The biography of Muḥammad ibn UthmÄn ibn Saˈid
An overview of the four special deputies of Imam al-Mahdi during the Minor Occultation, their role in serving the Imam and the Shiite community, and the transition to the Major Occultation.
The biography of Shaykh Abi al Ḥasan Alī ibn Muḥammad Samurī.
After Shaykh Abu al QÄsim Huá¹£ayn ibn Rouh (mGbhs) died, His Excellency Hujjah “WalÄ« Asr (mGehr) appointed Shaykh Abi al Ḥasan AlÄ« ibn Muḥammad SamurÄ« as his successor. He used to answer the Shiites’ questions, and would perform KirÄmahs, and miracles of His Excellency Hujjah [with his permission].
The biography of Muḥammad ibn UthmÄn ibn Saˈid
One of the messengers and deputies of the Excellency was the former one’s son “Muḥammad ibn UthmÄn ibn Saˈid UmrÄ«â€. His father UthmÄn was considered as being trustworthy by ImÄm Ḥasan AskarÄ« (pbuh). Also, the ImÄm informed the Shiites, “He is of the deputies of my son “MahdÄ«â€.â€
Mentioning of SÄhib al ZamÄn (mGehr)’s four deputies
Here, we confide to what was written in “KifÄyat al Muvaḥḥidinâ€:
The biography pf UthmÄn ibn SaÊ¿Ä«d UmrÄ«
The reason for weakness of Faith among Muslims
I see it proper to mention the summery of what my Shaykh “Thiqat al IslÄm NurÄ« (mGbph)†in the book “Kalimah Tayyibahâ€. He first proved that, the Twelver Shi’as will be saved/ prosperous among seventy three sects! Then, he mentioned, ‘The prosperity of this crowd during the ages lies in its extreme weakness, lowliness, scarcity, and laxity, for various reasons. Most of the reasons are related to the infidels who commute the holy land of Iran!
Signs of the Savior’s Appearance in Islamic Sources
Fourth is the sinking of SufyÄnÄ« army in Bayda (which was mentioned before)
Fifth is murder of Nafs al- Zakiyyah[1]
He is the very son of Ale Muḥammad (pbuh&h) who will be killed somewhere between Rukn and MaqÄm[2]
Sixth is the rising of Sayyid al- Ḥasanī
Seventh chapter: In mentioning some of the signs for SÄhib al ZamÄn (mGehr)’s Emergence
O, group of creatures! Be aware, this is MahdÄ« of Ale Muḥammad (pbuh&h)! Call him with the name and nick name of His ancestor “the Messenger of God (pbuh&h). His blessed lineage goes to his honorable father “ImÄm Ḥasan AskarÄ« (pbuh) ibn AlÄ« ibn Muḥammad ibn AlÄ« ibn MÅ«sÄ ibn Ja’far ibn Muḥammad ibn AlÄ« ibn al- Huá¹£ayin ibn AlÄ« ibn AbÄ« ṬÄlib.
ImÄm ZamÄn of Occultation, and his presence
He is aware of divine secrets and hidden things. [Know that,] he hasn’t been removed from the position of ImÄmate, due to being absent and out of sight! Or he has not abandoned the requirements and etiquette of his divine ruling! Also, he is not weak in His divine power!
A recipe for fulfilling wishes
Hence, the kindness, generosity, generosity, grace, and favor of ImÄm ZamÄn (mGehr) in every corner of the earth, for every distressed, helpless, lost, abandoned, confused, ignorant, and bewildered, is extensive. Also, the king’s (the Imam’s) door is open for all common [and special people].
Requesting and seeking help, ImÄm ZamÄn (mGehr)
Seek and cry for help and supplication from the Sir in times of hardship, illness, doubt, sedition, and calamity. And also, while there spread a lot of religious doubts, intrigues arose. [In these situations,] it seems there is no way out; therefore, we ask the Excellency for a solution to resolve the doubt, remove the distress, and ward off the calamity.