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Question :Do the verses of the Holy Quran prove the existence and reappearance of Hazrat Mahdi (a.t.f.s.)?

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Do the verses of the Holy Quran prove the existence and reappearance of Hazrat Mahdi (a.t.f.s.)? Reply: First and foremost, it is not necessary that the Holy Quran explains in detail all the concepts. Given that it actually deals with many things, so it does not get involved with the finer aspects and intricacies. Yet, there is an affirmative reply to this question as well. Many verses of the Majestic Quran do prove the existence and also mention about the government of Hazrat-e-Hujjat (a.t.f.s.). Eminent scholars have listed such verses in their books. Among them Allama Majlisi (r.a.) deserves special mention for having brought numerous such verses in his book “Behaar al-Anwaar”, some of which are mentioned hereunder: وَ لَقَدْ كَتَبْنَا فِى الزَّبُوْرِ مِنْ بَعْدِ الذِّكْرِ اَنَّ الْاَرْضَ يَرِثُهَا عِبَادِىَ الصَّالِحُوْنَ “And certainly We wrote in the Book after the reminder that (as for) the land, My righteous servants shall inherit it.”[1] هُوَ الَّذِىْ اَرْسَلَ رَسُوْلَهُ بِالْهُدٰى وَدِيْنِ الْحَقِّ لِيُظْهِرَهُ عَلَى الدِّيْنِ كُلِّهِ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ الْمُشْرِكُوْنَ “He it is Who sent His Apostle with guidance and the religion of truth that He might cause it to prevail over all religions, though the polytheists may be averse.”[2] وَعَدَ اللهُ الَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوْا مِنْكُمْ وَعَمِلُوْا الصَّالِحَاتِ لَيَسْتَخْلِفَنَّهُمْ فِىْ الْاَرْضِ كَمَا اسْتَخْلَفَ الَّذِيْنَ مِنْ قَبْلِهِمْ، وَ لَيُمَكِّنَنَّ لَهُمْ دِيْنَهُمُ الَّذِىْ ارْتَضٰى لَهُمْ وَلَيُبَدِّلَنَّهُمْ مِنْم بَعْدِ خَوْفِهِمْ اَمْنًا، يَعْبُدُوْنَنِىْ لاَ يُشْرِكُوْنَ بِىْ شَيْئًا، وَ...

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Question :What is the purpose of the belief in “Mahdaviyyat” and when did it originate?

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What is the purpose of the belief in “Mahdaviyyat” and when did it originate? Reply: “Mahdaviyyat” is the belief about a universal saviour. All heavenly religions like Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity and Islam make a prominent mention about it. They hold that the last age will witness a person who will emancipate the people from all corruption and evil. Through him, the oppressed will regain their rights and breathe freely. This creed is not limited to Islam but is an established faith of all religions. Support for the weak, termination of oppression and enlivening the dead are all matters related to the belief in the promised Mahdi. Studies establish the archaism of “Mahdaviyyat”. This matter has been subjected to distortion in all divine books except the Holy Quran. But truth can never be eradicated completely. Some sentences still remain in these ancient scriptures that help us in tracing the belief about the Promised Mahdi in them. It is related to prophecies and the Holy Quran testifies about it. Its origin is in Divine revelation and beyond the reach of any human. Many traditions prove the coming of the Mahdi, as evidenced by this tradition from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.): “Even if one day remains for the end of the world, Allah the Almighty will prolong it to such an extent till a man appears from my family. His name will...

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Question :Describe the details of the conditions of the birth of Imam-e-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.)?

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Question 12 Describe the details of the conditions of the birth of Imam-e-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.)? Reply: Hakimah Khatoon, the daughter of Imam Muhammad Taqi al-Javaad (a.s.), and the aunt of Imam Hasan al-Askari (a.s.) narrates the conditions of the birth of Hazrat Mahdi (a.s.) as follows: Abu Muhammad Imam Hasan Ibn Ali (al-Askari) (a.s.) sent for me and said, “O Aunt! Break your fast with us tonight. This is the eve of 15th of Shabaan and Allah, the High, will bring forth the Hujjah on this night. He will be his Proof on His earth.” Lady Hakimah says that she asked him, “Who is his mother?” He (a.s.) replied, “Narjis”. On this she said, “May Allah make me your ransom! There is no sign (of pregnancy) in her.” He (a.s.) said, “It is as I tell you.” Lady Hakimah continues, “I came and when I greeted and sat, she came to take off my shoes and wished me, saying “My lady! How are you this evening?” “Rather, you are my lady,” said I, “and the lady of my household”. She turned my word down and said, “What is this dear aunt?” “Dear child! Allah, the Exalted, will grant you tonight a boy, the master of this world and the hereafter.” She sat and felt shy. When I finished the evening breaking the fast, I went to bed and slept. It...

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Question :Mention the names, titles and agnomens of Hazrat Mahdi (a.t.f.s)?

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Mention the names, titles and agnomens of Hazrat Mahdi (a.t.f.s)? Reply: The real name of Hazrat Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) is “M-H-M-D” which is the same as that of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.). The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) had prophesied, “His name will be my name and his agnomen will be my agnomen.”[1] His agnomen is Abul Qasim. He is also addressed as Abu Saaleh, Abu Abdillah, Abu Ibrahim, Abu Jafar and Abu Husain.”[2] His Titles are: Mahdi: This is his most famous title. The word “Mahdi” is derived from the infinitive of guidance and means the one who has been guided by the Almighty. In this context Imam Sadiq (a.s.) was asked, “Why is he called al-Mahdi?” He (a.s.) replied, “Because he will be guided to every hidden affair.”[3] Also, it has been narrated from Imam Baqir (a.s.), “He is named Mahdi as, he will guide to a hidden affair”[4] Qaim: This means the one who will rise with the truth. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) said, “Al-Qaim has been named so because he will rise after the oblivion of his name.”[5] When Imam Muhammad al-Taqi (a.s.) was asked, “Why has he been named al-Qaim?” He (a.s.) replied, “Because he will rise after the oblivion of his name and the refutation of his Imamate by the majority of believers.”[6] Mansoor: While explaining the Quranic verse, وَمَن قُتِلَ مَظْلُومًا… “Whosoever is killed unjustly….”[7],...

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Palpitation and Soothing of The Heart

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Palpitation and Soothing of The Heart This is a story based on facts, which was told by a youth who had this entire experience. I had decorated this incident in the concealed compartments of my memories but did not have the inclination of jotting it down. Suddenly, while crying for the beloved son of Hazrat Zahra (s.a.), Imam-e-Zamaana (a.t.f.s.), a thought arose in my mind to pen down the experience of this youth. Perhaps, I may become eligible for a little divine reward. His Experience in His Own Words My house was on the northern side of the village. A little further down north, there were vast tracts of fields, followed by gardens and orchards and apparently limitless jungles. My house was made of thick walls constructed by plaster of old soil. There were large verandahs with tile roofs. Numerous charpoys were laid in the verandahs. Two of my sisters were sleeping on the charpoys. On yet another charpoy, my mother was sleeping on a starch-white bed-sheet. The silver box of beetle-leaves was kept near her feet. Two-thirds of the night had passed. I was engrossed in reading, resting my elbow on an old table that creaked at the slightest of movements. Creaks that helped me remain awake and concentrate on my books. Monsoon had already set in. As soon as it was evening, rains came down. Small droplets...

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