Ali ibn Yaqtin was a devoted follower and Shiite of Imam Kazim (peace be upon him). When the Umayyad dynasty collapsed and the Abbasid caliphate was established, he returned to Kufa with his wife and two children, and established a
The text presents Imam Mahdi as the divinely promised savior, born in 256 AH, awaited by all who seek justice. Foretold in earlier scriptures and Islamic traditions, he was hidden to protect him from oppression. His reappearance will restore spirituality, end tyranny, and establish global justice and divine truth.
*Mutawakkil nearly died from an infected pimple, and no doctor could help. Imam Hadi (PBUH), despite the caliph’s hostility, gave a cure that saved his life. His mother sent gold in gratitude, but Mutawakkil soon accused the Imam again and raided his home—finding only the same gifted gold. Exposed and ashamed, he returned it, yet continued persecuting the Imam.**
The article **“Imamate, a Divine Position”** explains that divine leadership is a gift from Allah (SWT), not dependent on age. Imam Jawad (PBUH), though a child, demonstrated divine wisdom through debates and knowledge, proving that Imamate stems from God’s appointment, as seen also in Prophet Jesus (PBUH) during his infancy.
