The mission of the Prophet (PBUH)
The sending of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family and peace be upon him) or his raising to the position of prophet is the most important period in the history of Islam and the revelation of the
The sending of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family and peace be upon him) or his raising to the position of prophet is the most important period in the history of Islam and the revelation of the
The text emphasizes patience as essential during the waiting for Imam Mahdi’s reappearance. Divine justice follows God’s wisdom and timing, not human haste. Believers are urged to grow intellectually and spiritually, avoid rushing outcomes, fulfill duties, and combine patient waiting with sincere prayer to prepare the conditions for the promised reappearance.
The text explains that in Shiʿa belief, true monotheism is inseparable from recognizing the Imams. Knowing Allah leads to accepting Prophethood and Imamate, with Wilayah as the religion’s core. Monotheism bears fruit only through knowing the Imam of one’s time, especially Imam Mahdi, without whom faith remains incomplete.
Before his passing, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) appointed young Usama ibn Zayd to lead an army, aiming to demonstrate leadership based on merit, not age or status. Many companions disobeyed, revealing their hidden ambitions. The Prophet’s strategy sought to prevent chaos and secure Imam Ali’s rightful succession, but was ultimately defied.