An Inquiry Concerning Al-Mahdi(atfs)

An Inquiry Concerning Al-Mahdi(atfs)

Is belief in the Mahdi mere imagination—or a living, spiritual reality? An Inquiry Concerning Al-Mahdi (peace be upon him) presents a heartfelt argument that the Twelfth Imam is not a future idea, but a present, living presence—sharing our hopes, sorrows, and joys. About the Book An Inquiry Concerning Al-Mahdi (peace be upon him) is authored by Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr, and was first published in 2010 by Ansariyan Publications (Qom, Iran). The booklet offers a reflective, devotional appeal grounded in theological insight and spiritual yearning, inviting believers to recognize the Imam as a living reality—alive in the world, compassionate, and intimately connected to human experience. What You Will Discover

• A moving perspective that shifts belief from futurist expectation to present spiritual reality.
• Argumentative insights that demonstrate the Imam’s personal connection to humanity’s joys, sufferings, and moral struggles.
• Theological reflection integrated with emotional resonance—showing the Imam’s role in sustaining hope amid doubt.
• An invitation to nurture present awareness and devotion—seeing the Mahdi not as absent, but as spiritually alive and accessible.

About the Author Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr (1935–1980) was a towering Shīʿī scholar, philosopher, and reformer, known for blending theological rigor with spiritual depth. His writings reflect a profound effort to ground faith in the living presence of divine figures and sustained moral commitment. Who Is This Book For? Spiritual seekers, students of Shīʿī thought, and believers longing to shift their sense of the Mahdi—from a distant promise to a present spiritual reality. This book offers both theological grounding and devotional connection.