Candle of Hope

Candle of Hope

What does steadfast supplication look like when you’re waiting for a hidden savior? Candle of Hope brings this devotion to life through a powerful series of lectures that illuminate how even in absence, the awaited Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his noble reappearance) remains spiritually accessible. About the Book Candle of Hope is a collection of devotional lectures by the late Ayatollah Sayed Mohammad Redha al-Shirazi, published in 2006 by Imam Shirazi World Foundation. Framed as meditative guidance, the lectures explore purposefully praying for the Imam as a practice that bridges absence with spiritual presence. Al-Shirazi emphasizes that even during ghayba (occultation), the Imam continues to carry out essential roles—guiding the faithful, upholding justice, and maintaining divine mercy. What You Will Discover

• Why praying for the Imam becomes an act of spiritual alignment—not mere ritual, but heartfelt companionship.
• The Imam’s hidden authority: how belief in his unseen presence can positively shape daily decisions and inner strength.
• Five practical steps to connect with the Imam spiritually: recognizing personal weakness, honoring his greatness, purifying the soul, consistency in prayer, and living ethically.
• The transformational vision of the Era of Reappearance—described not only in ideals, but in religious unity, economic justice, and scientific advancement.
• Inspiring narratives that anchor hope in real-world action: dreams, support from believers, and divine protection serve as signs during the waiting period.

About the Author Ayatollah Sayed Mohammad Redha al-Shirazi was a respected Shīʿī scholar known for blending spiritual insight with immediate relevance. His reflective lectures invite believers to shift from passive waiting to active devotion—where longing becomes illuminating, and supplication becomes sustaining. Who Is This Book For? Longing hearts waiting in silence—those seeking devotional depth, spiritual insight, and heartfelt preparedness for the awaited return of Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his noble reappearance) during the time of absence.