Imam al-Mahdi

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Scholars . Imam al-Mahdi . Ghayba (Occultation)

I have heard that some Shia scholars known as Mehdavi are considered descendants of Imam Mehdi, but isn't it true that the Imam has no children since he is in Ghaybat?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 5 months ago

We can not confirm any children or family belonging directly to Imam Al-Mahdi (AS).

Mehdavi is a surname used by some person in Iran but they are related to Imam Al-Mahdi (AS).

Wassalam.

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Re-Appearance (Zuhur) . Imam al-Mahdi

Will the 313 companions of Imam Mahdi (aj) include those who have passed away, or will they only include those who would be alive when the Zuhoor takes place?

Pious waiting believers (Muntadhireen) who passed away before the reappearance of Imam Al-Mahdi (AS) will be raised to be with the companions of the Imam on his reappearance. This is what we read in Du'a Al-'Ahd every morning اللهم إن حال بيني وبينه الموت الذي جعلته على عبادك حتما مقضيا فأخرجني من قبري شاهرا سيفي مقلدا قناتي ملبيا دعوة الداعي في الحاضر والبادي.O Allah; If death takes me from this life, take me out from my grave handling my sword and weapon to respond to his call.

Wassalam.

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Repentance (Tawbah) . Imam al-Mahdi

Can a person who has repeatedly committed major sins attain the status of a close companion of Imam Mahdi (ajtfs) after genuinely and sincerely repenting?

Allah, The Exalted Said in Quran : Verily, Allah Forgives all sins. (Sura Al-Zumar, verse 53). This is for those believers who sincerely repent and turn their life totally to obeying Allah (SWT). Allah Knows what degree of sincerity and piousness in our hearts and He Grants His sincere servants whatever He Wants.

Wassalam.

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Writing . Imam al-Mahdi

What are the rules for composing an Ariza for Imam al-Mahdi (as)? Can I write and submit it on any day, or are there particular days designated for this purpose?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 1 year ago

Here is a website explaining it (there are 3 tabs for instructions, what you write, etc.).

https://duas.org/ariza.htm

The night of 15 Sha'ban is particularly recommended/traditional, but you can do it any time you are in need.

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Signs of Zuhur . Imam al-Mahdi

How can we collectively, as Shia Muslims, help hasten the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (afj) as soon as possible?

To abide to the orders of Allah (SWT), the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) in every matter with out exception or excuses.

Wassalam.

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Bihar al-Anwar . Ghayba (Occultation) . Imam al-Mahdi

Is it true that Ayatollah Muhammad Asif Mohseni has written in his book "Mashra'at Bihar al-Anwar" that the people cannot benefit from Imam Mehdi (ajtf) in religious matters during his occultation and that those who believe in such things are wrong?

No. Nothing like that has been written by Ayatullah Shaikh Aasif Mohsini. It is an anti Shia propaganda claiming things which were never stated by him or any any other Shia Aalim.

Wassalam.

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Imam al-Mahdi . Ahmad al-Hassan

Is Ahmad al-Hassan a direct descendent of Imam Mahdi (a)?

Not at all. This person came from a non Sayyid family in Basra in Iraq. His father's name is Ismael Gaati' إسماعيل گاطع. Niether Ahmed nor his family have anything to do with Imam Al-Mahdi (AS).

Wassalam.

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Prophets . Imam al-Mahdi . Prophet Idris . Khidr . Prophet Ilyas

What will be the roles of Prophets Idris, Khidr, and Elias (peace be upon them) when Imam Mahdi (ajtf) returns?

All of them along with Prophet Easa (AS) will be sincere followers of Imam Al-Mahdi (AS).

Wassalam.

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Jumu'ah . Salah (Prayers) . Imam al-Mahdi

Is it obligatory to perform Juma (Friday) prayer in the absence of Imam al-Mahdi (a)?

Most of our leading scholars like Ayatullah Khoei and Ayatullah Sistani say that Friday Prayer is Waajib Takhyeeri which means it is obligatory to perform either Jum'a prayer or Dhuhr Prayer, but if Jum'a was called for, then the precaution is to join Jum'a.

'Wassalam.

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Sunni-Shi'a . Sufism . Imam al-Mahdi

Is it permissible for Shia Muslims, who have already pledged their allegiance to Imam al-Mahdi (ajtfs), to also engage in the practice of pledging allegiance to a Peer for guidance, as observed among some Shia individuals similar to Sufi practices?

Followers of Ahlul Bayt (AS) pledge allegiance to Imam Mahdi (AS) and never pledge allegiance to any peer or leader who follows other sects. In fact, no allegiance can be allowed to anyone in front of the allegiance to Imam Zaman (AS).

Wassalaam

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Sin . Imam al-Mahdi . Re-Appearance (Zuhur)

Is it true that the reapperance of Imam al-Mahdi (as) is delayed when a Muslim commits a sin?

The time of the reappearance of Imam Al-Mahdi [AS]is known to Al;ah. When he will reappear he will remove away all the injustice and the wrong and will establish justice all over the world. No doubt that the sinful acts of the believers can delay the reappearance,because they are supposed to be his followers and supporters and servants, and the reappearance need’s enough pious and obedient followers.

wasalam.

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Qur'an . Imam Ali b. Abi Talib . Imam al-Mahdi . Qur'an Compilation

Are there two collections of the Holy Quran, one that we currently read and another collected by Imam Ali (A)? And is it true that the collection of Imam Ali (A) is now with Imam Mahdi (A)?

It is narrated that Imam Ali (A) collected the Qur'an after the death of the Prophet (S) but his collection was not accepted, and it was inherited by the Imams and is with the Mahdi (A), along with some other inherited sacred objects.

Instead, the collection we have today is the one endorsed by Uthman during his caliphate, and the Shia Imams also instructed their followers to use that, for instance, in salat.

No one can really say how much the compilation collected by Imam Ali (A) might have been identical to or different from what we have now, except that it is said that some the surahs were in a different order, since his was arranged chronologically, so this might at least be a difference.

This is what one can glean from narrations - of course, not every narration is accurate - Allah knows best. In any case, we have been instructed to use what we have.

Here are some references you can follow up: https://en.wikishia.net/view/Mushaf_of_Imam_Ali_(a)