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The answer to this question can be understood through consideration of the following two points: * It has been confirmed in the Qur'an that Jesus (as) is the only last pre-Islamic prophet not to have been killed and who is still alive. Being still al...

The answer to this question can be understood thro...

WIth reference to the authentic narrations on the characteristics of Al-Mahdi (as), we see that: * He is a descendant of the Household of the Prophet (saws) from the lineage of Imam Husayn (as). * He is the Twelfth Imam (religious and political leade...

WIth reference to the authentic narrations on the ...

Hadjar, Prophet Abraham's (as) wife, was a slave woman. She gave birth to Ishmael (Isma'il), of whom the Prophet Muhammad (saws) is a direct descendants. If it is acceptable for the Prophet Muhammad (saws), the Seal of prophethood, to be a descendant...

Hadjar, Prophet Abraham's (as) wife, was a slave w...

People who have studied the socio-political conditions as the time of the birth of Al-Mahdi (as) have no confusion about this secret. As we have already explained above, Al-Mahdi (as) was born in circum-stances similar to this birth, the rulers at th...

People who have studied the socio-political condit...

The birth of Al-Mahdi (as) had many similarities to those of the Prophet Moses. Prophet Moses's (as) birth had signaled the downfall and extinction of the empire of Pharaoh who had ordered the slaying of all the newly born children of Bani-Israel. Th...

The birth of Al-Mahdi (as) had many similarities t...

The basis for the Shi'ah faith in Al-Mahdi (as) has reached us through successive narrations of the Holy Prophet (saws). Islam is the last true and Divine religion of Allah (swt), and we do not await any other religion to come and reform mankind. Opp...

The basis for the Shi'ah faith in Al-Mahdi (as) ha...

The Shi'ah, along with some Sunni scholars, believe that his father was Imam Al-'Askari (as) (d. 2260/874). There are approximately 31 Sunni scholars who confirm this reference, and the overwhelming majority of prophetic traditions about Al-Mahdi (as...

The Shi'ah, along with some Sunni scholars, believ...

The most frequently used name for Al-Mahdi's (as) mother is Nardjis. She was from the Roman Empire, the most powerful European state of that time. Muslims defeated her father and she was taken as a prisoner of war. The Imam of that time was Imam Hass...

The most frequently used name for Al-Mahdi's (as) ...

Although both Shi'ah and Sunni Muslims accept the idea of Al-Mahdi (as), they present two different images of him. The Twelver Shi'ah believe that Al-Mahdi (as) was born 255 AH (896 AD) in Samarah, Iraq, and is the Twelfth Imam according to the Shi'a...

Although both Shi'ah and Sunni Muslims accept the ...

As it has been explained, Al-Mahdi is a famous title, which was used for different men. Some were given this name the day they were born and others have claimed later to be Al-Mahdi (as). Throughout Muslim history many pretenders and imposters have c...

As it has been explained, Al-Mahdi is a famous tit...

In the future, as it has been depicted in the authentic Islamic books, Islam will become a universal religion for the whole of mankind. This is a Qur'anic concept, and the Holy Qur'an has promised this in very clear terms. * The final collapse of the...

In the future, as it has been depicted in the auth...

The word's meaning is clear, and its root is explained in the "Dictionary of Etymology" as follows: Probably before 1300 AD savior is one who saves mankind from sin, a title of Jesus Christ, in Arthur Merlin, borrowed from the Old French saveour, fro...

The word's meaning is clear, and its root is expla...

Individuals that design grocery stores are highly skilled manipulators. Ever notice that the bakery is in the back of all grocery stores? The scent of the bakery draws you to the back of the store and away from your intended goal. The dairy products ...

Individuals that design grocery stores are highly ...

While thinking about what to write about for this week's blog, I came across an article in a local newspaper stating that there are currently 366 million people with diabetes worldwide. I'm familiar with the data from the American Diabetes Associatio...

While thinking about what to write about for this ...

It's the "dog days" here in Minnesota — the hottest, most sultry days of summer. In the northern hemisphere that's usually July and August. Such heat and humidity affects people with chronic conditions more than it does others. If you have diabetes, ...

It's the "dog days" here in Minnesota — the hottes...

"I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and, doggone it, people like me!" Stuart Smalley, a character played by Al Franken on Saturday Night Live, may have been a little over the top, but Stuart was on the right track when it comes to self-talk and posit...

"I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and, doggone i...

What does it take to get motivated? That's a tough question. A motivation to lose weight, for example, might be a wedding, a high school reunion, or fear of dying from a heart attack. I'm more motivated to clean my house when I know that I'll be host...

What does it take to get motivated? That's a tough...

For many, fall is a time for raking leaves, sitting around the campfire, picking apples and going to corn mazes and pumpkin patches. But don't forget that fall is also the time to get your flu shot. And if you have diabetes, a flu shot is especially ...

For many, fall is a time for raking leaves, sittin...

Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters seem to be in the news a lot. I've been watching the coverage following hurricane Sandy. Among other things, people have been coping with the loss of their homes, a lack of electr...

Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods and oth...

I have a friend who's so embarrassed about her nail fungus that no one is allowed to see her feet. Her feet are always covered with socks, slippers, shoes or water shoes (if she's at the beach or pool). Nail fungal infections affect about 12 percent ...

I have a friend who's so embarrassed about her nai...

We're currently in the midst of the holiday season. Your mind may be filled with all kinds of tasks you need to accomplish — running to the store, picking up the dry cleaning, ordering gifts, grocery shopping, planning parties, cleaning house, baking...

We're currently in the midst of the holiday season...