Mahdism

“Allah hath promised those of you who have faith and do righteous deeds that He will surely make them succeed (the present rulers) in the earth, just as He made those who were before them succeed (others) and He will surely establish for them their religion which He hath approved …

Observing traditions of the Holy Imams (a.s.) by the Shias in occultation Those who feel themselves in Imam’s (a.t.f .s.) presence at all times, to the extent that they possess his true recognition, abstain from all acts that incur Imam’s (a.t.f.s.) wrath and displeasure. At the same time they do …

Feeling the presence of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) Imam al-Asr (a.t.f.s.) is attentive towards all the believers On the basis of traditions, Shias believe that Imam al-Asr (a.t.f.s.) is aware of all actions and conditions of Allah’s creatures, whether they are on the earth, in the skies, in the solar system …

Importance of praying for hastening of Imam Zamana’s (a.t.f.s.) reappearance For the one whose sole objective in life is awaiting for the reappearance of Imam al-Asr (a.t.f.s.), salvation with the reappearance of Imam (a.t.f.s.) is his most ardent desire in life. Then the actions that make him most sad and …

Awaiting the reappearance of Imam al-Asr (a.t.f.s.) Among the most important signs and essentials of recognition of Imam al-Asr (a.t.f.s.) (may Allah hasten his appearance) is awaiting his reappearance. In traditions awaiting the reappearance is described as the best worship. Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) declares: ‘The best worship is awaiting the …

The Remembrance of Holy Imams (A.S.) Another effect and sign of Imams’ (a.s.) recognition is remembering them on different occasions. In fact this remembrance should be perpetual as this is the effect of the love of Imams (a.s.). When a person is attached to someone intensely, he is not oblivious …

 Recognition of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) cannot be acquired except with submission One of the necessary conditions for acquisition of recognition is total submission to the desires of the Ahlul Bayt (a.s.). In fact it would be not be an exaggeration to state that acquiring recognition is possible only and only …