge the
world from all evils. All the sects of Islam unanimously agree that
this major upheaval will be known as 'the Revolution of Mahdi.
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- H.Mahdi a.s. As portrayed in Hadith-e-Qudsi
- Hadith-e-Qudsi are those concepts and ideas, which are although revealed
to the prophets in the same manner as revelations are made but same are
expressed in the words and phrases of the prophets and not of Allah. There
is a difference between Hadith-e-Qudsi, Quranic verses and the traditions
of Masumeen (A.S.). Often Hadith-e-Qudsi was revealed with different
messages for different concepts.
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- IBN KHALDUN VIS-A-VIS TRADITIONS ABOUT IMAM MAHDI (A.S.)
- Personality and prominence often establish or nullify an idea in the
minds of the people. Their opinion, often, is of prime importance in
understanding a concept. Their opinion creates an impact as compared
to that of a common individual. Ibne Khaldun is an eminent scholar of
reputation in the Islamic world. His views rule the hearts of a section
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- Imamate and Nahjul Balagha : A perspective
- There is a famous tradition from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) recorded by both - the
Shias and the Ahle Sunnah traditionalists-
'One who dies without recognizing the Imam of his time, dies the death of
ignorance.'
This means that even if a person accepts and conforms to all the Islamic beliefs
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- Importance of Imamat and staus of Imam (a.s)
- Imamat is a matter of great merit. In fact no other issue in Islam is more significant
than the subject of Imamat. Its importance lies in the fact that it's the only reliable
means to reach to the true recognition of Allah. It is only through Imamat that one
can obtain the true recognition of Allah and comprehend the manner of worshipping
Him. If anyone adopts some means of worshipping Allah other than the one
suggested by the Imams (a.s), he will never be successful in his endeavor.
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- The belief of Imam Mahdi and the scholars of Madina university.
- The belief of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) and the scholars of
Madina University The member of the board of education of
Madina Munawwara University (Al Jame Al Islamia Bil
Madinatil Munawwara) Professor Shaykh Abdul Mohsin
Bin Hamdal Abaad presented a paper in an important
seminar which was attended by the vice chancellor Shaykh
Abdul Aziz bin Baaz. The title of that paper was, "The Belief Of Ahle-Sunnat Signs regarding The Awaited Mahdi."
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- Imam Mahdi (A.S.) in Sehah-e-Sitah:
- The belief in Imam Mahdi (A.S.) has been a topic of debate
since the very inception of Islam.
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- Mahdi (a.s) The Twelfth Imam:
- Some persons and things bear common characteristics
which
make them a part of one common category. Similarly some
persons and things possess such exceptional attributes and
qualities which give them an edge of peculiarity. It is only because
of such peculiar and distinct characteristics that they are known
and recognized. These peculiar characteristics form part of the
philosophy among the philosophies of the world of creation which
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- IMAM MAHDI A.S. In the view of WAHABIS:
- After propounding Oura'nic and traditional arguments
there
remains no doubt amongst any Muslim, irrespective of his being
Sunni, Shia, Wahabi or Non-Wahabi, regarding the belief in Imam
Mahdi (A.S.) and it is proved beyond doubt that it is a genuine
Islamic belief. But since the Wahabi sect is having a very narrowminded
belief about some of the concepts of Islam hence from its
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- The belief in Mahdaviyat and sunni scholars.
- In the present times, the worldwide condition of Islam is
such that, despite of its being divine and veracious (truthful)
religion, it is despised by many upto the extent of enmity.
The reason being false propaganda and baseless
misconceptions. Same is the conditions of belief in
'Mahdaviyat' in Islamic world. And inspite of it being one of
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Mahdi In Quran
- Hazrat mahdi (A.S) - The Quranic view.
- 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)
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Meeting with H Mahdi
- Favours of IMAM-E-ZAMANA (A.T.F.S.)
- Many people have been graced with the opportunity to meet
Imam (a.s.) in person, However, in this article we present
only those anecdotes where this special favor of Imam (a.s.)
has been conferred on the religious scholars and jurists.
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Misc Articles
- HAZRAT MAHDI (a.s.) - In hadith qudsee
- Hadith-e-Qudsi are those concepts and ideas, which are although revealed to the
prophets in the same manner as revelations are made but same are expressed in the
words and phrases of the prophets and not of All ah. There is a difference between
Hadith-e-Qudsi, Quranic verses and the traditions of Masumeen (A.S.). Often Hadithe-
Qudsi was revealed with di fferent messages for different concepts.
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Pseudo Mahdi
- Claimant of Mahdaviyat -Syed Mohd. jaunpuri
- The belief in Mahdaviyat creates a transcendent, warmth in the hearts of Muslims. As
a result whenever the Islamic world is facing calamities, and Muslims become aware
of their helplessness, they turn towards that great protector whose advent has been
prophesized clearly in the Holy Quran and the tradition of the Holy Prophet (S.A.).
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- The pseudo- Mahdi of the nineteenth century
- The fact is that if there had been no false claimants of Mahdaviyat the belief of
Mahdaviyat would have been labeled as artificial and un lslamic. But since the dawn
of Islam there had been a continuous flow of false claimants from among the
perpretors of falsehood. They have appeared in various corners of the world.
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