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12th Imam (a) (cont'd)
by Dr. Hamid Algar, Univ. of California, Berkeley, USA, 8th November, 2001
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Views: 32943 |
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) |
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12th Imam (a) (cont'd)
by Dr. Hamid Algar, Univ. of California, Berkeley, USA, 6th November, 2001
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Views: 31938 |
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 |
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12th Imam (a) (cont'd) & Shi'i Tafseer of Qur'an
by Dr. Hamid Algar, Univ. of California, Berkeley, USA, 13th November, 2001
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Views: 45824 |
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 |
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Al-Ghayba (Occultation)
by Dr. Hamid Algar, Univ. of California, Berkeley, USA, 1st November, 2001
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Views: 18808 |
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 |
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Concept of the Mahdi [a]
by Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi, Ja'fari Islamic Centre, Toronto, Canada, 4 Dec 1998
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Views: 14962 |
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Friday Khutba |
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Every Day is Ashura, Every Land is Karbala
by Hassanain Rajabali , Toronto, Canada , 6th Muharram 1418 AH, 13th May 1997
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Views: 14809 |
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Variety of topics. Includes discussion of the 12th Imam (peace be upon him). |
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Imam al-Mahdi (a)
by Dr. Murtaza Alidina, Dar-es-Salaam, Ramadan 1419/1998
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Views: 15003 |
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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
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Views: 26909 |
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 |
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Imam Mahdi [a]
by Sayyid Munir al-Khabbaz, Kuwait
[Arabic]
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Views: 11601 |
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This lecture proves the existence of Imam al-Mahdi [a] |
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Imam-e-Zamana [a]
by Dr. Mohammad Asadi Garmarudi, 15th Shaban 1377 AH
[Farsi]
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Views: 6001 |
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Imam Zaman (A.S) and the Shia’s. Note: from 1:18 hr it is “Sorood”. |
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Imam-e-Zamana [a]
by Dr. Mohammad Asadi Garmarudi, 1377 AH
[Farsi]
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Views: 4362 |
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Self improvement by “Tawassol” to Imam Zaman (A.S). Note: from 1:09 hr it is “Maddahi”. |
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Imam-e-Zamana [a]
by Dr. Mohammad Asadi Garmarudi, 15th Shaban 1376 AH
[Farsi]
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Views: 4261 |
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The philosophy of existence of Imam Zaman (A.S) from the Qur'an and other Sources. #3. Note: from 1:02 hr it is “Maddahi”. |
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Imam-e-Zamana [a]
by Dr. Mohammad Asadi Garmarudi, 15th Shaban 1376 AH
[Farsi]
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Views: 4210 |
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The philosophy of existence of Imam Zaman (A.S) from the Qur'an and other Sources. #2. Note: from 1:03 hr it is “Maddahi”. |
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Imam-e-Zamana [a]
by Dr. Mohammad Asadi Garmarudi, 15th Shaban 1376 AH
[Farsi]
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Views: 4146 |
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The philosophy of existence of Imam Zaman (A.S) from the Qur'an and other Sources. #1. Note: from 47:03 min. it is “Maddahi”. |
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Imam-e-Zamana [a]
by Dr. Mohammad Asadi Garmarudi, 15th Shaban 1375 AH
[Farsi]
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Views: 4090 |
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"Hekmat" of Imam Zamans (A.S) (Al-Mahdi) "Ghaibah" and our duty during "Ghaibah" #3 |
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Imam-e-Zamana [a]
by Dr. Mohammad Asadi Garmarudi, 15th Shaban 1375 AH
[Farsi]
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Views: 4365 |
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"Hekmat" of Imam Zamans (A.S) (Al-Mahdi) "Ghaibah" and our duty during "Ghaibah" #2 |
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Imam-e-Zamana [a]
by Dr. Mohammad Asadi Garmarudi, 15th Shaban 1375 AH
[Farsi]
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Views: 4419 |
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"Hekmat" of Imam Zamans (A.S) (Al-Mahdi) "Ghaibah" and our duty during "Ghaibah" #1 |
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