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Audio Lectures 12th Imam (a) (cont'd) by Dr. Hamid Algar, Univ. of California, Berkeley, USA, 8th November, 2001 Views: 33130
Shi'a Islam: Class 18
MP3 Format;
- common metaphors used to show purpose of the Imam while in occultation
- communication with the Imam through ruq'a (writings by the Imam), 'arida (writings from believers to the Imam), and visions
- role of the 12th Imam in Shi'i Sufi orders
- the signs preceding the re-emergence of the Imam, and the details of his reappearance
- the appearance of As-Sufyani and his eventual defeat
- different Shi'i opinions on raja' (the partial resurrection of a few during the re-emergence of the 12th Imam)

Audio Lectures 12th Imam (a) (cont'd) by Dr. Hamid Algar, Univ. of California, Berkeley, USA, 6th November, 2001 Views: 32117
MP3 Format;
- doubts within the Shi'i community in the beginning years of occultation
- occultation in the ahadith of earlier Imams
- difficulties faced by Shi'i scholars in the initial stages of the major occultation
- discussion of the longevity of the Imam; comparisions with Prophet 'Isa (a), and Dajjal
- discussion of the purpose and necessity of the Imam while he is in occultation
- titles of the Imam; al-qaim, mahdi al-anam, al-hujja, sahib al-amr/sahib al-zaman, and baqiyatullah

Audio Lectures 12th Imam (a) (cont'd) & Shi'i Tafseer of Qur'an by Dr. Hamid Algar, Univ. of California, Berkeley, USA, 13th November, 2001 Views: 46024
Shi'a Islam: Class 19
MP3 Format;
- continuation of the discussion about the events that will likely occur during the reappearance of the 12th Imam; dajjal, P. Isa (a)
- Shi'i doctrines and scholarly roles during the major occultation
- Tafsir (exegesis of the Qur'an); the Qur'an in the ahadith of the Imams, dimensions in the meaning of the Qur'an, tahrif of the Qur'an (distortion)
- stages in the development of Shi'i exegesis of the Qur'an, and their unique characteristics

In-Depth / Journal Articles A Discussion Concerning the Mahdi (a) by Ayatullah Baqir al-Sadr Views: 51444
The concept of the Mahdi, his long life, personality and role.

Audio Lectures Al-Ghayba (Occultation) by Dr. Hamid Algar, Univ. of California, Berkeley, USA, 1st November, 2001 Views: 18933
Shi'a Islam: Class 16
MP3 Format;
- the meaning of the term occultation
- the two stages of occultation, lesser and greater
- the roles of the named representatives during the lesser occultation, including confirmation of the existence of the 12th Imam along with concealment of his whereabouts, the collection of khums, and communication with the Imam (called tawqi'at)
- the four named representatives

Full-Length Text Al-Imam Al-Mahdi: Just Leader of Humanity by Ayatullah Ibrahim Amini Views: 50172
Translated by Dr. Sachedina. Includes topics on the belief in the Mahdi, pseduo Mahdis, leadership of Imam Mahdi (a), occultation, his long life, and the reappearance of the Imam.

Full-Length Text An Overview of the Mahdi’s (‘atfs) Government by Najmuddin Tabasi Views: 5465
The Shi‘ah is waiting for the Living Imam (‘atfs) for waiting for his advent is one of the highest forms of worship. From the Shi‘ah viewpoint of history, the world will certainly witness the government of justice of the Imam of the Time (‘atfs) and tyrannical systems will cease to exist. In An Overview of the Mahdi’s Government, the esteemed author deals with an issue that is rarely discussed in the study of Imam al-Mahdi (‘atfs). He delves into the manner of the Imam’s uprising, government system and method of rule.

Full-Length Text Anayengojewa (Imamu al-Mahdi (a)) by Maulana Sayyid 'Ali Naqi Saheb [Swahili] [Zip] Views: 15321

Audio Lectures Concept of the Mahdi [a] by Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi, Ja'fari Islamic Centre, Toronto, Canada, 4 Dec 1998 Views: 15077
Friday Khutba

Full-Length Text Discussions Concerning Al-Mahdi by Ayatullah al-Uzma al-Hajj ash-Shaykh Lutfullah as-Safi al-Gulpaygani Views: 19004
Written in the form of Questions and answers, it discusses about the three main topics Shiaism, Imamah and Mahdism.

Audio Recitations Dua "Allahummar-zuqna tawfeeq" [Arabic] Views: 25489
The supplication of Tawfeeq (Allahummar-zuqna tawfeeq)

Audio Recitations Dua al-Faraj [Arabic] Views: 27943
The supplication "Ilahi adhumal balaa"

Audio Recitations Dua Imame Zamana by Shaykh Fadhil al-Maaliki [Arabic] Views: 26059

Audio Lectures Every Day is Ashura, Every Land is Karbala  by Hassanain Rajabali , Toronto, Canada , 6th Muharram 1418 AH, 13th May 1997 Views: 14913
Variety of topics. Includes discussion of the 12th Imam (peace be upon him). 

Article / Short-Length Text History of Masjid Jamkaran Views: 14968
History of the mosque, pictures, recommended prayers to be recited at Jamkaran, and a prayer for the safety of the 12th Imam.

Video How to call Imam-e-Zamana [a] sincerely by Maulana Sadeq Hassan Saheb, al-Mahdi Islamic Centre, Toronto, Canada, Muharram/Safar 1421 [Urdu] Views: 18580

Video How to wait for Imam-e-Zamana [a] by Maulana Hasan Rizvi, al-Mahdi Islamic Centre, Toronto, Canada, 15th Shaban 1420 Views: 17119
Wiladat of 12th Imam (a)
Youth Program.
- when we write areedha, we take the opportunity to break out of the ghafla that we live in to communicate with the imam (a).
- yes imam (a) is ghaaib -- but it is really we are the ones who are in ghayba. he is everywhere but we don't search for him.
- he is the most perfect human being who is alive right now. when we walk into a house where someone is there we say salaam to him. imam (a) is everywhere but we only say salaam to him once in a while.
- if you want to get closer to someone, you respect him. for example if your friend doesn't listen to music you won't listen to music in his presence. so if you want to build a relationship with him then you try to emulate and respect him.
- imam (a) is one of the most madhloom imams out of all the imams
- why do you leave him alone and go to others. why do you make friends with them.
- yes we are waiting for him (a) -- all the prophets and imams (a) before him were waiting for him -- but he is now waiting for us.
- does he want to make a relationship with you? you have to make yourself likeable.
- does he know about you? yes indeed because your deeds are shown to him.
- shouldn't you feel a bit obliged to the imam (a)? what has he not done for islam? what has his family not done for islam?
- If I talk to the Imam (a), he will hear me and see me, but it is I who am deaf and dumb and unable to hear his reply.

Audio Lectures Imam al-Mahdi (a) by Dr. Murtaza Alidina, Dar-es-Salaam, Ramadan 1419/1998 Views: 15109

Audio Lectures Imam Hasan al-'Askari (a) and the birth of his son, the 12th Imam (a) by Dr. Hamid Algar, Univ. of California, Berkeley, USA, 30th October, 2001 Views: 27060
Shi'a Islam: Class 15
MP3 Format;
- the increase in persecution of Shi'as during the period of the 9th, 10th and 11th Imams
- life history of the 11th Imam, and the importance of the institution of wikala (name representatives of the Imam) during his time
- written works of the Imam
- the death of the Imam, and the widespread confusion that resulted among the Shi'i community
- did the 11th Imam have a son? proof of the existence of the 12th Imam in ahadith of the Prophet and earlier Imams
- birth of the 12th Imam and the miracles associated with it
- the numerous groups that arose among the Shi'as at the death of the 11th Imam

Full-Length Text Imam Mahdi katika Usunni Na Ushia by Sayyid Abdul Rahim al-Musawi na Sheikh Abdul Karim al-Bahbahani [Swahili] Views: 9307
Kwa Waislamu, imani ya kuja kwa Mahdi (Muhudi) karibu ya mwisho wa dunia ni imani ambayo ina asili katika dini. Waislamu wote bila kujali tofauti za madhehebu zao wanakubaliana juu ya imani hii kwamba Mtukufu Mtume (s.a.w.) alisema: "Hata iwe imebakia siku moja tu kwa dunia hii kufikia mwisho wake Allah atairefusha siku hiyo ili kumwezesha Imam huyo kutawala na kuujaza ulimwengu huu uadilifu, amani na utulivu wakati ambapo ulikuwa umejaa ufisadi na dhulma." Kitu cha kuvutia ni kwamba imani hii haiko kwa Waislamu tu bali hata katika dini nyingine wana imani kama hii kwamba atatokea mtu wakati wa mwisho ambaye ataondoa dhulma na ufisadi na kuujaza ulimwengu huu uadilifu, amani na utulivu. “Hakika ulimwengu unalingojea suluhisho litakaloukusanya chini ya bendera moja na tamko moja.” (Bertrand Russell)



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