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In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
Sura 21: AL-ANBIYA (THE PROPHETS) - Juz' 17 - Translation Qarib
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Shi'a communications were most extensive at the time of Imam Hassan al-Askari
(as)
Imam Khamenei:
The Shias system spread extensively during the time of Imam Hassan Al-Askari
At the time of Imam Redha, Imam Jawad, Imam Hadi and Imam Hassan al-Askari
(pbut), the Shia communications were more extensive than any other time. At no
other time were Shia relations and the spread of Shiite system across the World
of Islam as extensive as during the time of these three Imams. The presence of
lawyers, representatives (nawwabs) and all that is narrated about Imam Hadi and
Imam Hassan al-Askari—for instance someone brought money to the Imam and the
Imam designated what the money would be spent on—are indicative of the same
fact. That is to say, despite being under custody, at the times of these two
noble Imams in Samarra as well as Imam Jawad and Imam Redha (though
differently), communications with the people expanded. These communications and
relations were also present before Imam Ridha, however, Imam Ridha’s moving to
Khorasan was very influential on the matter … August 09, 2005
Shi'a communications were most extensive at the time of Imam Hassan al-Askari (as)
Imam Khamenei:
Different routs, same goal
Imam Sadeq, Imam Hadi and Imam Hassan al-Askari (pbut) fought and sacrificed their lives for the resistance. This path leads to a clear goal. They migh have taken different routes on this path, but they all lead to the same destination … September 21, 2001
Shi'a communications were most extensive at the time of Imam Hassan al-Askari (as)
Imam Khamenei:
Everyone has acknowledged Imam al-Askari's (as) virtues, even his enemies
These days belong to Imam Hassan al-Askari (a.s.), who can be the role model for
all believers, especially for young people. Everybody including his supporters,
Shia Muslims, his opponents, those who do not believe in him and everybody else
has acknowledged his virtues, his knowledge, his piety, his purity, his
infallibility, his courage against his enemies, and his patience and
steadfastness in the face of hardships.
When this great man was martyred, he was only 28 years old. In the glorious
history of Shia Islam, there is no shortage of such people. With all those
virtues and spiritual characteristics, the father of our dear Imam of the Age
was only 28 years old when he was poisoned by his enemies. He is a role model:
the youth feel that they have a perfect role model in front of their eyes. Imam
Muhammad al-Jawad (a.s.) was martyred when he was 25 and Imam Hassan al-Askari
(a.s.) was martyred when he was 28 years old.
We are not the only ones who believe in their virtues and greatness, rather
their virtues have been acknowledged even by their enemies and those did not
believe in their imamate.
Leader’s Speech to Families of Martyrs and War Veterans; February 29, 2012
Imam Mahdi (pbuh): the savior of humankind
Imam Khamenei:
Imam Mahdi’s Reappearance is the Start of Humankind’s Growth
Everyone - including the elites, those who can understand events, and the masses of people throughout the world in various countries who may be preoccupied with their daily life and unaware of developments – feel this need, either consciously or unconsciously. Of course, all religions have promised this. In all religions, there is a promise of relief and a great divine movement at the end of history, which is of course not the end of history. The real world and humanity's real life will start from when the Imam of the Time comes. So for the end of the situation that now exists in life, all religions have promised such a future …
Ayatollah Khamenei
April 9, 2020
When they reach the main road, they will not stop moving ahead. No, they will
start their movement toward lofty, divine goals because human beings enjoy an
inexhaustible capacity. Throughout these long centuries, humanity has moved
along deviated paths, the wrong paths, and difficult paths, and it has faced
various obstacles. With a pained, wounded, injured body it has moved along these
paths in order to reach this main road. This main road is the road of the time
of the Reappearance. It is the world that will be built after the Reappearance.
In a sense, humanity’s movement will start from that point.
Ayatollah Khamenei
July 9, 2011
Imam Mahdi (pbuh): the savior of humankind
Imam Khamenei:
Imam Mahdi’s (aj) presence during the Occultation
Believing in the Imam of the Time [Imam Mahdi (aj)] helps people to not succumb
[to evil] provided that they fully comprehend this belief. When this belief is
truly placed in hearts, its presence is felt among the people. The sacred,
beloved, Infallible Imam - the hub of the universe, the refuge of all creation -
is present even though he is in occultation and has not reappeared. How is it
possible to think he is not present? The devout believers feel his presence in
their hearts and with all their emotions and senses. Those individuals who pray
and supplicate God, read the Nodbeh Supplication with due attention and recite
Ziyara Aal Yasin while understanding what they are reciting, they feel the
presence of this great person, even if he has not yet reappeared. His absence
does not affect this feeling that he is present. He has not reappeared, but he
is present in the hearts and is among the people. How is it possible to believe
he is not present? A true Shi’a is someone who feels the Imam’s presence and
feels that he is before him. This gives vitality and enthusiasm to a person.
This great nation needs this hope more than anything else. The nation, which
fights on the path of God and for the sake of the greatness of Islam, has become
an honor for all of human history and for all of the history of Islam. In our
time, it has raised the flag of Islam. Such a nation needs this bright hope more
than anything else. This belief brings this hope for them…
Ayatollah Khamenei Jan. 07, 1996
Imam Mahdi (pbuh): the savior of humankind
Imam Khamenei:
One of the Most Important Goals of Imam Mahdi’s (aj) Government
One of the things that is required in the area of internal politics is social justice. A society will not be Islamic if social justice does not exist or if justice isn’t ensured in that society. If someone imagines that it is possible for us to practice divine religion – any real religion, not just Islam – in a place where social justice, in the correct and broad sense of the word, has not been established, he should know that he is mistaken. The goal of the prophets was to uphold justice, “So that mankind may maintain justice” (Qur’an 57:25). The prophets came to uphold justice. Of course, upholding justice is part of the process. It’s not the ultimate goal. Therefore, the first task of the [prophets] who came was to uphold justice and save people from the evil and oppression of tyrants. The goal of Imam Mahdi’s (pbuh) government at the end of time is this same kind of justice … Ayatollah Khamenei Jan. 29, 1990
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Imam Mahdi (pbuh): the savior of humankind
Imam Khamenei:
Belief in Imam Mahdi (aj): One of the Most Important Tools in Fighting Colonialism
I saw a document that was from decades ago. That is, it was related to the time
when colonialism had just entered Northern Africa. The countries in Northern
Africa are strongly interested in the Household of the Prophet (pbut).
Regardless of the Islamic denomination, they believe in, they like the Household
of the Prophet (pbut). In countries like Sudan, in Maghreb, and in other
countries of that region, the belief in the school of thought of Imam Mahdi (aj)
is pronounced. When colonialism entered the aforementioned regions over the past
century, one of the matters that troubled colonialism was the belief in Imam
Mahdi (aj)! In the document I saw, the heads and commanders of colonialism
suggested they needed to do something so that the belief in Imam Mahdi (aj)
would gradually be removed from the people. At that time, the French and English
colonizers were present in some of the African countries. No matter where the
colonizers had come from, they came to this conclusion that until the belief in
Imam Mahdi (aj) existed among these people, they would not be able to completely
control these countries!
There are a number of features in the belief in the school of thought of Imam
Mahdi (aj) which work like blood in the body and soul of the material body. One
of these features is hope. Sometimes, powerful, strong hands bring weak nations
to the point where they completely lose hope. When they lose hope, they won’t
make a move. They think that it is useless and that it is too late. They think
they cannot confront the powers because they won’t succeed. This is the spirit
of despair. This is what colonialism seeks. Today, the global Arrogant Powers
want Muslim nations, including the dear Iranian nation, to be afflicted with the
spirit of despair. Then they will say, “We cannot do anything, it is useless!”
The Arrogant Powers want to inject this into the people by force.
Ayatollah Khamenei
Dec. 16, 1997
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