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HOWZAHTenth Issue of Bi-Quarterly Theosophia Islamica Published by Qom Research Institute

The Research Institute for Islamic Sciences and Culture, affiliated with the Islamic Propaganda Office of the Qom Seminary, has released the tenth issue of its prestigious bi-quarterly journal,…

Towards an Ideal Society: A Collection of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (AS)

ReligiousMahdism (48) | Specific duties of The Waiters

Today, there are many who, for various reasons, cannot accept the belief in the concealed Imam or refuse to remember him, resorting to any means to undermine this belief. Since one of the core…

Towards an Ideal Society: A Collection of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (AS)

ReligiousMahdism (47) | General duties of The Waiters

The general duties mentioned for the waiters in the time of occultation are not exclusive to this period but must be fulfilled at all times. Their mention in the context of the occultation era…

Towards an Ideal Society: A Collection of Discussions on Imam Mahdi (AS)

ReligiousMahdism (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…

ReligiousThe Battle of Banu Nadhir

The Battle of Banu Nadhir was one of Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) battles with the Jews of Medina. The battle ended in victory for the Muslims, and the people of Banu Nadhir were expelled from Medina.

ReligiousFour main books of Islam

The Four Books are: al-Kafi, Man la yahduruh al-faqih, Tahdhib al-ahkam, and al-Istibsar.

Towards an Ideal Society: A Collection of Discussions on Imam Mahdi- Part 22

ReligiousThe Governance and Lifestyle of Imam Mahdi (AS)

The life and governance style of Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him) mirrors that of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Just as the Prophet rose to confront the ignorance of his time—Jāhiliyyah—and…

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

ReligiousThe 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?

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Religious"The Islamic Righting Of Human Rights" by Muhammad Legenhausen

Muslims are regularly and forcefully enjoined to treat their fellow men with respect and dignity, but the bases for these injunctions are divine commands that establish only duties, not human…