The arguments that were applicable for the previous duty (Duty no. 3) are also applicable here. Reason dictates that we propagate the love of one whose love is obligatory and it is the best of deeds. This is what would be most liked by Allah. That is why the Almighty Allah said to Musa: Make Me loved among My creatures. This clearly proves this specific duty. (more…)
It is well known that loving Ahle Bayt (as) is obligatory. Affection for them is a part of our faith and a conditions for acceptance of our deeds. Many traditions have been recorded for this, but there is special emphasis for the love of Imam Mahdi (as). (more…)
A believer should always mention Imam (as) with the best of the titles. For example, Hujjat, Qaem, Mahdi, Sahibul Amr and Sahibuz-Zaman etc. He should refrain from uttering his actual name, which is the name of Holy Prophet (sawa): (M – H – M – D). (more…)
To obtain knowledge about the special characteristics of Imam (as) and to have information about the ‘certain’ signs of his reappearance. This is obligatory according to texts (Quran and Hadith), and reason. (more…)
Awaiting the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (as) is one of the duties of Imam Mahdi (as). But this “waiting” is not that a person sits idle and “waits.” Rather this period of Ghaybat is a time for the Shiahs to act and to perform such deeds which prepares him for the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (as). That it brings them closer to Allah and Ahle Bayt (as) and that they develop such qualities in themselves that will help them to attain the position of the companionship of Imam Mahdi (as). (more…)
At the outset, it must be mentioned that there is a unique relationship between Imam Mahdi (as) and Imam Husain (as) – Imam Mahdi (as) is the one who will seek the revenge of Hazrat Imam Husain (as) on his reappearance. Imam Mahdi (as) is the lone successor from the children of Imam Husain (as) who is yet alive. (more…)
Imam Sadiq (as) said, Allah, the Exalted, has ordered three qualities in our Qaem (as), which He had ordered to three (previous) apostles. He ordered his birth like the birth of Musa (as); his disappearance like the disappearance of Isa (as); and his longevity like the longevity of Nuh (as). Moreover, He made the lifespan of His virtuous servant Khizr a proof of his lifespan.” (Beharul Anwar, volume 51, Chapter 18, tradition 9) (more…)