A Replay to belief of Mahdism in Shia Imamate

A Replay to belief of Mahdism in Shia Imamate

How should Mahdism be understood within Islamic doctrine? A Reply to Belief of Mahdism in Shia Imamate is a concise, source-based defense that demonstrates the Shīʿī belief in the Twelfth Imam is firmly rooted in core Islamic sources and refutes polemical misreadings and later misconceptions. About the Book Authored by Ayatollah Lutfullah Safi al-Golpaygani, this work clarifies the organic link between Imamate and Mahdism in Shīʿī theology. Drawing on Qur’anic indications, hadith, and reasoned argument, the author establishes the legitimacy of belief in Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his noble reappearance), addresses common objections, and corrects distortions. The tone is respectful yet rigorous, aiming to replace confusion with doctrinal clarity. What You Will Discover

• Trace the doctrinal link between Imamate and Mahdism as articulated in classical sources.
• Examine key evidences—Qur’anic allusions and hadith—that ground belief in a living, divinely guided Imam.
• See major objections answered through precise, text-driven rebuttals that separate authentic tradition from polemics.
• Learn evaluative criteria for assessing claims and reports about the Imam, promoting sound, source-aware understanding.

About the Author Ayatollah Lutfullah Safi al-Golpaygani (1919–2022) was a leading Shīʿī jurist and prolific author. Renowned for doctrinal clarity and meticulous use of sources, he wrote extensively to explain and defend core beliefs with scholarly precision and accessible reasoning. Who Is This Book For? Students of Islamic theology, readers engaged in Sunni–Shīʿī discourse, and believers seeking a concise, authoritative clarification of Mahdism grounded in scripture and tradition.