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imam mahdi

Supplication for the advent of the Present Imam (a.t.f.s.) in the qunoot of each prayer

O, my Allah, toward You and in Your direction: eyes gaze, steps advance, palms and hands are lifted, necks stretch. And you are called with tongue.

Sahifa Al-Mahdi (a.t.f.s.)

Supplications and salutations to the virtuous are appreciated by the Glorious Lord. Supplicating for God's blessings are the best mode of worship and expression of humility before the Omnipotent Lord.

The Role of the Imams in the Shiite Underground Activities and their Influence upon the Evolution of the Ghayba

It appears that the members of the ‘Abbasid family who became part of the revolutionary movement against the Umayyads adhered to the belief, in common with the various groups of the Shi'a, that the first lawful caliph after the Prophet was ‘Ali1, and that the caliphate must belong to the People of the House (Ahl al-Bayt).

The Role of Traditions in the Occultation of the Twelfth Imam

After the martyrdom of al-Husayn, the Imamite Imams from ‘Ali b. al-Husayn to al-Hasan al-’Askari followed a quiescent policy towards the Umayyads and the ‘Abbasids. But they expected that all their suffering would be terminated by al-Qa’im, whose rising in arms they were awaiting.

Introduction of Prominent Shia Ulema (3)

Sheikh Kolayni, throughout his blessed life, compiled several works; the most important of which was Kaafi. He spent twenty years to compile this book. The book “Kaafi” is one of the four accredited Shia books of hadith.

Introduction of Prominent Shia Ulema (2)

Welcome to this week’s episode of the series Introduction of Prominent Shia Ulema. Today, we introduce Sheikh Kolayni. He is the best known Shia scholar, who lived concurrent with the Minor Occultation of the 12th Infallible Imam of the Prophet of Islam’s Household, Imam Mahdi (May God hasten his reappearance).

Introduction of prominent Shia Ulema (1)

Throughout the 1200 years after the Major Occultation of the 12th Infallible Imam of the Prophet of Islam’s Infallible Household, Imam Mahdi (May God hasten his reappearance), thousands of Shia theologians and Ulema have emerged, who have continued to enlighten and guide mankind.

Dua Nudbah

Al-Nudba Supplication is one of the most famous supplications which is recommended to be recited in 4 Eids (holidays). Usually recite this supplication on Friday mornings before the sunrise lamenting Imam al-Mahdi (a).

Dua ‘Ahd

Duʿaʾ al-ʿAhdis a supplication narrated from Imam al-Sadiq (a) and there, re-allegiance with Imam al-Mahdi (a) and supplicating for his return are mentioned.

Ziyraat Al yasin

Ziyaraat al Yasin is a famous Ziyarat (piece of salutation) for Imam al-Mahdi (a).

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