Imam al-Mahdi

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How can we collectively, as Shia Muslims, help hasten the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (afj) as soon as possible?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 months ago

To abide to the orders of Allah (SWT), the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) in every matter with out exception or excuses.

Wassalam.

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Bihar al-Anwar . Ghayba (Occultation) . Imam al-Mahdi

Is it true that Ayatollah Muhammad Asif Mohseni has written in his book "Mashra'at Bihar al-Anwar" that the people cannot benefit from Imam Mehdi (ajtf) in religious matters during his occultation and that those who believe in such things are wrong?

No. Nothing like that has been written by Ayatullah Shaikh Aasif Mohsini. It is an anti Shia propaganda claiming things which were never stated by him or any any other Shia Aalim.

Wassalam.

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Imam al-Mahdi . Ahmad al-Hassan

Is Ahmad al-Hassan a direct descendent of Imam Mahdi (a)?

Not at all. This person came from a non Sayyid family in Basra in Iraq. His father's name is Ismael Gaati' إسماعيل گاطع. Niether Ahmed nor his family have anything to do with Imam Al-Mahdi (AS).

Wassalam.

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Prophets . Imam al-Mahdi . Prophet Idris . Khidr . Prophet Ilyas

What will be the roles of Prophets Idris, Khidr, and Elias (peace be upon them) when Imam Mahdi (ajtf) returns?

All of them along with Prophet Easa (AS) will be sincere followers of Imam Al-Mahdi (AS).

Wassalam.

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Jumu'ah . Salah (Prayers) . Imam al-Mahdi

Is it obligatory to perform Juma (Friday) prayer in the absence of Imam al-Mahdi (a)?

Most of our leading scholars like Ayatullah Khoei and Ayatullah Sistani say that Friday Prayer is Waajib Takhyeeri which means it is obligatory to perform either Jum'a prayer or Dhuhr Prayer, but if Jum'a was called for, then the precaution is to join Jum'a.

'Wassalam.

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Sunni-Shi'a . Sufism . Imam al-Mahdi

Is it permissible for Shia Muslims, who have already pledged their allegiance to Imam al-Mahdi (ajtfs), to also engage in the practice of pledging allegiance to a Peer for guidance, as observed among some Shia individuals similar to Sufi practices?

Followers of Ahlul Bayt (AS) pledge allegiance to Imam Mahdi (AS) and never pledge allegiance to any peer or leader who follows other sects. In fact, no allegiance can be allowed to anyone in front of the allegiance to Imam Zaman (AS).

Wassalaam

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Sin . Imam al-Mahdi . Re-Appearance (Zuhur)

Is it true that the reapperance of Imam al-Mahdi (as) is delayed when a Muslim commits a sin?

The time of the reappearance of Imam Al-Mahdi [AS]is known to Al;ah. When he will reappear he will remove away all the injustice and the wrong and will establish justice all over the world. No doubt that the sinful acts of the believers can delay the reappearance,because they are supposed to be his followers and supporters and servants, and the reappearance need’s enough pious and obedient followers.

wasalam.

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Qur'an . Imam Ali b. Abi Talib . Imam al-Mahdi . Qur'an Compilation

Are there two collections of the Holy Quran, one that we currently read and another collected by Imam Ali (A)? And is it true that the collection of Imam Ali (A) is now with Imam Mahdi (A)?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 1 year ago

It is narrated that Imam Ali (A) collected the Qur'an after the death of the Prophet (S) but his collection was not accepted, and it was inherited by the Imams and is with the Mahdi (A), along with some other inherited sacred objects.

Instead, the collection we have today is the one endorsed by Uthman during his caliphate, and the Shia Imams also instructed their followers to use that, for instance, in salat.

No one can really say how much the compilation collected by Imam Ali (A) might have been identical to or different from what we have now, except that it is said that some the surahs were in a different order, since his was arranged chronologically, so this might at least be a difference.

This is what one can glean from narrations - of course, not every narration is accurate - Allah knows best. In any case, we have been instructed to use what we have.

Here are some references you can follow up: https://en.wikishia.net/view/Mushaf_of_Imam_Ali_(a)

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Mother . Scholars . Imam al-Mahdi

Was Imam Zaman's (as) mother Nargis, the daughter of a Roman king, or a maid from the region of Sudan? Are there different opinions abut this matter and which scholars subscribe to each?

Both views are narrated. The story that she was the daughter of a Roman (Byzantine) king tends to be more popular, possibly because it is a more developed and engaging story.

This book offers a good discussion of the question. As you can see, it argues against the idea that she was a Roman princess on historical grounds.

https://www.al-islam.org/occultation-twelfth-imam-historical-background-...

Allah knows best.

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Qibla . Sunni-Shi'a . Conversion to Islam . Imam al-Mahdi

As a Shia revert, I have noticed that during gatherings at the Hussainia, people often put their hand on their heads when mentioning Imam Mahdi (as) and face the Qibla. What is the significance of this practice?

It is an act of showing respect to our present Imam; Al-Mahdi (AS). We have in our books that Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) used to do the same when mentioning Imam Al-Mahdi (AS) who is his great grand son and was not born then.When mention our Imam Al-Mahdi (AS), we put our hands on our head out of respect to him being the divine leader of our time.

Wassalam.

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Polar Regions . Signs of Zuhur . Imam al-Mahdi

When is the anticipated occurrence of the sign of the sun rising from the west in the timeline of the events before the appearance of Imam al-Mahdi (a)? Can a polar shift fulfill this sign?

This is one of the signs which will happen before the reappearance of Imam Al-Mahdi (AS). Our Sunni brothers have in their books that it will definitely happen before the Day of Resurrection.

Allah (SWT) Knows when and how it will happen, whether it will happen through a polar shift or any other way. We believe that it will happen, and can not suggest any details or reasons. Allah (SWT) Knows and we don’t know how.

Wassalam.

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Ring . Imam al-Mahdi . Prophet Solomon

Will Imam Mahdi (as) have the ring of Suleiman (as) and the Ark of Covenant? What other artifacts will he have?

Yes. Imam Al-Mahdi (AS) will have all sacred inheritance of the Prophets (AS)مواريث الأنبياء

Every sacred item on this earth will be under the pan government of Imam Al-Mahdi (AS).

Wassalam.