his imamah 50 questions a.s. hashim, md questions about al-mahdi
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His Imamah50 QuestionsA.S. Hashim, MD
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Discuss a Quranic Ayah said to be Discuss a Quranic Ayah said to be in regard to Al-Mahdi.in regard to Al-Mahdi.
a. Al-Toosi claims the following verse predicts the establishment of the State of Justice, indicating Al-Mahdi's advent:
.b(ِر+يُد( .ن َو.ُن 2ُم)َّن2 َأ 2ِذ+يَّن. َع.َل.ى ُن )ْض<ِع+ُف)وا اَّل ُت ِض+ ِف+ي اْس< ْر<. .ُه)ْم< اَأل .ْج<ِع.َل َو.ُن
Jُم2ًة+ .ِئ .ُه)ْم) َأ .ْج<ِع.َل +يَّن. َو.ُن <و.اْر+ِث اَّلc. a+b+ "And We [Allah] desired to show favor
unto those who were oppressed in the earth, and to make them Imams and to make them the inheritors.” Al-Quran, Al-Qassass, 28: 5
d. There are 6 other Ayahs besides the above.
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Are there any Hadiths about Al-Are there any Hadiths about Al-Mahdi?Mahdi?
a. There are 38 Hadiths about Al-Mahdi,
b. They were quoted by 26 Sahaaba,
c. a+b+ These Hadiths were said almost 250 years before Al-Mahdi was born.
d. a+b+ Number of Hadiths were 67
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Delineate a Hadith about Al-Mahdi.Delineate a Hadith about Al-Mahdi.
a. The Prophet said: “Al-Mahdi is from my progeny. b. His name is similar to mine and his epithet is
similar to mine. c. In his physique and character he looks like me. d. a+b+c+ He will be in a state of Occultation and
there will be confusion (Hayra) in which people will wander about. Then he will come forth like a shooting star to fill the earth with justice and equity as it was filled before with injustice and inequity.”
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Delineate another Hadith about Al-Delineate another Hadith about Al-Mahdi Mahdi a. The Prophet said:“From my descendants
there will be eleven leaders
b. [who will be] noble, receivers of Tradition, and possessed of knowledge,
c. the last of whom will be Al-Qaa'im bil Haqq
d. a+b+c+ who will fill it [i.e. the world] with justice, just as it was filled with tyranny.”
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Delineate a saying of Imam Ali Delineate a saying of Imam Ali about Al-Mahdi.about Al-Mahdi.a. “I thought about a child who will be from my
flesh, the eleventh from my line of descendants.
b. He is Al-Mahdi who will fill the earth with justice and righteousness when the height of injustice and Evil has been reached.
c. a+b+ He will live in a state of occultation as a result of which a group of people will go astray and another remain faithful.”
d. This saying was written in most of Hadith books.
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What did Al-Husain say about Al-What did Al-Husain say about Al-Mahdi?Mahdi?
a. “The ninth in my lineage will establish Truth and Righteousness.
b. Allah will infuse spirit into the earth through him and the religion of Allah will prevail over all others.
c. a+b+ His occultation will be very long, and [because of that] plenty of people will go astray but the truthful ones will remain firm in their belief.....”
d. This saying was written in most of Hadith books.
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Discuss Zainul Abideen's saying Discuss Zainul Abideen's saying about Al-Mahdiabout Al-Mahdia. “Al-Qaa'im from us is he whose birth will
remain undisclosed to the people,
b. thus some will even deny the fact that he was born.”
c. a+b+ Al-Qaa'im is another title of Al-Mahdi, it means the one who undertakes the obligation [Activates Islam] for the rest of time.
d. This saying was written in most of Hadith books.
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Discuss the saying of Imam Al-Discuss the saying of Imam Al-Baaqir about Al-Mahdi.Baaqir about Al-Mahdi.a. “After Al-Husain there will be 9 Imams,
b. a+ the ninth of them will be Al-Qaa'im, the one who undertakes the obligation [Activates Islam] for the rest of time. ”
c. This was said in the year 1,250H
d. This saying was written in most of Hadith books.
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Discuss the saying of Imam Al-Discuss the saying of Imam Al-Saadiq about Al-Mahdi.Saadiq about Al-Mahdi.a. “When Al-Mahdi rises he will summon the people to
Islam anew
b. and guide them to a matter which had become lost to them and from which people had gone astray.
c. He is the only one called Al-Mahdi because he guides to the matter from which men had deviated.
d. a+b+c+ He is called Al-Qaa'im because of his rising.”
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Discuss the saying of Imam Al-Ridha Discuss the saying of Imam Al-Ridha about Al-Mahdi, and what it means to about Al-Mahdi, and what it means to you.you.
a. Al-Ridha is said to be quoting the Prophet (pbuh) addressing Al-Husain:
b. “The ninth of your descendants, O Husain, is Al-Qaa'im, Restorer of the Truth,
c. a+b+ the establisher of righteousness and justice...... and he will have a long occultation.....”
d. This saying was written in most of Hadith books.
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When was Al-Mahdi born?When was Al-Mahdi born?
a. Al-Mahdi was born in Samurra in the year 255H.
b. It was in the year 100H in Baghdad
c. It was in the year 300H in Mecca
d. It was in the year 400H in Medina
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What did Al-Askari do when Al-What did Al-Askari do when Al-Mahdi was born?Mahdi was born?a. Imam Al-Askari, said the Athan in Al-Mahdi’s
right ear and the Iqaama in the left.
b. a+ For the Aqeeqah Al-Askari asked his confidante, Uthman Al-Amri, to purchase 300 rams, sacrifice them, then distribute them to members of Benu Talib.
c. For the Aqeeqah they purchased 3 rams
d. For the Aqeeqah they purchased 100 rams
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What is the lineage of Al-Mahdi?What is the lineage of Al-Mahdi?
a. Al-Mahdi's lineage came from the line of Ahlul Bayt through his father Al-Askari
b. and from a righteous mother Narjis, a Christian woman whose line of heritage went back to Simon, the disciple of Isa (Prophet Jesus).
c. a+b+ Narjis converted to Islam and became a woman of piety, virtue, and chastity.
d. Thus the heritage came from two noble sides.
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Why the confidentiality about Al-Why the confidentiality about Al-Mahdi’s birth?Mahdi’s birth?
a. The pregnancy of Narjis (Al-Mahdi's mother) was kept top secret.
b. The exceptional precautions were to evade the Khalifa from discovering the event, thus perchance destroy the newcomer.
c. a+b+ Benu Abbas were hysterical because of the Prophet’s Hadith. They were petrified of him, even before he was even born.
d. Benu Abbas wanted to celebrate his advent.
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Give a detailed account Give a detailed account surrounding the birth of Al-Mahdi.surrounding the birth of Al-Mahdi.a. When Narjis was due to give birth to Al-
Mahdi, Imam Al-Askari asked his great-aunt Hakimah to supervise the event.
b. Hakimah was fasting at the time since it was the 15th of Sha'ban.
c. After breaking her fast, Hakimah stayed in the house, kept praying
d. a+b+c+ while waiting until early in the morning when the blessed event took place and Al-Mahdi was born.
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Describe the environment in which Describe the environment in which Al-Mahdi grew.Al-Mahdi grew.a. Secrecy and caution were absolutely
necessary, for his safety.b. a+ That is because the Prophet and the
Imams had said numerous Hadiths and sayings about his advent.
c. Al-Mahdi was to be free from any allegiance to a Khalifa or any ruler,
d. a+b+c+ He was to grow up for the unique events awaiting him, the significance of which is best known to his line of ancestors [the Prophet and the Imams] than to anyone else.
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Describe the environment Al-Describe the environment Al-Mahdi grew up in, during Mahdi grew up in, during childhood.childhood.
a. Al-Mahdi grew up in an environment very different from any facing his ancestors, the previous Imams.
b. Al-Mahdi's environment was restrictive to an exceptional degree in that he was detached from contact with people,
c. a+b+ his whereabouts were unknown to most people except for the very special, the confidantes, and the trusted ones.
d. Al-Mahdi was cared for by several nannies.
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How was the relationship of Al-How was the relationship of Al-Mahdi with his father?Mahdi with his father?a. Al-Mahdi’s father was quite attached to him
b. a+ Al-Mahdi's relationship with his father was that of deep love in addition to extreme protection.
c. a+b+ Al-Mahdi was painstakingly sheltered at home by his family.
d. Al-Mahdi’s father was not at home often enough due to detentions. Therefore, there was lack of supervision.
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Specify the manner in which Al-Specify the manner in which Al-Mahdi was told about his mission.Mahdi was told about his mission.a. You are going to be the Imam, the awaited
Imam.
b. a+ Your mission is global.
c. a+b+ People all over know that through your Imamah, you will bring about the reign of righteousness and justice to society, and at the same time destroy the evil of society.
d. He was informed by correspondence in writing.
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Why were Benu Abbas petrified of Why were Benu Abbas petrified of Al-Mahdi?Al-Mahdi?
a. Muhammad (pbuh) and all 11 Imams had foretold of Al-Mahdi’s advent.
b. Benu Abbas knew about these Hadiths, thus it posed grave danger to their rule.
c. a+b+c+ Benu Abbas were therefore petrified, they concluded that Al-Mahdi would be the one to destroy their Khilaafah.”
d. Long before his birth, Benu Abbas were hysterical with fear.
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What did Benu Abbas do ahead of What did Benu Abbas do ahead of time?time?a. To prevent Al-Mahdi’s conception, Benu Abbas
put Al-Askari under house arrest many times, and detained him in cells of their own Palace.
b. a+ However Al-Askari outsmarted them, and Al-Mahdi was conceived before anyone suspected it.
c. Al-Mahdi’s birth was kept secret except for the confidantes, all to prevent Benu Abbas, as petrified as they were, from knowing.
d. a+b+c+ In addition extreme precautions were also taken to evade the eyes of the people.
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What is the reason to be in a Minor What is the reason to be in a Minor Occultation to be followed by a Major Occultation to be followed by a Major One?One?
a. It was ordained by the Almighty for Al-Mahdi to be in occultation for a long time, centuries long.
b. The Minor Occultation will give people time to adjust to the idea of the absence,
c. a+ Thus they will be better prepared to accept the Major One.
d. a+b+c+ Amazing how Allah's plans work, and His wonderful mercy is for them.
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What did Imam Al-Askari do before What did Imam Al-Askari do before his death?his death?a. Al-Askari got sick and his sickness lasted for
8 days. b. On several occasions before his sickness Al-
Askari had confidentially shown his son Al-Mahdi to his adherents
c. a+ and had designated him as the subsequent and final Imam.
d. a+b+c+ At one occasion (when asked about the subsequent Imam) Al-Askari showed Al-Mahdi to a group of 40 devotees despite the confidentiality of the matter.
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Give an account of Salat Janaaza Give an account of Salat Janaaza and the uncle of Al-Mahdi.and the uncle of Al-Mahdi.
a. It is narrated that the uncle of Al-Mahdi was about to lead a private Salat Janaaza for Al-Askari
b. a+ the participants being relatives and prominent devotees called Al-Khaassah, Just before he tried to lead the Salat Janaaza a boy came out and said:
.c َأبي َعَلى اَّلصآلة ِفي منك َأحق ِفأُنا َعْم، يا .َّح2 .ن َتd. a+b+c+ “Uncle, move aside, I have more right
than you to pray over my father's body.”
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What then! What then!
a. Quite startled, the uncle moved aside and Al-Mahdi led the Salat, now that he was the Imam.
b. a+ This was also a great surprise to those who had never seen Al-Mahdi before but had heard of his presence.
c. The people who saw Al-Mahdi at the moment described him as: Radiant, with fairly wide forehead, and spaced front teeth.
d. a+b+c+ When Al-Mahdi finished off the Janaaza Salat he left immediately and vanished. This way Al-Mahdi was witnessed by the crowd which consisted of the close ones (Al-Khaassah) but not by the Khalifa officials.
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Give a perspective of the search Give a perspective of the search for Al-Mahdi.for Al-Mahdi.a. The officials (having heard about him now),
were unable to verify the news beforehand.b. They were very anxious to arrest him
immediately. c. a+b+ They searched and looked for him in
every corner, questioned many of the households, but all was in vain.
d. a+b+c+ It is said the search was so frustrating that they even detained the women households for a long period, just to rule out pregnancy, but all was in vain too.
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Describe Al-Mahdi's appearance,Describe Al-Mahdi's appearance,
a. As described by the ones who had seen him:
• Imam Al-Mahdi as a young man was of medium stature
• With handsome face and a radiant look. • The hair of his beard and head was black.
b. a+ When he was young there was a space between his front teeth.
c. a+ No one knows how he looks.
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Describe Al-Mahdi's Hideouts Describe Al-Mahdi's Hideouts
a. At first Imam Al-Mahdi concealed himself somewhere in Samurra.
b. a+ It is possible that Al-Mahdi hid in the Sirdaab, an exclusive cellar built deeply underground and used by Al-Askari for Salat and seclusion.
c. a+b+ In later years Imam Al-Mahdi's headquarters were possibly in Baghdad, and as in Samurra it was known only to his Safeers.
d. a+b+c+ Imam Al-Mahdi was also seen at the Ka'ba during Haj time.
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Describe Al-Mahdi's Attestants.Describe Al-Mahdi's Attestants.
a. While available to his Safeers, Al-Mahdi made provisions for meeting with certain adherents at certain occasions.
b. This was certified by reports of the adherents in various areas, at different times.
c. a+b+ The names of 46 such people who had met him and 13 Wakeels who had reported about their meeting with him are in existence.
d. He met regularly with most of his followers as well as Benu Abbas officials.
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Give a brief description of the Give a brief description of the network for correspondence.network for correspondence.a. While the Shi’a were unable to meet Al-Mahdi
personally he corresponded with them by way of the Safeer (Ambassador).
b. a+ The Safeer had many Wakeels, (representatives) for each Province.
c. a+b+ And each Wakeel had subordinate workers, but all of them communicated in strict confidentiality.
d. The network for communication could not stand the onslaught of Benu Abbas
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Give a brief description of Al-Give a brief description of Al-Mahdi's correspondence.Mahdi's correspondence.
a. Imam Al-Mahdi's correspondence was:• personal sometimes, • answering Fiqh inquiries at other times, and • giving edicts as the occasion arose.
b. a+ Al-Mahdi answered in writing, concise, clear, and to the point.
c. a+b+ This mode and style of writing continued for 69 years.
d. This mode and style continued for 372 years.
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Briefly discuss the handwriting of Briefly discuss the handwriting of Al-Mahdi.Al-Mahdi.a. Al-Mahdi's signed correspondence, called
Tawkii' was given to the Safeers b. And on their part they gave the Tawkii’ to the
peoplec. The handwriting carried exactly the same
style and signature throughout the years. d. a+b+c+ These letters were examined by
experts and checked several times to see if they were written by the same person, and such was always the case.
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Briefly discuss the literary style of Briefly discuss the literary style of Al-Mahdi’s writing.Al-Mahdi’s writing.a. The high literary Arabic style was also of the
same caliber despite the passage of years and the appointment of various Safeers.
b. The manner of expression was also the same throughout the years, without any change.
c. a+b+ The distinctive charm of the Du'aas of Al-Mahdi was also of the same exceptional caliber as those of the Imams before him. This style was too distinguished for any ordinary man to reproduce.
d. a+b+ The style was distinctive but not exceptional.
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Discuss the search Al-Mu'tamid Discuss the search Al-Mu'tamid ordered about Al-Mahdi ordered about Al-Mahdi a. The highly insecure and very suspicious
Khalifa Al-Mu'tamid ordered an intensive search.
b. a+ The search was done extensively but to no avail.
c. The agents and those deployed for the task did a thorough search many times over but failed to find him.
d. a+b+c+ By Allah's wish and desire Imam Al-Mahdi successfully evaded them. Thus, the Minor Occultation had already started.
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Discuss the representatives of Al-Discuss the representatives of Al-Mahdi during the Minor Mahdi during the Minor Occultation.Occultation.a. During the Minor Occultation 4 Safeers
(Ambassadors) were appointed by Al-Mahdi, one Safeer at a time, to represent him.
b. They were the in-between, brought myriads of questions from his adherents who were hundreds if not thousands of miles away.
c. a+b+ All questions were answered briefly, clearly, some with constructive suggestions,
d. a+b+c+ Others with sentences foretelling events that came true later on.
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Give a historical perspective of the Give a historical perspective of the Safeer Uthman Al-Amri.Safeer Uthman Al-Amri.a. A pious man, Uthman Al-Amri was a
confidante of Imams Al-Haadi, Al-Askari, and Al-Mahdi.
b. He had the privilege of performing the Aqeeqah when Al-Mahdi was born,
c. a+b+ He was in company of the 40 people who were given a chance to see Al-Mahdi when Al-Mahdi was a young boy.
d. a+b+c+ With the advent of the Minor Occultation Uthman Al-Amri became the first Safeer appointed by Al-Mahdi.
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What were the main duties of What were the main duties of Uthman Al-AmriUthman Al-Amria. As Imam Al-Mahdi's representative he was
the go-between with the followers. b. a+ Letters, communications, explanations,
clarifications, among other things were done over a period of several years until he died.
c. Al-Mahdi predicted Uthman Al-Amri's death, and at the same time appointed Uthman Al-Amri’s son to take his place.
d. a+b+c+ Uthman Al-Amri died in Baghdad and was buried there.
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Briefly discuss the works of the Briefly discuss the works of the 2nd Safeer, Muhammad Ibn 2nd Safeer, Muhammad Ibn Uthman.Uthman.a. Year 265H: As a Safeer, he was extremely effective in
the management of the organization (Wikaalah). • For 40 years he worked tirelessly • and in confidentiality not only to deliver the Imam's
written messages to the followers b. but also in administering the organization under the
auspices and authority of Imam Al-Mahdi.c. a+b+ He gradually expanded the number of Wakeels
(Deputies) in many provinces, for example he increased the number of Wakeels in Baghdad from 3 to 10.
d. a+b+c+ The number of Wakeels was increased from 3 to 25.
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Discuss the affairs of the Wakeels Discuss the affairs of the Wakeels (Deputies):(Deputies):a. The Wakeels (Deputies) were divided into:
• regional,• provincial, then• town representation.
b. These Wakeels were responsible to the Safeer who himself was ultimately responsible to Imam Al-Mahdi.
c. a+b+ Many times the Wakeels met with the Imam but at the same time had to work in complete confidentiality.
d. a+b+c+ The Wakeels were only in Egypt.
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Elucidate the intelligence and Elucidate the intelligence and counter-intelligence development:counter-intelligence development:a. The government used its intelligence
extensively against the Shi'a organization. b. a+ For a counter-intelligence the Shi'a
organization had many of its members in the highest posts in the government itself.
c. Women were also active as undercover agents of assemblies and councils, on behalf of the Shi’a.
d. a+b+c+ An old woman was particularly energetic in delivering written notes (Tawkii') from the Imam to the Safeer, thus completely evading the undercover agents.
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Wikaalah during Haj seasonWikaalah during Haj season
a. Al-Mahdi was used to perform the Haj every year. Haj time was used extensively for coordinating the organization's activities.
b. a+ Al-Wakeels who had met with Al-Mahdi became affected with a form of disorientation, and only after he left did they come to the conclusion that it was him (a.s.).
c. Some have reported that they ate with him, d. a+b+c+ others saw him while he was in
Sujood in Mecca uttering Du'aa then leaving with a narrator to the house of Khadijah, the wife of the Prophet.
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What else was Al-Mahdi reported What else was Al-Mahdi reported to have done during Al-Haj?to have done during Al-Haj?a. A narrator said he saw the Imam doing Tawaf
around the Ka'ba,b. a+ And described him as good looking, with
very pleasing scent, respectful demeanor, awe inspiring personality, yet was close to the people in his articulation.
c. a+b+ During Haj time Al-Mahdi used to meet with the special of his partisans and devotees, discuss with them and solve their problems for them.
d. His Safeer was always with him in Medina during Haj.
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Give some highlights about Give some highlights about Muhammad Ibn Uthman Muhammad Ibn Uthman a. Like his father, the second Safeer was a pious
person trusted both by Al-Mahdi and the Imamah-Asserters.
b. a+ During his last years Muhammad Ibn Uthman dug a grave in which he used to sit, pray and say Du'aas, in preparation to meet his Lord.
c. He prepared his own grave stone and inscribed on it verses from the Quran and the names of the Imams. He was buried in his house.
d. a+b+c+ He was buried in Baghdad, his tomb still exists, called Al-Khillani.
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What kind of revolts did take place What kind of revolts did take place during the time of the 2nd Safeer?during the time of the 2nd Safeer?a. The Zinj (Blacks) rebels occupied the southern
part of Iraq, and after 20 years they were subdued.
b. Fatimi dynasty in 295H took regions in North Africa and later on Egypt.
c. The Qaramita who were destructive, played havoc in many areas locally and far away.
d. a+b+c+ Being suspicious of the Shi’a, that is why the Shi'a were persecuted by Khalifa Al-Mu'tadhid (279H-289H) and Al-Muk'tafi (289H-295H).
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Furnish a summary of the works of Furnish a summary of the works of the 3rd Safeer (Husain Ibn Rooh).the 3rd Safeer (Husain Ibn Rooh).a. Year 305H: Husain Ibn Rooh was a highly respected
person, • distinguished by his sharp acumen and quick mind,
particularly in relations with his opponents• He was highly influential in the government, though at the
same time was in charge of the Shi'a. b. a+ He refined the Shi'a organization (Wikaalah) further,
which became highly developed. c. a+b+c+ Husain Ibn Rooh had a magnetic personality,
was quick minded, and he attracted a larger number of people to the organization.
d. At one time the government imprisoned him thinking he was an anti-government leader, but was later released to assume an important post in it once more.
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Furnish a summary of the works of Furnish a summary of the works of the 4th Safeer (Al-Sammari).the 4th Safeer (Al-Sammari).a. Year 326H: Ibn Muhammad Al-Sammari carried
out his duties well, just as well as his predecessors
b. and his headquarters were also in Baghdad c. and it is assumed that Imam Al-Mahdi resided in
Baghdad too for easier communication. d. a+b+c+ Al-Sammari undertook his duties for 3
years only, when by 329H he got a message from Al-Mahdi which was the last Tawkii'.
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What Tawkii’ did Al-Sammari What Tawkii’ did Al-Sammari receive?receive?
.a بينك ما ميٌت� إُنك ِفيك، إخواُنك َأجِر اَّلَله َأَع<ظْم. محُمُد، ابَّن َعَلي يا ) مقامك ) يقوم َأحُد� إَّلى َتوصي َوال َأمِرك ِفاجُمع َأيام، ْسُتًة اَّلُموت َوبيَّن
اَّلَله يأذن َأن بِعُد � إال ُظ)ُهوْر ِفال 2امه اَّلُت اَّلغيبًة َوقِعٌت ِفقُد َوِفاَتك، بِعُد J جوْرا اَألْرِض َوامُتآلء اَّلقَلوب َوق)و2ة اَّلُمُده طول َعَلى َوذَّلك ......َتِعاَّلى،
b. a+ "May Allah give good reward to your brethren concerning you (i.e. on your death), for indeed you shall die after the sixth day. So prepare your affairs, and do not appoint anyone to take your place after your death. For the Major Occultation has now started, and there can be no appearance until (after a long time when Allah gives His permission) hearts become hardened and the world becomes filled with injustice........"
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What did Al-Sammari do when he What did Al-Sammari do when he received the Tawkii’?received the Tawkii’?a. Al-Sammari gathered his Wakeels and trusted
ones, showed them the pronouncement (Tawkii'), and waited for the 6th day.
b. Sure enough, by the 6th day he died. He was buried in Baghdad too.
c. a+b+ Thus the Minor Occultation had come to an end and the Major Occultation had started
d. The Major Occultation was for a short time only.
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Give an account of the termination Give an account of the termination of the Minor Occultation.of the Minor Occultation.a. With the advent of the Major Occultation Shi'a
were devoid both of direct or indirect contact with the Imam.
b. They were in Direct contact for over 250 years, then in an Indirect contact for 69 years
c. Even though for many generations people had heard about the Major Occultation, now they had to experience it.
d. a+b+c+ The final aim of all the Imams was the establishment of a truly Islamic State based entirely upon the Shari'ah as interpreted and implemented by the Prophet and Ahlul Bayt.
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Briefly discuss Ij'tihaad before and Briefly discuss Ij'tihaad before and after the Major Occultation of Al-after the Major Occultation of Al-Mahdi.Mahdi.a. The Shi'a organization (Wikaalah) was
dissolved when the Minor Occultation was over.
b. From then on the Faqeehs (Jurisprudents) were to represent Al-Mahdi in absentia, the responsibility fell on their shoulders.
c. a+b+ Al-Mufeed may have been the first Jurist to practice Ij'tihaad, then Al-Toosi gave a definite shape to it.
d. a+b+c+ Before then, the Faqeehs simply quoted the information of the Imams, but now that they had to render Ij'tihaad and do it the best they can.
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