1. 12 Items about al-Mahdi (a.s.) The Twelfth Imam https://twishort.com/Olzic http://www.al-islam.org/14-questions-about-imam-az-zaman-volume-1 By A.S. Hashim. MD

2. In this Slide Show Discussed in this Slide Show: 1. belief in “Mahdawiyyah” 2. Imam Mahdi in the books of other religions 3. Holy Quran alludes to the existence and reappearance of al-Mahdi 4. Holy Prophet (pbuh) informs us about the “Promised Mahdi”? 5. Ali (a.s.) informs us about the “Promised Mahdi” 6. Rest of Imams inform us about the “Promised Mahdi” 7. Quoting Sunni Hadith Books 8. During Minor Occultation: The four Appointed Safeers 9. Sample sayings and Du’aa of Al-Mahdi 10. Du’aa Al-Ahd (Covenant) دعاء العهد 11. Ziyarah

3. What is the purpose of the belief in “Mahdawiyyah” and when did it originate? “Mahdawiyyah” is the belief about a universal savior. This creed is not limited to Islam but is an established faith of all religions. Support for the weak, and termination of oppression are all matters related to the belief in the promised Mahdi. Holy Prophet (pbuh) said: “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 be my name and his acronym will be my acronym. He will fill the earth with justice and equity as it would be fraught with oppression and corruption.”

4. What has been mentioned about Imam Mahdi in the books of other religions? Item #1 What has been mentioned about Imam Mahdi in the books of other religions? In the Old Testament, the divine book of the Jews, it is mentioned that; “A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him...... with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth....... The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. The infant will play near the lair of the cobra and put his hand into it. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.” They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.” (Isaiah 11:1-10)

5. Do the verses of the Holy Quran allude to the existence and reappearance of al-Mahdi? Item #2 Do the verses of the Holy Quran allude to the existence and reappearance of al-Mahdi? Eminent scholars have brought many such verses: هُوَ الَّذِي أَرْسَلَ رَسُولَهُ بِالْهُدَىٰ وَدِينِ الْحَقِّ لِيُظْهِرَهُ عَلَى الدِّينِ كُلِّهِ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ الْمُشْرِكُونَ “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.” (Surah al-Taw’ba, 9: 33) وَنُرِيدُ أَنْ نَمُنَّ عَلَى الَّذِينَ اسْتُضْعِفُوا فِي الْأَرْضِ وَنَجْعَلَهُمْ أَئِمَّةً وَنَجْعَلَهُمُ الْوَارِثِينَ “And We desire to bestow a favor upon those who were deemed weak in the earth and to make them the Imams and to make them the heirs.” (Surah al-Qasas 28: 5)

6. Do the verses of the Holy Quran allude to the existence and reappearance of al-Mahdi? Item #2 Do the verses of the Holy Quran allude to the existence and reappearance of al-Mahdi? وَعَدَ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا مِنْكُمْ وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ لَيَسْتَخْلِفَنَّهُمْ فِي الْأَرْضِ كَمَا اسْتَخْلَفَ الَّذِينَ مِنْ قَبْلِهِمْ وَلَيُمَكِّنَنَّ لَهُمْ دِينَهُمُ الَّذِي ارْتَضَىٰ لَهُمْ وَلَيُبَدِّلَنَّهُمْ مِنْ بَعْدِ خَوْفِهِمْ أَمْنًا ۚ يَعْبُدُونَنِي لَا يُشْرِكُونَ بِي شَيْئًا ۚ وَمَنْ كَفَرَ بَعْدَ ذَٰلِكَ فَأُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْفَاسِقُونَ “Allah has promised those of you who believe and do good that He will make them rulers in the earth as He had made rulers those before them, and that He will establish for them their religion which He has chosen for them, and that He will after their fear, give them security in exchange; they shall serve Me, not associating aught with Me.” they shall serve Me, not associating aught with Me.” (Surah al-Noor, 24:55) Allama Majlisi brings 60 verses from the Holy Quran in this regard

7. Did the inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Item #3 Did the Holy Prophet inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Many authentic narrations of the Prophet and the Imams are about al-Mahdi. Examples are : The Holy Prophet informed us, that “al-Mahdi is from my progeny. His name is my name (Muhammad) and his acronym is my acronym (Abu al-Qasim). He resembles me most in the creation and in the manners. He will be associated with occultation and confusion, so most people deviate from religion. He will appear as a bright shining star, will fill the earth with truth and justice just as it was filled with oppression and injustice.” Kamaaluddin by Shaikh Sadooq, p. 287

8. Did Imam (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Item #3 Did Imam Ali (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Amir al-Mu’minin Ali Ibn Abi Talib said: “My Qaa'im will have a long occultation. I can foresee that our Shi’as in spite of their lifelong efforts to find him will not be able to do so. Know you all that in his occultation the person who is steadfast in religion and does not deny al-Mahdi in his long absence will be with us on the Day of Judgment.” Imam Ali continued: “When my Qaa'im reappears he will not have the allegiance of anyone on his neck as his birth was hidden and his personality was in Occultation.” Kamaaluddin, p. 303

9. Did (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Item #3 Did al-Hasan (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Imam al-Hasan said: “People are not exempted from the obedience of any of us Imams. Yet, our rights have been trampled upon by oppressive rulers and their followers. This will go on until the time of Qaa'im, behind whom Prophet Isa Ibn Maryam will pray and whose birth will be kept a secret by Allah. He will be kept in occultation. When he reappears, paying allegiance to him will be compulsory on everyone. He will be a descendant of the progeny of my brother Husain. Allah will lengthen the age of his occultation. By His power, He will make him reappear and when he reappears, his age will seem to be like a man of 40 years or even lesser. Know him, as Allah has power over everything.” Isbaatul Hidaayah by Shaikh Hurr al-Aameli, vol. 5, p. 155

10. Did (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Item #3 Did al-Husain (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Imam Husain said: “The characteristics of one of my descendants is the same as that of Hadhrat Yusuf and Hadhrat Isa. He is the Qaa'im from us Ahlul Bayt. Allah will transform his condition in one night.” Allah will transform his condition in one night.” Kamaaluddin, p. 318

11. Did (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Item #3 Did al-Sajjad (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Imam al-Sajjad said: “In our Qaa'im are found the characteristics of the Prophets. They are similar to those of our father Adam, Nooh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, Ayyub, and Muhammad al-Mustafa. As regards Adam and Nuh it is their long life. As regards Ibrahim it is the secret birth and his staying away from the people. In case of Musa it is the fear and his disappearance. In case of Isa it is the controversy among the people about him. (Some people believe that he is alive and on Allah’s order resides on the fourth heaven, while others allege he was crucified.) In case of Ayyub, it is his perfection after his great test. Kamaaluddin, p. 322 And in the case of Muhammad (pbuh), it is his reappearance with a sword.” Kamaaluddin, p. 322

12. Did (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Item #3 Did Al-Baaqir (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Imam Muhammad Al-Baaqir said: “The worst conditions will afflict the world. People shall express differing personal views about the existence of the Qaa'im. Is he alive or dead? Has he gone towards the desert? Those who deny him will claim that his bones have decayed. They will thus question the possibility of his reappearance. It is your duty to wait for his reappearance. When the news of his reappearance reaches you, then hasten to reach unto him, even if you have to face thousands of obstacles.” When the news of his reappearance reaches you, then hasten to reach unto him, even if you have to face thousands of obstacles.” Kamaaluddin, p. 326

13. Did (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Item #3 Did Al-Saadiq (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Imam Ja’far Al-Saadiq said: “The occultation of our Qaa'im will be like that of the Prophets. All the characteristics of our Qaa'im flow from us Ahlul Bayt My son is similar to Hadhrat Musa. He is the son of the queen of the maidens. His occultation will be such that the wrong doers will be in doubt. Allah will then make him reappear. The entire world will submit to him. Prophet Isa will appear and pray behind him. The earth will illuminate with his existence and not a piece of land will remain where any one other than Allah will be worshipped. Allah’s religion will be found everywhere, no matter how much the disbelievers may detest it.” The earth will illuminate with his existence and not a piece of land will remain where any one other than Allah will be worshipped. Allah’s religion will be found everywhere, no matter how much the disbelievers may detest it.” Kamaaluddin, p. 345

14. Did (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Item #3 Did al-Kadhim (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Imam Musa al-Kadhim said: “Al-Qaa'im will purify the earth from the enemies of God. He will fill it with justice and equity just as before him it was filled with tyranny and oppression. He is my fifth descendant. He will be in occultation for a long period due to the fear of his life. In that period, many will become deviated from religion. Praised are our followers who remain steadfast on our mastership, are firm in our friendship and in the enmity of our enemies in the period of Qaa'im’s occultation. These are from us and we are from them. They are satisfied with our leadership and we are satisfied with them as our followers. Thus congratulations are due to them as Allah will place them with us on the Day of Judgment.” These are from us and we are from them. They are satisfied with our leadership and we are satisfied with them as our followers. Thus congratulations are due to them as Allah will place them with us on the Day of Judgment.” Kamaaluddin, p. 361

15. Did (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Item #3 Did al-Ridha (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Imam Ali al-Ridha said: “When our al-Qaa'im reappears, he will appear like a youth. Metaphorically his strength will be such that if he extends his hand towards the biggest tree it will be uprooted and the mountains will break up on his pleadings. He will have the staff of Hadhrat Musa and the ring of Hadhrat Suleiman. He is my fourth descendant. Whomsoever and howsoever Allah wishes, He will conceal him from the eyes of the people. When the Qaa'im reappears, he will fill the earth with justice and equity just as previously it was filled with oppression.” Kamaaluddin, p. 376

16. Did (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Item #3 Did al-Jawaad (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Imam Muhammad al-Jawaad said: “al-Qaa’im is our Mahdi, who will guide (the people). It is necessary upon everyone to wait for him in his occultation and obey him when he reappears. By Allah Who raised Muhammad al-Mustafa for Prophethood and selected us for Imamah, even if a single day remains from the life of this world, Allah will lengthen it to such an extent that our Qaa'im reappears and fills the earth with justice when it would be filled with tyranny and oppression.” Kamaaluddin, p. 377

17. Did (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Item #3 Did al-Hadi (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Abdul Adhim Hasani asked Imam Ali al-Hadi: “Who will be my master after you? The Imam replied: “After me, it is my son Hasan. But what will be the condition of the people after him?” On being asked to explain his concern, he (a.s.) further reasoned: “As nobody has seen him and it is prohibited to take his name till he reappears and fills the earth with justice just as it was previously filled with tyranny and oppression.” Kamaaluddin, p. 377

18. Did (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Item #3 Did al-Askari (a.s.) inform us about the “Promised Mahdi”? Imam Hasan al-Askari said: “I can foresee your dispute about the successor after me. Beware that if a person believes in Imamah and the past Prophets, but denies my son, then his example is as if he believes in all Prophets but denies the Prophethood of Muhammad al-Mustafa. If someone denies the Prophethood of the last Prophet after believing in all the Prophets, he is like the one who obeys our first but denies the last. (His obedience is just as necessary as the obedience to all of us.) One who denies our first infallible is like the one who denies our last.” Mahdi al-Mau’ood translated by ‘Ali Davaani, p. 391

19. Quoting Sunni Hadith Books Item #4 Quoting Sunni Hadith Books From Sahih Bukhari: Narrated Jabir bin Samura: I heard Muhammad saying, "Islam will continue to be strong to twelve Muslim rulers." He then said a sentence which I did not hear. My father said, "All of them (those rulers) will be from Quraish." In a Hadith widely regarded as authentic, Muhammad said, Even if the entire duration of the world's existence has already been exhausted and only one day is left before the Day of Judgment, Allah will expand that day to such a length of time, as to accommodate the kingdom of a person out of Ahlul Bayt who will be called by my name and my father's name. He will then fill the Earth with peace and justice as it will have been filled with injustice and tyranny before then.

20. In the Following Section False claimants of Mahdawiyyah Aspects of similarities between Prophets and al-Mahdi Salat of Janaaza During Minor Occultation: The four Appointed Safeers Sample Sayings and Du’aas titles and acronyms of Hadhrat al-Mahdi.

21. What original books of Ahlul Sunnah mention matters related to the existence, life and reappearance of al-Mahdi? Item #5 What original books of Ahlul Sunnah mention matters related to the existence, life and reappearance of al-Mahdi? Abdullah Ibn Masood narrates that the Prophet said: “Even if one day remains for the end of the world, Allah the High shall lengthen that day to such an extent that a person from my nation and my family will establish divine leadership. His name will be the same as mine. He will fill the earth with justice and equity as it would be fraught with injustice and oppression.” Fusool al-Muhimmah, Ibn Sabbagh Maaliki, p. 294 Salman asked, “O Messenger of God! From where will your son appear? The Prophet placed his hand on the back of Husain and said: ‘That son of mine will be from him’.” Yanaabee’ al-Mawaddah, Shaikh Sulaiman Qunduzi, vol. 3, p. 163 Other examples: 1. Fusool al-Muhimmah, Ibn Sabbagh Maaliki, p. 294 2. Al Bayaan Fi Akhbaar al-Saheb al-Zamaan, Hafiz Ganji Shaafei, p. 493 3. Yanaabee’ al-Mawaddah, Shaikh Sulaiman Qunduzi, vol. 3, p. 163;

22. Name some of Mahdawiyyah who have been recorded in history. Item #6 Name some false claimants of Mahdawiyyah who have been recorded in history. Some of the pseudo-Mahdis in history are as follows: 1.Abu Ishaq Abu Abidah Saqafi, 2.Abu Muhammad Abdullah al-Mahdi, 3.Abu Abdullah al-Maghrebi, 4.Mahdi al-Sudani, 5.Sayed Muhammad Jaunpuri Hindi, 6.Musa Kurdi, 7.Mahdi al-Bengali, 8.Ghulam Ahmad Qadiyani, 9.Sayed Bab and Bahaaullah.

23. Why whenever the name “al-Qaa'im” is mentioned all Shi’as rise in respect? Item #7 Why whenever the name “al-Qaa'im” is mentioned all Shi’as rise in respect? Imam Al-Saadiq was asked, “What is the reason for standing when al-Qaa'im is mentioned?” He replied: “Sahib al-Amr (a.s.) will have a long occultation. Whenever he will be addressed by the title al-Qaa'im, due to the intense love his followers have for him, they will remember his noble era and express sorrow at his present distress. Reciprocating this action, even Hadhrat (Mahdi) is benevolently attentive towards them. Since this condition results in receiving the attention of the Imam, it is recommended to stand as a mark of respect for him and pray for his early reappearance.” Ilzamun Naasib, vol.1, p. 271 Ilzamun Naasib, vol.1, p. 271

24. Aspects of similarities between Prophets and al-Mahdi. Item #8: Aspects of similarities between Prophets and al-Mahdi. Imam Zainul Abideen said: “In our Qaa'im are found the characteristics of the Prophets. They are similar to those of our father Adam, Nooh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, Ayyub, and Muhammad al-Mustafa. As regards Adam and Nooh, it is their long life. As regards Ibrahim, it is his secret birth and staying away from the people. In case of Musa, it is the fear and his disappearance. In case of Isa, it is the controversy among the people about him. In case of Ayyub, it is his perfection after his great test. And in the case of Muhammad (pbuh), it is his coming out with a sword.” Kamaaluddin, p. 322 Kamaaluddin, p. 322

25. Mention briefly about what has been recorded about the life of Imam Mahdi (a.s.). Item #9 Mention briefly about what has been recorded about the life of Imam Mahdi (a.s.). Famous Titles: Mahdi, Maw’uod, Wali- al-Asr, Sahib al-Zamaan, Qaa'im, Muntadhar, Hujjatullah, Mun’taqim, etc. Time and place of Birth: Born in Samurra, a city in Iraq, on 15th of Sha’ban in the year 255 A.H. Till the age of five, he lived an obscure life under the care of his father. The Minor Occultation: After the passing of Imam Hasan al- Askari, he assumed the Imamah. Immediately thereafter in 260 A.H., with the permission of the Almighty, the Minor Occultation started. This lasted for sixty nine years till 329 A.H. In this period there were four special representatives who played the role of intermediaries between him and the people. The Major Occultation: Started in 329 A.H. The major occultation will continue so long as Allah desires. Allah will make him reappear to fill this world with justice whenever He so desires.

26. What is the proof of the birth of Imam Mahdi? Whether anyone has seen him after his birth? Item #10 What is the proof of the birth of Imam Mahdi? Whether anyone has seen him after his birth? A group of Shi’as: Once a group of 40 Shi’as came in the presence of the 11th Imam, al-Hasan al-Askari. They asked him to introduce the divine proof after him. Al- Askari accepted their request and introduced to them his son who emerged as a shining moon, resembling his father, Imam Askari, who said: “After me, this son of mine is your Imam and my Khalifa among you. You all obey him. Don't scatter away from his leadership lest you and your religion be destroyed. Also, know that you shall not see him again after today till a very long time. Therefore, you all should obey his representative.” Uthman Ibn Saeed’, Ilzaamun Naasib, vol. 1, p. 341

27. Why did Imam Mahdi come out in the open, despite his enemies, at the time of the martyrdom of his father? Item #11 Why did Imam Mahdi come out in the open, despite his enemies, at the time of the martyrdom of his father? 1. Only an Imam can lead the funeral prayers of an Imam. 2. To prevent any representative of the Khalifa from reciting the funeral prayers over the holy bier of the eleventh Imam, 3. To prevent corruption from entering the proceedings of the matter of Imamah. Ja'far, the brother of Imam Askari had a wicked plan to claim the Imamah. 4. For verifying the continuation of the true chain of Imamah and Islamic Mastership. 5. To announce to the believers in Imamah that after al-Hasan al-Askari, there is the twelfth Imam responsible for spiritual succession, the Islamic message and religious as well as worldly mastership. He has been born and is very much present. Khurshid al-Maghrib, Muhammad Ridha’ Hakimi, p. 24 Khurshid al-Maghrib, Muhammad Ridha’ Hakimi, p. 24

28. Mention the titles and acronyms of Hadhrat al-Mahdi. Item #12 Mention the titles and acronyms of Hadhrat al-Mahdi. Mahdi: The Redeemer, Rightly-guided the executor who will rise with the truth Qaa'im: the executor who will rise with the truth Mansoor: With God’s support and help Muntadhar: The awaited for, because days of his occultation will be prolonged Baqiyatullah: God’s proof and God’s over all.” Hujjatullah (The proof of Allah) Al-Khalaf al-Saaleh (The Virtuous Heir) Gharim (The One who seeks) Mu’ammal (The One who is hoped for) Muntaqim (The Avenger) Al-Maa’ al-Ma’een (The richly flowing water) Waliullah (The Devotee of Allah) Sahib al-Amr (Master of the Affair) Sahib al-Amr (Master of the Affair) Sahib al-Zamaan (Master of the Age) Sahib al-Zamaan (Master of the Age)

29. Salat of Janaaza The uncle of Al-Mahdi was about to lead a private Salat of Janaaza Participants consisted of relatives and prominent devotees of Al-Askari called Al-Khaassah, (the Shi’a). Participants consisted of relatives and prominent devotees of Al-Askari called Al-Khaassah, (the Shi’a). Just as he tried to lead Salat of Janaaza a boy came out and commanded: تَنَحَّ يا عم، فأنا أحق منك في الصلآة على أبي تَنَحَّ يا عم، فأنا أحق منك في الصلآة على أبي Uncle, move aside, I have more right than you to pray over my father's body. Startled, the uncle moved aside and Al-Mahdi led the Salat, now that he was the Imam. Startled, the uncle moved aside and Al-Mahdi led the Salat, now that he was the Imam. Also surprised were the participants who had not seen Al- Mahdi but heard of him.

30. The other Janaaza Prayer Young Al-Mahdi was described as: Young Al-Mahdi was described as: Radiant, with fairly wide forehead, and spaced front teeth. When Al-Mahdi finished off the Janaaza Salat he left immediately and vanished. When Al-Mahdi finished off the Janaaza Salat he left immediately and vanished. This way Al-Mahdi was witnessed by the crowd Another Salat of Janaaza was performed by a huge crowd: Was led by the brother of the Khalifa Quite possibly the private Janaaza Salat led by Al- Mahdi was followed sometime later by the public one.

31. Whereabouts Initially Al-Mahdi concealed himself somewhere in Samur'raa. Samur'raa was teaming with government employees, Benu Abbas, the Turkics, and militaries of various nationalities. Samur'raa was teaming with government employees, Benu Abbas, the Turkics, and militaries of various nationalities. Al-Mahdi probably hid in the Sirdaab, an exclusive cellar built deeply underground and used by Imam Al-Askari for Salat and seclusion. Al-Mahdi probably hid in the Sirdaab, an exclusive cellar built deeply underground and used by Imam Al-Askari for Salat and seclusion. The Sirdaab's entrance must have been uniquely well camouflaged It successfully evaded all attempts of Benu Abbas to find him In later years Al-Mahdi's headquarters were possibly in Baghdad, known only to his Safeers. In later years Al-Mahdi's headquarters were possibly in Baghdad, known only to his Safeers. Imam Al-Mahdi was seen at the Ka'ba during Haj time.

32. During Minor Occultation: The four Appointed Safeers Safeers 1st2nd3rd4th 1. Uthman Al-Amri 2. Muhammad ibn Al-Amri 3. Husain ibn Al-Rooh 4. Muhammad Al-Sammari

33. Time Period of Safeers 1. Uthman Al-Amri: the 1 st Safeer, for 5 years 2. Muhammad ibn Uthman Al-Amri: for 40 years 4. Ibn Muhammad Al-Sammari: for 3 years Appointed Safeers 3. Husain ibn Al-Rooh: for 21 years

34. The Minor Occultation Lasted 69 years: 260H to 329H With 4 Safeers: 1.Uthman Al-Amri 2.Muhammad son of Uthman Al-Amri 3.Husain Ibn Rooh 4.Ibn Muhammad Al-Sammari Keeping contact with the Imam, bring his written answers, Tawkii‘' التوقيع to the Wakeels الوكيل. The administration is called Wikaalah الوكاله

35. Sample Du’aa #I O Allah!: We ask of Thee to favor us with the gift to obey Thee, and Detach us from being disobedient to Thee. Bestow on us sincerity in intentions; and Provide us with knowledge of the sacred. O Allah!: Honor us with guidance and honesty­, and Direct our tongues to the right and wise; Fill our hearts with comprehension and knowledge, and Cleanse us from the forbidden and doubtful. اللهم ارزقنا توفيق الطاعه وبعد المعصيه وصدق النيه وعرفان الحرمه وأكرمنا بالهدى والإستقامه وسدد ألسنتنا بالصواب والحكمه واملأ قلوبنا بالعلم والمعرفه وطهر بطوننا من الحرام والشبهة وأكفف أيدينا عن الظلم والسرقه واغضض أبصارنا عن الفجور والخيانه واسدد أسماعنا عن اللغو والغيبة...... اللهم ارزقنا توفيق الطاعه وبعد المعصيه وصدق النيه وعرفان الحرمه وأكرمنا بالهدى والإستقامه وسدد ألسنتنا بالصواب والحكمه واملأ قلوبنا بالعلم والمعرفه وطهر بطوننا من الحرام والشبهة وأكفف أيدينا عن الظلم والسرقه واغضض أبصارنا عن الفجور والخيانه واسدد أسماعنا عن اللغو والغيبة......

36. Sample Du’aa #II O Allah our Lord! We ask of Thee for an honorable government so Islam and Muslims be dignified, and the hypocrites be in disgrace, and make of us people who call to Your obedience, and the leaders to Thy way, and award us the dignity in this life and the one to come. O Allah our Lord! We ask of Thee for an honorable government so Islam and Muslims be dignified, and the hypocrites be in disgrace, and make of us people who call to Your obedience, and the leaders to Thy way, and award us the dignity in this life and the one to come. O Lord! What Thou have taught us of the truth, Let us carry it out, and what we languished in it, let Thou inform us O Lord! Bring in him our Unity, and repair in him our predicament, and increase in him our small numbers, and fortify us in him to erase our lowliness, Oh Allah Lord of the Truth, Amen! اللهم إنا نرغب إليك في دولةٍ كريمةٍ تُعِزُّ بها الإسلام وأهله وتذل بها النفاق وأهله اللهم إنا نرغب إليك في دولةٍ كريمةٍ تُعِزُّ بها الإسلام وأهله وتذل بها النفاق وأهله وتجعلنا فيها من الدعاةِ إلى طاعتك والقادة إلى سبيلك وترزقنا بها كرامة الدنيا والآخره الهم ما عرفتنا من الحق فحملناه وما قَصُرْنا عنه فبلغناه

37. Select sayings of Al-Mahdi I am al-Mahdi (the guided one), I am the Imam of the time and I am the one who will fill the earth with justice just as it was filled with tyranny and injustice. (Bihar al-Anwar Ch.52, P.2) No advent but after Allah’s permission, and that will be after the passing of a long term, the hardening of the hearts and the filling of earth with tyranny. (alehtejaj Ch.2, P.478) The prostration of gratitude is from among the most indispensable and most necessary of the sunnah practices (Prophetic Tradition). (Bihar al-Anwar Ch.53, P.161)

38. Select sayings of Al-Mahdi And as for the occurrence of the manifestation, it is up to Allah, and any person who appoints a moment is a liar. (Bihar al-Anwar Ch.53, P.181) So fear God and submit to us, refer the matter to us, because we are the ones who execute Allah’s commands as we were the ones who received them; do not try to uncover what was concealed from you and make your intention to love us according to the clear way. (Bihar al-Anwar Ch.53, P.179)

39. Sample Pronouncement Sample Pronouncement [Tawkii’ التوقيع] وأما الحوادث الواقعه فارجعوا فيها إلى رُوَّاةِ حديثنا فإنهم حُجَّتي عليكم وأنا حُجَّةَ الله عليهم Al-Mahdi issued a Pronouncement [Tawkii'] in reply to Ishaaq Ibn Ya'qoob via his second Safeer in regard the works during the Major Occultation: As for the events which will occur, turn to the narrators of our tradition, because the narrators are my proof to you, while I am the proof of Allah to them. Al-Tibrisi mentions the following tradition attributed to Imam Al-Askari: It is mandatory for the populace to follow the jurist who refrains from committing wrong, mentions his faith, opposes carnal desire, and obeys Allah's Command.

40. In the Following Section Each slide contains one section Du’aa Al-Ahd (Covenant) دعاء العهد And Translation of the sections of this Du’aa

41. Du’aa Al-Ahd (Covenant) دعاء العهد َاللّٰهُمَّ رَبَّ النُّوْرِ الْعَظِيْمِ وَرَبَّ الْكُرْسِيِّ الرَّفِيْعِ وَرَبَّ الْبَحْرِ الْمَسْجُوْرِ وَرَبَّ الشَّفْعِ الْكَبِيْرِ وَالنُّوْرِ الْعَزِيْزِ وَرَبَّ التَّوْرَاةِ وَالْإِنْجِيْلِ وَالزَّبُوْرِ وَالْفُرْقَانِ الْعَظِيْمِ أَنْتَ إِلٰهُ مَنْ فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَإِلٰهُ مَنْ فِي الْأَرْضِ لَا إِلٰهَ فِيْهِمَا غَيْرُكَ وَأَنْتَ مَلِكُ مَنْ فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَلِكُ مَنْ فِي الْأَرْضِ لَا مَلِكَ فِيْهِمَا غَيْرُكَ أَسْأَلُكَ بِاسْمِكَ الْكَبِيْرِ وَنُوْرِ وَجْهِكَ الْمُنِيْرِ وَبِمُلْكِكَ الْقَدِيْمِ يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّوْمُ يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّوْمُ يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّوْمُ See translation next page

42. Du’aa Al-Ahd Translation O Lord of the magnificent light, Lord of the highest heaven, Lord of the flowing seas, Lord of the great intercessor and brilliant light, Lord of the Tawrat and Injil, and the grand Furqan (criterion). You are the only God of the heavens and the earth. There is no other god save you. You are powerful over everything in the heavens and earth. There is no powerful save you. You are the owner of the heavens and earth. There is no owner save you.

43. Du’aa Al-Ahd (Covenant) دعاء العهد أَسْأَلُكَ بِاسْمِكَ الَّذِيْ أَشْرَقَ بِه كُلُّ شَيْ‏ءٍ وَبِاسْمِكَ الَّذِيْ أَشْرَقَتْ بِهِ السَّمَاوَاتُ وَالْأَرْضُ وَبِاسْمِكَ الَّذِيْ صَلَحَ بِهِ الْأَوَّلُوْنَ وَبِه يَصْلُحُ الْآخِرُوْنَ يَا حَيُّ قَبْلَ كُلِّ حَيٍّ وَيَا حَيُّ بَعْدَ كُلِّ حَيٍّ وَيَا حَيُّ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ صَلِّ عَلٰى مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَاغْفِرْ لِيْ ذُنُوْبِيْ وَاجْعَلْ لِيْ مِنْ أَمْرِي يُسْرًا وَفَرَجًا قَرِيْبًا وَثَبِّتْنِيْ عَلٰى دِيْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلٰى سُنَّةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ عَلَيْهِ وَعَلَيْهِمُ السَّلَامُ See translation next page

44. Du’aa Al-Ahd Translation I beseech you through your great name, Your supreme Being, your ever existing kingdom, O Ever living, O Self –Subsisting, O Ever living, O self Subsisting. I beseech you in thy name that illuminates everything and by thy name that radiates in the heavens and earth, thy name which sets the people of all times on the right path from the foremost to the last. O Ever Living who was there before anything else. O Ever Living who is ever existing when no life existed. O Ever Living there is no god save You. Peace be upon Muhammad and his progeny. Forgive me my sins, make my affairs easy, and the reappearance near and keep us firm in the religion of Muhammad and family of Muhammad, on the guidance of Muhammad and family of Muhammad, on the Sunnah of Muhammad and his family, peace be upon him and his family.

45. Du’aa Al-Ahd (Covenant) دعاء العهد وَاجْعَلْ عَمَلِيْ فِي الْمَرْفُوْعِ الْمُتَقَبَّلِ وَهَبْ لِي كَمَا وَهَبْتَ لِأَوْلِيَائِكَ وَأَهْلِ طَاعَتِكَ فَإِنِّيْ مُؤْمِنٌ بِكَ وَمُتَوَكِّلٌ عَلَيْكَ مُنِيْبٌ إِلَيْكَ مَعَ مَصِيْرِيْ إِلَيْكَ وَتَجْمَعُ لِيْ وَلِأَهْلِيْ وَوُلْدِيَ الْخَيْرَ كُلَّه وَتَصْرِفُ عَنِّيْ وَعَنْ وُلْدِيْ وَأَهْلِيَ الشَّرَّ كُلَّه أَنْتَ الْحَنَّانُ الْمَنَّانُ بَدِيْعُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ تُعْطِي الْخَيْرَ مَنْ تَشَاءُ وَتَصْرِفُه عَمَّنْ تَشَاءُ فَامْنُنْ عَلَيَّ بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِيْنَ See translation next page

46. Du’aa Al-Ahd Translation Make my deeds lofty and accepted. Bestow upon me just as You have granted your pious and obedient servants. For surely I am a believer in You, trusting in You, turning repentantly to You, and towards You do my journeys end. Gather for me and for my family and my parents all good and remove for me, my family and parents, all evil. You are the compassionate, the supporter and the originator of the heavens and the earth. Give me the best that you wish and protect me from your grace, o Kind and compassionate.

47. Beneath the blue dome is the cellar (Sirdaab) where Imam al-Mahdi is said to have been last seen after the demise of his father

48. Ziyarah of Al-Mahdi سَلاَمٌ عَلَى آلِ يس السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا دَاعِيَ اللَّهِ وَرَبَّانِيَّ آيَاتِهِ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا دَاعِيَ اللَّهِ وَرَبَّانِيَّ آيَاتِهِ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا بَابَ اللَّهِ وَدَيَّانَ دِينِهِ ‏السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا خَلِيفَةَ اللَّهِ وَنَاصِرَ حَقِّهِ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا حُجَّةَ اللَّهِ وَدَلِيلَ إِرَادَتِهِ ‏السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا تَالِيَ كِتَابِ اللَّهِ وَتَرْجُمَانَهُ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ فِي آنَاءِ لَيْلِكَ وَأَطْرَافِ نَهَارِكَ ‏السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا بَقِيَّةَ اللَّهِ فِي أَرْضِهِ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا مِيثَاقَ اللَّهِ الَّذِي أَخَذَهُ وَوَكَّدَهُ ‏السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ يَا وَعْدَ اللَّهِ الَّذِي ضَمِنَهُ ‏السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا الْعَلَمُ الْمَنْصُوبُ وَالْعِلْمُ الْمَصْبُوبُ وَالْغَوْثُ وَالرَّحْمَةُ الْوَاسِعَةُ

49. Ziyarah of Al-Mahdi translated Peace be unto the progeny of Yaseen Peace unto you; the caller to Allah and the interpreter of His Verses Peace unto you; the gateway to Allah and the applier of His religion Peace unto you; the viceroy of Allah and the backer of His right Peace unto you; the Claim of Allah and the sign of His volition Peace unto you; the reciter and the interpreter of the Book of Allah Peace unto you at the hours of the night and its two ends Peace unto you—the herald of Allah on His lands Peace unto you—the covenant of Allah that He has made and confirmed Peace unto you—the Promise of Allah that He has assured…

50. In Conclusion Discussed in this Slide Show: 1. 1.belief in “Mahdawiyyah” 2. 2.Imam Mahdi in the books of other religions 3. 3.Quran alludes to the existence and reappearance of al-Mahdi 4. 4.Holy Prophet informs us about the “Promised Mahdi”? 5. 5.Ali (a.s.) informs us about the “Promised Mahdi” 6. 6.Rest of Imams inform us about the “Promised Mahdi” 7. 7.Quoting Sunni Hadith Books 8. 8.During Minor Occultation: The four Appointed Safeers 9. 9.Sample sayings and Du’aa of Al-Mahdi 10. 10.Du’aa Al-Ahd (Covenant) دعاء العهد 11. 11.Ziyarah

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52. The First Menu

53. The Menu about Al-Mahdi (a.s.)

54. Let us Read Surah al-Asr together In the name of God: Lord of Mercy and Lord of Grace By the Eons of Time, وَالْعَصْرِ Verily Man is in loss, except: إِنَّ الْإِنْسَانَ لَفِي خُسْرٍ those who believe and do good, and enjoin one another to truth and enjoin one another to patience. إِلَّا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالصَّبْرِ

55. Be in Allah’s Care Thank you and May God Bless you. Dr. A.S. Hashim