Discussions Concerning al-Mahdi (May Allah Hasten His Return)

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Author: Ayatullah Lutfullah Safi Gulpaygani
Translator: Sayyid Sulayman Ali Hasan
Publisher: Islamic Humanitarian Service (IHS)
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Imam al-Mahdi

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Introduction
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Part 1: Shi’ism
Historical Factors and Shi’ism
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A. The Origin of Shiaism In the Prophet’s Time
B. The Origin of the Issue of Khilafah
C. Sunnism and its Sectarian Meaning (in opposition to Shiaism) After the Prophet’s Time
D. Cause of the Division of Muslims into two factions, Sunni and Shi‘a
E. The Religious Basis for Support of the Leadership of Ahl al-Bait (peace be upon them)
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The Shi‘a and Armed Uprising
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Imam Ja‘far as-Sadiq & the Shi’a School of Thought
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Before Imam as-Sadiq (peace be upon him)
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Shi‘a Ideology’s Practicality
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Shi‘a Positions with Respect to the Usurping Rulers
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The Accusation of “Exaggeration” (Ghuluww) Against the Shi‘a
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The Relation of the Shi‘a with the Mu‘tazilah
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Part 2: Imamah
The Secret of Choosing the Imams
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Allah’s Knowledge and the Infallibles’ (peace be upon them) Knowledge of the Unseen
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The Countenance of the Imams’ (peace be upon them) Conduct
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The Limits of the Imam’s Leadership
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The Number of the Shi‘a Imams
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Principality of Reason or Narration in Specifying the Imam (peace be upon him)
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[Part 3: Mahdawiyyat]
Original Source of Belief in Imamah and Faith in The Appearance of the Twelfth Imam (peace be upon him)
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The Qur’an and Messianism (Mahdawiyyat)
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Belief in the Appearance of the Mahdi and Savior and the Appearance of False Mahdis
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The Effect of Social, Economic, and Political Factors in Religious Thought
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“Mahdi” in a Special Meaning and Technical Usage
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Controversy Regarding the Date of Birth of Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his return)
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Consensus of the Shi‘a Regarding the Imamah of Imam Sahib al-Amr (may Allah hasten his return) after the Demise of Imam Hasan al-‘Askari (peace be upon him)
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The Twelfth Imam’s Revolution
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The title “Al-Qa’im” (The Riser)
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Two Types of Occultation
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The Miraculous Birth of the Imam of the Age (may Allah hasten his return)
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Philosophy of the Delay of Reappearance with the Presence of Conditions
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The Length of the Occultation and Difficult and Formidable Trials
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The Principle of Grace and the Imamah of the Concealed Imam
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The Issue of Bada’ (Alteration in the Divine Will) and the Tradition of Abu Hamza
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First Objection
Second Objection
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Belief in the Return (Raj’ah) with respect to Belief in the Mahdi (may Allah hasten his return)
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