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Candle of Hope
Amongst the topics that he focused on is our master and leader, Imam Al-Mahdi, may Allah hasten his reappearance. He gave a number of speeches throughout his life which addressed many angles pertaining to Imam Al-Mahdi. We deemed it beneficial to gather some of these lectures, which were delivered in Arabic, and translate them into English. We have presented here the translation of five of his lectures on Imam Al-Mahdi. The first lecture is entitled “Significance of Believing in Imam Al-Mahdi.” In the first part of this captivating lecture, Ayatollah Sayed Mohammad Redha Al- Shirazi goes through three factors which demonstrate the great importance of believing in the awaited savior Imam Al-Mahdi. In the second part, he shares several ways by which we can show our concern for Imam Al-Mahdi. Then he concludes by giving us a glimpse of the blessings that lie in believing in the Imam. The second lecture is entitled “The Savior: Hope for Humanity.” In the first part of this captivating lecture, the author goes through the three stages of Mahdawiyya—the concept of believing in the savior. The first stage is shared by all divine religions, while the second stage is held by Muslims, and the third stage is reserved to the Shia only. In the second part, he addresses the benefits of being blessed by the awaited savior Imam Al-Mahdi. The third lecture is entitled “Imam Al-Mahdi’s Occultation.” In the first part of this captivating lecture, the author illustrates how the hidden awaited savior represents one of the dimensions of God. Then he gives an account of several prophets of God who also had an occultation (absence) sometime in their lives. In the second part, he makes a few observations regarding the occultation of the awaited savior Imam Al-Mahdi. He explains although the Imam is hidden, nonetheless he carries out important roles in this world. The fourth lecture is entitled “The Role of Imam Al-Mahdi.” In the first part of this captivating lecture, the author offers a th
Published By:
Ayatollah Sayed Mohammed Redha Al-Shirazi
Published Date:
June 15, 2026
Pages:
96
Subjects:
Hadith Shia, Imam al-Mahdi, Family, Family & Societal Issues, Hadith, Believe in Unseen, Imam Hasan al-Askari, Imam al-Mahdi
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Amongst the topics that he focused on is our master and leader, Imam Al-Mahdi, may Allah hasten his reappearance. He gave a number of speeches throughout his life which addressed many angles pertaining to Imam Al-Mahdi. We deemed it beneficial to gather some of these lectures, which were delivered in Arabic, and translate them into English. We have presented here the translation of five of his lectures on Imam Al-Mahdi. The first lecture is entitled “Significance of Believing in Imam Al-Mahdi.” In the first part of this captivating lecture, Ayatollah Sayed Mohammad Redha Al- Shirazi goes through three factors which demonstrate the great importance of believing in the awaited savior Imam Al-Mahdi. In the second part, he shares several ways by which we can show our concern for Imam Al-Mahdi. Then he concludes by giving us a glimpse of the blessings that lie in believing in the Imam. The second lecture is entitled “The Savior: Hope for Humanity.” In the first part of this captivating lecture, the author goes through the three stages of Mahdawiyya—the concept of believing in the savior. The first stage is shared by all divine religions, while the second stage is held by Muslims, and the third stage is reserved to the Shia only. In the second part, he addresses the benefits of being blessed by the awaited savior Imam Al-Mahdi. The third lecture is entitled “Imam Al-Mahdi’s Occultation.” In the first part of this captivating lecture, the author illustrates how the hidden awaited savior represents one of the dimensions of God. Then he gives an account of several prophets of God who also had an occultation (absence) sometime in their lives. In the second part, he makes a few observations regarding the occultation of the awaited savior Imam Al-Mahdi. He explains although the Imam is hidden, nonetheless he carries out important roles in this world. The fourth lecture is entitled “The Role of Imam Al-Mahdi.” In the first part of this captivating lecture, the author offers a th
