This article recounts a moving story from the Iran–Iraq War about a martyr who deeply loved Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance) and repeatedly expressed his wish that the Imam would shroud him. According to the account, a mysterious man later appeared at the martyr’s washing ceremony and shrouded him, leaving behind a beautiful fragrance.
This article examines the internal and external factors that may delay the reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance), including insufficient spiritual preparedness, moral corruption, social division, the lack of qualified supporters, divine trials, and the absence of the necessary conditions for establishing justice.
This article recounts a reported encounter between Shaykh Murtaá¸Ä al-Aná¹£ÄrÄ« and Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance), in which the Imam presented a challenging jurisprudential question and affirmed Shaykh al-Aná¹£Ärī’s qualification as a mujtahid. The account also highlights the scholarly authority of Shaykh al-Aná¹£ÄrÄ« in Islamic jurisprudence.
This article recounts Shaykh Shushtarī’s reported encounter with a mysterious voice at the grave of MiqdÄd and his later conversation with a spiritual elder concerning the reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance). It also explores the account’s reference to the return of Jesus Christ (peace be upon him) and the anticipation of the promised reappearance.
This article recounts Ayatollah Marʿashī’s reported encounter with Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance) on his journey to the Mosque of Sahlah. It also highlights the spiritual guidance and devotional practices attributed to this encounter, including recommended prayers, Qur’anic recitations, and the visitation of Imam al-Husayn (peace be upon him).
This article explores why Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance) regarded Lady FÄá¹imah al-ZahrÄʾ (peace be upon her) as an excellent example to follow. It highlights two aspects of this connection: adherence to God’s will and the Imam’s love, mercy, and compassion toward the ShiÊ¿a.
Explore *Nahj al-Balagha*, the renowned collection of sermons, letters, and sayings attributed to Imam Ê¿AlÄ« ibn AbÄ« ṬÄlib (peace be upon him). This English edition presents his profound teachings on faith, justice, ethics, governance, and human character, making this important work of Islamic thought accessible to English-speaking readers.
There’s someone who always loves me
Who doesn’t blink while looking at me!
All alone by Himself, never leaves me lone
What a heart He has! Vast seas are none!
In fact, the first [group] who Raj’a to the world, are Huá¹£ayn ibn AlÄ« (pbuh) and his companions, and YazÄ«d ibn MuÊ¿Äwiyah and his companions. So, the Excellency will kill them [in the same manner as they did], one after another…
One of the narrations that has promised the return of the previous prophets (pbu th) is as follows:
Ê¿Abd AllÄh b. MuskÄn has narrated from ImÄm al-á¹¢Ädiq (pbuh), that His Majesty stated, ‘God had not appointed any prophet, from His Majesty Ä€dam (pbuh) to the end, unless they will return to the world and help His Majesty AlÄ« (pbuh)’.
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