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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…

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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…

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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…

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ReligiousMahdism (57) | The Tawqi’s of Imam Mahdi (pbuh)

One of the ways to clarify issues and resolve doubts is to utilize the guidance and benefit from the Tawqi's and handwritten letters that Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his relief) wrote to trusted…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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ReligiousMahdism (52) | Mahdism in the Holy Quran - Part 4

Allah has promised rule upon the earth, the supremacy of religion and faith, and complete security to a group of believers and the righteous, but there is a discussion among the commentators…

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ReligiousMahdism (51) | Mahdism in the Holy Quran - Part 3

Verses of the Holy Quran point to the victory of the oppressed over the oppressors, and that ultimately, the world will belong to the righteous.

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ReligiousMahdism (50) | Mahdism in the Holy Quran - Part 2

Merely being “oppressed” is not the reason for victory over enemies and ruling upon the earth; rather, the presence of faith and the acquisition of merits are also necessary, and the oppressed…

HOWZAHA Quranic Verse that Only Applies to Mahdavi Society

Verse 55 of Surah An-Nur describes a virtuous society that has not yet been realized in the world and cannot be applied to any other society except the one that will be formed with the blessing…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Makarem Shirazi: Mahdism is the Defining Pillar of Shiism

Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi has underscored the doctrine of Mahdism and belief in the necessity of a divinely appointed leader as the defining pillar of Shiism.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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ReligiousMahdism (46) | The position of the true awaiters of Imam Mahdi (pbuh)

Due to the special conditions in the Age of Occultation, if people become true waiters, they will gain a very valuable position.