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

ReligiousMahdism (60) | The Consequences of Deviant Movements and How to Counter Them

Even with all the hate and pushback against religious teachings lately, belief in Mahdism is actually growing every single day. People are feeling a massive intellectual and emotional need for…

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

ReligiousMahdism (59) | The False Claim of Deputyship

Undoubtedly, the closer a belief is to the truth and the more it takes root in people’s hearts, the more self-seekers will seek to exploit it for corrupt gains. The doctrine of Mahdism, due to…

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

ReligiousMahdism (58) | Uprisings before the Rise of Imam Mahdi (pbuh)

Based on a few narrations, some have presumed that any movement against oppressive rulers is forbidden prior to the rise of the Imam of the Time (pbuh); therefore, they oppose any call for justice…

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

ReligiousMahdism (56) | Ways To Know The Imam (pbuh)

Undoubtedly, one of the important duties of the Believers regarding the Lord is the recognition of that sacred being. This knowledge reaches perfection when they have properly recognized the…

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

ReligiousMahdism (55) | Commonalities between Sunni and Shia in the discussion of Mahdism

Sunnis have referred to the reality of the “concept of Mahdism” in numerous traditions. Although differences with the Shia belief can be observed in some cases, numerous commonalities exist as…

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

ReligiousMahdism (54) | Mahdism in Sunni Sources

By reviewing Sunni hadith books, it becomes clear that the subject of Mahdism has been frequently mentioned in these sources as well. In addition to the numerous traditions that are found scattered…

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

ReligiousMahdism (53) | Mahdism in the Holy Quran - Final Part

The verses of the Quran sometimes have multiple meanings, where one meaning is apparent and general, and the other is an inner concept and, terminologically, the inner depth (batn) of the verse,…

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 (49) | Mahdism in the Holy Quran - Part 1

The Qur’an addresses the uprising of Imam Mahdi (pbuh) in a general manner, giving glad tidings of the establishment of a global government of justice and the triumph of the righteous. Shi’a…

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.

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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…