Discussions on Imam-e-Zaman (a.t.f.s)

Discussions on Imam-e-Zaman (a.t.f.s)

What are the essential questions about the Hidden Imam, and how can careful study offer clarity, context, and spiritual insight during his occultation? Discussions on Imam al-Zaman presents twenty key thematic explorations into questions that touch faith, identity, and eschatological purpose. About the Book Discussions on Imam al-Zaman is a thoughtful scholarly work by Dr Sayyed Hasan Eftekharzadeh, translated by Dr Shabeeb Rizvi and published in 2003 by Naba Cultural Organization. The book systematically addresses foundational topics—such as the beginning of ghayba (occultation), the role of special deputies, the philosophy of occultation, signs of reappearance, and the spiritual and practical benefits of a hidden Imam. Framed as structured discussions rather than dry theology, each lesson combines hadith, reasoned analysis, and devotional insight. What You Will Discover

• Insights into the structure and meaning of ghayba, including its causes and spiritual purpose.
• The historical lineage of the Imam’s deputies during the Minor Occultation and the philosophy behind their role.
• Key traits of the Imam: his perfection, longevity, and interaction with truth-seeking followers.
• How the Imam continues to benefit believers—protecting faith, offering guidance, and upholding justice behind the veil of occultation.
• Signs of reappearance and the transformative global reality that will emerge under divinely guided leadership.

About the Author Dr Sayyed Hasan Eftekharzadeh is a Shīʿī scholar who combines rigorous tradition-based argumentation with devotional clarity. His collaboration with Dr Shabeeb Rizvi ensures the book is accessible to English-speaking readers without compromising depth or precision. Who Is This Book For? Students of Islamic theology, scholars of eschatology, and spiritually conscious readers who seek a coherent, question-and-answer driven guide into the complexities and promises embedded in belief about Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his noble reappearance).