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Towards an Ideal Society: A Collection of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (AS)
Mahdism (45) | Anticipation in Shia Culture - Part 4
Anticipation of the Imam's uprising neither allows for the abandonment of duties nor permits the delay of action. Negligence in religious duties and indifference to them are not permissible under any circumstances.
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Towards an Ideal Society: A Collection of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (AS)
Mahdism (45) | Anticipation in Shia Culture - Part 4
Anticipation of the Imam's uprising neither allows for the abandonment of duties nor permits the delay of action. Negligence in religious duties and indifference to them are not permissible under any circumstances.
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Towards an Ideal Society: A Collection of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (AS)
Mahdism (44) | Anticipation in Shia Culture - Part 3
Intidhar means to await a future that embodies all the qualities of a divine society — a world whose true realization will occur only during the rule of the final divine representative.
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Towards an Ideal Society: A Collection of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (AS)
Mahdism (43) | Anticipation in Shia Culture - Part 2
In Islamic teachings, intidhar al-faraj (anticipation for relief) is far more than passive hope—it is an act of faith, worship, and spiritual struggle. The Holy Prophet (pbuh) described it as the best worship, the greatest deed, and even the highest form of jihad. True anticipation inspires optimism, resilience, and action, turning despair into strength and making every believer a participant in preparing for divine relief.
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Towards an Ideal Society: A Collection of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (AS)
Mahdism (42) | Anticipation in Shia Culture - Part 1
What gives a person hope in life and makes worries and hardships easier to endure is the expectation of a bright future—one in which all their spiritual and physical needs are fully satisfied.
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Towards an Ideal Society: A Collection of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (AS)
Mahdism (41) | Manifestations of the Imam’s Compassion
Because of the Imam’s profound compassion for his followers, he maintains the closest connection and relationship with them. It is precisely this affection and care that makes him share in their sorrow and pain—much like a mother who, out of deep attachment to her child, falls ill when her child is sick and rejoices when the child recovers; that’s because the child is as dear to her as her very own life.
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Towards an Ideal Society: A Collection of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (AS)
Mahdism (40) | The Imam is the manifestation of divine infinite mercy
Even though the Imam of our time (pbuh) is in occultation, he remains a source of divine mercy that constantly benefits people, giving life and hope to hearts that feel empty or dry. The truly deprived person is the one who does not draw from this source of compassion and fails to experience its love and kindness.
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Towards an Ideal Society: A Collection of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (AS)
Mahdism (39) | Transmitted proof of Wilayat al-Faqih -Part 2
One of the hadiths that jurists have cited to prove the Wilayat al-Faqih is a hadith narrated by Umar ibn Hanzalah.
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Towards an Ideal Society: A Collection of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (AS)
Mahdism (38) | Transmitted proof of Wilayat al-Faqih - Part 1
During the period of occultation, the Shi‘a of the Imam of the Age (pbuh) must refer to the transmitters of hadith in their matters. It is evident that understanding the words of the Infallibles (pbut) concerning individual and social duties requires a very high level of expertise in the Islamic sciences. Deriving legal rulings from the hadiths of the Imams is a highly complex task.
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Rational proof for Wilayat al-Faqih
The proof for Wilayat al-Faqih can be analyzed both rationally and textually; that is, reason obliges a Muslim to obey the jurist during the time of occultation, and Islamic traditions (narrations) also affirm this.
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Guiding the Ummah during the Age of the Major Occultation
After the occultation of the Twelfth Imam (peace be upon him), who carries the responsibility of leadership and guidance of the ummah? Is there an individual or group that holds authority (wilayah) over the community? And if such authority exists, what are its boundaries?
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How is the occultation of Imam Mahdi(pbuh)?
How is the occultation of Imam Mahdi(pbuh)? Is his noble body hidden from sights? Or is his body visible, but no one recognizes him?
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The possibility of visiting Imam Mahdi(pbuh)
It is certain that some righteous people have been blessed to meet Imam Mahdi(pbuh) during the Greater Occultation. However, the claims of those who call themselves his ambassadors or mediators are false and baseless.
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The residence of Imam Mahdi (pbuh) during the Great Occultation
Imam (pbuh) does not permanently reside in a particular city during the Great Occultation in such a way that he never leaves it. Rather, he travels from one place to another in order to fulfill his duties and responsibilities.
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The system of Imamate is a divine and unbroken chain
The System of Imamate is continuous and eternal, and is not limited to the era of the Imam's presence.
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The Positions and Roles of Imam Mahdi (AS) in Supplications
In Islamic supplications and Ziyarat, the lofty spiritual and divine positions of Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance) are frequently mentioned. Below are some of these key titles and roles:
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Towards an Ideal Society: A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (AS) – Part 30
The Characteristics of Imam Mahdi (AS) in Supplications
Reflecting on the noble attributes of Imam Mahdi (AS) as described in supplications can deepen one’s connection to him and strengthen the spiritual bond with this divinely guided leader.
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Spiritual connection with Imam Mahdi
Hawzah/ One of the most important means for the followers of Imam Mahdi (pbuh) during his occultation is spiritual connection with the Imam, so that they do not forget him and maintain a connection with him in forms of Zikr, Dua, and Ziyarah [devotional prayer].
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The False Mahdis
Every conscious Muslim must disclaim the claims of special delegation and communication, and should close the way for the influence and profiteering of these worldly-minded people.
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The Raj'ah of the Prophets, Imams, and pure Believers
Prophets, infallible Imams (AS), and pure believers - according to hadiths - will return to the world at the time of Raj'ah.
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Key Features of the Doctrine of “Rajʿah” (Return)
A recent review of Shia scholarly literature sheds light on the deep-rooted belief in "Rajʿah", or Return, —a core component of Twelver Shia eschatology—which holds that certain individuals will return to life before the Day of Judgment to witness and support the global mission of Imam Mahdi (AS).
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“Return” (Rajʿa) in the Qur'an and Hadith
The concept of "Return" (Rajʿa) — the belief that certain individuals from among the dead will return to this world during the time of the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (AS) — is firmly rooted in both Qur'anic verses and the narrations (ahadith) of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS). This phenomenon is distinct from the universal resurrection on the Day of Judgment and is reserved for a select group — among them, the sincere followers and staunch enemies of truth.