Excerpts from Mikyalul Makarim Duties of Shias towards Imam-e-Zamana(a.s)

Excerpts from Mikyalul Makarim Duties of Shias towards Imam-e-Zamana(a.s)

Belief in the Imam of the Era, Imam al-Mahdi (a.s), carries not only spiritual hope but also moral responsibility. Excerpts from Mikyalul Makarim: Duties of Shias towards Imam-e-Zamana (a.s) offers a profound exploration of these responsibilities, presenting an ethical roadmap for believers who seek to strengthen their relationship with the awaited savior.

About the Book Excerpts from Mikyalul Makarim: Duties of Shias towards Imam-e-Zamana (a.s) is drawn from a renowned devotional and ethical work that outlines the obligations of believers during the ghaybah (occultation: the period in which the Imam is hidden from public view but continues to guide spiritually). The book highlights how classical riwāyah (narrative transmission: preserved reports documenting sayings and teachings related to the Imam) forms the foundation for these duties.

The text categorizes responsibilities such as recognizing the Imam, praying for his safety, supporting his mission, embodying moral virtues, avoiding sinful behavior, and preparing oneself for his eventual reappearance. Each duty is explained with spiritual reasoning, demonstrating how loyalty to the Imam is expressed through personal transformation and dedication to divine principles.

What You Will Discover

• A structured presentation of the key duties of believers toward Imam-e-Zamana (a.s).
• Insights from riwāyah (narrative transmission) documenting teachings about the Imam’s role during ghaybah.
• Reflections on recognizing the Imam as a source of divine mercy, guidance, and spiritual protection.
• An exploration of devotional responsibilities such as reciting supplications, remembering the Imam daily, and praying for his reappearance.
• Ethical duties including purifying one’s character, promoting justice, and upholding truth in anticipation of his mission.
• A thematic understanding of how preparing for the Imam requires spiritual discipline, knowledge, and active moral engagement.
• Practical guidance for integrating these duties into personal worship, daily conduct, and community life.

About the Author Drawing from classical Shi‘a devotional literature, theological commentary, and preserved narrations, the author presents these duties with clarity, reverence, and deep spiritual insight. The writing is accessible while grounded in rich traditional scholarship.

Who Is This Book For? This book is for readers seeking a spiritually elevating, ethically grounded, and practical guide to understanding and fulfilling their responsibilities toward Imam-e-Zamana (a.s) during the period of occultation.