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Al-Imam Al-Mahdi: The Just Leader Of Humanity

Al-Imam Al-Mahdi: The Just Leader Of Humanity Author: Ayatullah Ibrahim Amini
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Introduction
Chapter 1 :The Beginning of the Belief in the Mahdi
The Prophet has declared:
The Mahdi from among the Descendants of the Prophet
The Sunni hadith on the Subject of the Mahdi
The Objection Raised by One of the Authors:
Let us respond to some points raised by Ibn Khaldun:
1: Uninterrupted Transmission (tawatur) of the Traditions
2: Weak Transmission Is Not an Issue in All Places:
3: Unreliable Simply Because of Being Shi'i
4: Difference of Creed
5: Unfounded Prejudice
6: Sahih Muslim and Sahih Bukhari and Traditions about the Mahdi
Other Opinions from Ibn Khaldun
The Existence of the Mahdi is Certain
The Discussion among the Companions and the Subsequent Generations:
People Awaited the Appearance of the Mahdi
The Jurists of Medina and the Mahdi Traditions
The Poetry of Di'bil and the Mahdi
Notes:
Chapter 2 :The Pseudo-Mahdis
Manipulation of the Beliefs of the People
Fabrication of the Traditions
Chapter 3 :Mahdiism, the Jews, and the Iranians
The Reasons for the Emergence of Belief in the Mahdiism
Does it Really Need Explication?
The Legend of 'Abd Allah b. Saba
The Messianic Leader, Mahdi[3] , in Other Religions
The Qur'an and Mahdiism
The General Prophethood and the Imamate
What System Can Make Human Beings Prosperous?
The Other-worldly Prosperity
The Path of Perfection
The Infallibility of the Prophets
Rational Proof in Support of the Imamate
Textual Proof for the Necessity of the Imamate
Notes:
Chapter 4 :The Unseen World and the Imam of the Age
Will the Imam Be Born at the End of the Time?
Descriptions Identifying the Mahdi
Mahdi Is Among the Descendants of Husayn b. 'Ali
What If the Mahdi WasWell-known?
The Traditions from the ahl al-bayt Are Proofs for All Muslims
Notes:
Chapter 5 :Who Was the Imam after Hasan `Askari?
Those Who Saw the Imam of the Age When He Was Small
Why Was the Twelfth Imam Not Mentioned in the Will of Imam Hasan 'Askari?
Why Did Others Not Know about the Twelfth Imam's Birth?
In another tradition 'Abd Allah b. 'Ata relates:
The Mother of the Twelfth Imam
The Sunni 'Ulama' and the Birth of the Mahdi
Notes:
Chapter 6 :Can a Five Year Old Boy Become an Imam?
The Gifted Children
Rising of the People when Naming the Qa'im
When Did the Story about the Occultation Begin?
The Books on the Subject of the Occultation before the Birth of the Twelfth Imam
Were these Letters from the Imam in His Own Handwriting?
The Number of Deputies
'Uthman b. Sa'id, the First Deputy
His Miraculous Acts
Muhammad b. 'Uthman, the Second Deputy
His Miraculous Acts
Husayn b. Ruh, the Third Deputy
'Ali b. Muhammad Samarri, the Fourth Deputy
Notes:
Chapter 7 :Why Did Not the Occultation Become Complete from the Beginning?
Is There Any Time Limit to the Complete Occultation?
The Philosophy of Occultation
What Danger Faced the Imam If He Were Visibly Present?
Why Is the Mahdi Afraid of Being Killed?
Does Not God Have the Power to Protect the Imam?
He Should Remain Silent So That He Would Be Safe
Why Did He Not Appoint Special Deputies During the Complete Occultation?
What Is the Benefit of Having the Imam in Occultation?
The Twelfth Imam Endeavors to Defend Islam during the Occultation
Notes:
Chapter 8 : The Sunni Books on the Characteristics of the Mahdi
The Occultation of the 'Alawid Leaders
The Implications of the Situation
Concluding Remarks
How Long Will the Hidden Imam Live?
Notes:
Chapter 9 :The Research about Longevity
Is There Any Fixed Term for Human Age?
The Reasons for Longevity
Senility and Its Causes
The Long Life of the Twelfth Imam
The Article by Justin Glace
Research into the Matter of Longevity
Further Research on Longevity
New Research on Longevity
Longevity
(1) The Cause of Old Age:
(2) The Science for the Study of Aging and Death:
(3) The Theory Proposed by the Frenchman, Dr. Boufon:
(4) Average Human Life Span:
(5) Michnikoff's View:
(6) The Future Human will live longer:
A Little Known Theory about the Cause of Death
Conclusion
Those Who Lived a Long Life in History
Notes:
Chapter 10 :The Residence of the Twelfth Imam
The Story about the Countries that Belong to the Sons of the Imam
When Will He Appear?
The Signs of His Appearance
The Story of Sufyani
The Story of Dajjal
Notes:
Chapter 11: The Minds of the People Prepare for the Advent of the Mahdi
The Final Victory of the Downtrodden (mustad'afin)
Why Does the Mahdi Not Appear?
Another Reason for the Delay in the Appearance of the Mahdi
Notes:
Chapter 12 :How Will the Imam Know That the Time for the Appearance (Zuhur) Has Come?
The Preparation for the Emergence Will Take Place Overnight
Awaiting Deliverance through the Appearance of the Imam
Investigation into the Traditions against the Rise (qiyam)
The Obligation to Command the Good and Forbid the Evil
Concluding Remarks
The Prophet as the Leader of the Muslims
Islamic Governance after the Prophet
'Ali b. Abi Talib, the Designated Caliph of the Prophet of God
Islamic Governance during the Period of Occultation
The Obligations of Muslims during the Occultation
Two Evidences
Notes:
Chapter 13 :Further Investigation in the Hadith-Reports
First Group of Traditions
Meaning and Implications of the hadith
Second Group of Traditions
Third Group of Traditions
Fourth Group of Traditions
Investigation into the Meanings and Implications of these hadith-Reports
Fifth Group of Traditions
Notes:
Chapter 14: The Signs of the Appearance (Zuhur) of the Mahdi
The Destiny of the Unbelievers
The Destiny of Jews and Christians
Will the Majority of the Peoples on the Earth Be Killed?
The Teachings of Islam Will Be Proclaimed to the World from Qumm
"Your Enemies Will Destroy Each Other"
War Is Inevitable
The Mahdi's Defense
The World under the Mahdi
The Victory of the Prophets
The Mahdi and the New Constitution
The Conduct of the Mahdi
The Mahdi and Abrogation of the Ordinances
Is It Not Possible that the Mahdi Has Already Appeared?
The Bayan and Messianic Claim
False Claims and the Existence of a Followership
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Al-Imam Al-Mahdi: The Just Leader Of Humanity

Author: Ayatollah Ibrahim Amini