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Imam Mahdi and the Belief In Occultation

This book in nothing but a synopsis of the belief in the Awaited Proof, in the form a scientific search for, and a heartfelt reminder of one of the most remarkable concepts of divine belief.
In the preface, Al-Modarresi says: The truth of the invisible Imam is among those grand truths which, in spite of all clear proofs to them, is greatly lied about by Satan, whose arguments, temptations, malice and slander are in brief cultural trickery and as extensive as the holy truths in their effect, but toward man's deviation and not his guidance.
Yes, the intellectual system with the monotheistic belief is only organized by Guardianship, which is the rope connecting the sky of values with reality on which values are to be applied. If this rope tears all the terminology of belief will remain unorganized and with limited use, especially in the field of building the nation and its divine civilization.
After this preface the author begins the book with The Methodology in which he refers to the anxiety of those selves , which are faced with doubt, and the way in which that doubt could transfer them from that state to the state of certitude. Among the undoubted truths is the truth of the prophets' call sealed by the holy prophet, Mohammad, extending through the Imams, sealed in turn by the Immamate of the 12th Imam, the messenger of Allah's and the son of Imam Al-Hassan Al-Askari.
The author also discusses Why Believe in Occultation? By saying: Awaiting the invisible Imam is awaiting the Day of Judgement, believing in the revelation descending from the invisible. To top that all it believes in Allah the Glorious and His Beautiful names.
He has studied the subject from a Quranic point of view stating in brief: Faith is not disectable. Whoever is partially believing and disbelieving is in fact a total disbeliever in Truth.
Then, he discusses Allah's Guardianship: No to Tyrant's Rule, saying: The most manifest of truths in religion, after reminding of Allah, is reminding Allah's unity, denying Him any partners, and asserting His, and His prophet's/and ordained servants' Guardianship over human beings. But man's disobedience, originating from his ignorance and his inherent tyranny, all keep him from accepting that truth, pushing him to willingly divert its words distract himself and cover its proofs and signs; contradict them, and follow his lust.
Then the author discusses Why Await Him? enumerating the different advantages of the Imam's occultation . Furthermore, he discusses the system of Guardianship in the eras of presence and Occultation.
In a detailed discussion he writes, Imam Mahdi in the Quran and Tradition, followed by The Sunni Scholars Words on Al-Mahdi and The Twelve Imams, proving this truth by citing the related tradition; followed by, Tradition Jurisprudence, in which he expresses the twelve Imam's truth. The book concludes with Chasing the Doubters saying: The doubters suspicions never end, for a heart that has lost its certitude can never settle over any thing.
The book was published by Al-Modarresi Press in Tehran, in 1417 A.H. (160 Pages, 3000 Copies)


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