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Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) & Intercession on the Day of Judgement
Reading Time: 2 minutes The 7th and 8th century Ahle Tasannun scholar and traditionalist Ibrahim Hamveeni in his book Faraaed al-Simtain, vol. 2, p. 321 has brought a chapter which is about the tradition of Ameerul Momineen Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) which has a mention of the 12 Imams of whom, Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) will be the […]
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People of the Cave & Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.)
Reading Time: 2 minutes Casting doubts over the longevity of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) is a consequence of not pondering over the Holy Quran. If someone refutes the longevity of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) merely on the basis of the doubt that how can a person live for 1200 years, then our question to such people is whether they have recited […]
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The Annihilation of Satan
Reading Time: 2 minutes If we glance through history, it becomes clear that Almighty Allah has been disobeyed in every era, be it in the form of Pharaoh or Nimrud, and Satan has deviated every person, big or small. But it is the grace and nobility of Allah that in every era, He has sent His Proof, Guide, and […]
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Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) & Salvation from Problems
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Ahle Tasannun scholar of Al-Azhar University of Egypt, Momin Ibn Hasan Shablanji has mentioned a tradition in his book Noor al-Absaar, vol. 1, p. 346 in which Abu Amaamah Baaheli narrates that the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) said in his sermon while mentioning about Dajjaal that: “All forms […]
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Cloud cover over Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.)
Reading Time: < 1 minute In the ocean of merits of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.), one virtue and excellence which is very evident; is his similarity to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) to such an extent that even his name and agnomen is exactly the same as that of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny). If the […]
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Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) is Superior to Prophets (a)
Reading Time: 2 minutes Perhaps it might be difficult for some people to believe or they may be surprised at the fact that whether Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) is really superior to the Prophets? He certainly is! The 7th century Ahle Tasannun scholar and traditionalist Yusuf Ibn Yahya Shaafei in his book Iqd al-Durar, vol. 1, p. 222, tradition 241, […]
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Reappearance of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.): A Precondition for Qiyaamah
Reading Time: 2 minutes It is mentioned in Musnad of Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, vol. 1, p. 376 and Sunan al-Tirmidhi, vol. 4, Book 34, Chapter 52, p. 505, H. 2231 that Abdullah Ibn Masood narrates from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) who informed: “The Day of Resurrection will not occur until a person from my Ahlul Bait whose name will […]
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Imam Mahdi (a) – The Inheritor of Prophets (a)
Reading Time: 2 minutes Ahle Tasannun scholar Ibrahim Hamveeni has mentioned in his book Faraaed al-Simtain, vol. 2, p. 335, a tradition from Imam Muhammad Baqir (peace be upon him) who narrates from his father Imam Zain al-Aabideen (a.s.) from his father Imam Husain (peace be upon him) from Ameerul Momineen (peace be upon him) who narrates that the […]
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Obedience to Imam Mahdi (a) is obedience to the Holy Prophet (s)
Reading Time: 2 minutes Ahle Tasannun scholar and traditionalist of the 3rd and 4th century Hafiz Sulaiman Tabarani in his book Al-Mu’jam al-Sagheer, vol. 2, p. 30, tradition 725 mentions that Abu Hurairah narrates from the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) who said, “There is no Prophet between myself and Isa Ibn Maryam but […]
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Denial of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) is disbelief
Reading Time: 2 minutes Various Ahle Tasannun scholars have narrated traditions on the authority of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) which discuss the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) at the end of time. But we find that many people reject the existence and reappearance of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.). Ahle Tasannun scholar Shaikh Ibrahim […]