The invaluable legacy of the Household [Ahl al-Bayt] of the Prophet (may peace be upon them all), as preserved by their followers, is a comprehensive school of thought that embraces all branches of Islamic knowledge. This school has produced many brilliant scholars who have drawn inspiration from this rich and pure resource.
L. Imamah is a divinely chosen leader who guides and leads people to their existential purpose. The leader, after the Prophet (S), is, therefore chosen by God.
L1. Imamah is needed for guidance and for the message to be preserved, protected and above all completed.
Imam Al-Mahdi (‘aj) is the final of the twelve promised Imams (‘a). He is the last expected saviour to fill the world with justice at the end of time.
Imam Al-Sajjad (‘a) was born the fifth of Sha’ban, year 38 AH/ 659 AD. His father was Imam Al-Hasan (‘a), and his mother was Shahrbano (also called Shahzanan, daughter of the Persian king Yazdgerd, son of Shahriyar). In his enunciations, The Holy Prophet (S) had named him Ali, and given him the title Al-Sajjad. This was due to his worship and endless prostration before God in sojood.
Imam Al-Husayn (‘a) was born on the 3rd Sha’ban in 4 AH/626 AD, in Medina and was the second fruit of the blessed marriage of Imam Ali (‘a) and Fatimah az-Zahra’ (‘a).
Imam Al-Hasan (‘a) was born in Medina on the night of the 15th of the month of Ramadan, year 3 AH/624 AD.
