"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 18

Objectives of the Government of Imam Mahdi (PBUH)

Human beings are composed of two fundamental dimensions: body and soul. Accordingly, their needs are also divided into two domains—material and spiritual. Achieving true human perfection requires…

"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 17

Why the time of Imam Mahdi’s appearance is concealed?

Undoubtedly, constructive expectation—one of the most vital sources of spiritual vitality and dynamism—can only be fully realized under the veil of the unknown time of the Imam’s advent.

"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 16

Time of the Appearance of Imam Mahdi (PBUH)

There have always been some people who, with satanic motives, have specified the time for the appearance of Imam Mahdi (PBUH), and such people will also uphold claims in the future; for this…

"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 15

Signs of the Appearance of Imam Mahdi (PBUH)

Since the signs of the appearance are a harbinger of the advent of Imam Mahdi (PBUH), the occurrence of each of them will brighten the light of hope in the hearts of those waiting and will also…

"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 14

Conditions for the Emergence of Imam Mahdi (PBUH)

Every phenomenon in the world comes into being when its conditions are met, and without the fulfillment of the grounds, there will be no possibility of existence for any being.

“Towards an Ideal Society”; A Step Towards Publishing Mahdavi Teachings

The International Service of Hawzah News publishes the teachings on Mahdism under the title “Towards an Ideal Society” in different languages.

"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 13

The Prolonged Lifespan of Imam Mahdi

According to the faith of all followers of Abrahamic religions, all particles of the universe are in the hands of God, and all causes and effects depends on His will, and if He does not will,…

"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 12

The Sun Behind the Cloud

The issue of occultation does not contradict the philosophy of the necessity of the existence of the Infallible Imam (PBUH) because the Infallible Imam is present during occultation and his benefits…

"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 11

Benefits of the Absent Imam

What is the position of the Imam in the totality of existence? Are all of his existential effects dependent on his being visible? Is he only for the leadership and guidance of people or is his…

"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 10

Types of Occultation of Imam Mahdi

The connection with the four deputies and also the access of some Shiites to the presence of their Imam during the period of the Minor Occultation had a great impact on proving the birth of the…

"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 9

The Philosophy of Occultation of Imam Mahdi (PBUH)

One might wonder, why has the Imam and the Proof of God been hidden through occultation, and what caused people to be deprived of the blessings of his reappearance?

"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 8

Concept of Occultation

Occupation in the religious sense is not a phenomenon that has occurred for the first time and only about the last proof of God, but there are many narrations that a number of great divine prophets…

"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 7

Imam Mahdi (PBUH) at a Glance

After the period of minor occultation and by the will of Allah Almighty, the twelfth Imam (PBUH) will appear and fill the world with justice and beauty. No one knows the time of the reappearance…

"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 6

Appointment of an Imam could only be carried out by God

The absolute ruler over all beings is God, and everyone must obey Him alone; hence, it is obvious that this sovereignty can be given by God to anyone - according to their merit and expediency;…

School of Imam Sadiq basis for rationality in Islamic matters

Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi has stated, “The scholars of hadith say that no Imam has narrated as many narrations as Imam Sadiq (PBUH); secondly, among the great Islamic scholars, no…

"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 5

Characteristics of the Imam; Social Management and Adornment with Moral Perfections

The Imam, who is the leader of society, on the one hand must be far from all evils and moral vices and, on the other hand, possess all moral perfections to the highest degree, because as a perfect…

"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 4

Characteristics of Imam: Infallibility

If the Imam is not free from error, he must look for another Imam to meet the needs of the people, and if he is also not free from error, another Imam is necessary, and this series will continue…

"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 3

Characteristics of the Imam; The Most Knowledgeable Person Among People

The Imam, who is responsible for the leadership of the people, must know the religion in all its aspects and be fully aware of its laws, and must also answer all the questions on various topics,…

"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 2

What is Necessity of the Existence of Imam?

According to the Shia doctrine, the path of guiding God's servants after the divine prophets, especially Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), has continued through the Imamate and that the Earth will not…

"Towards an Ideal Society" (A Series of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (PBUH)) - Part 1

Everyone is awaiting the Savior

The promise of the reappearance of the Savior can be seen in the teachings of all religions, with the difference that according to the Shia doctrine, the Savior of humanity is now living among…