Imam Muhammad Al Mahdi (pbuh)

Imam Muhammad Al Mahdi (pbuh)

Who is the Awaited Imam, and how has his life been remembered from birth to occultation? This concise booklet introduces Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his noble reappearance) through a clear, classroom-friendly overview of his identity, history, and continuing significance. About the Book Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi is authored by QFatima and published by The Clear Path (1996, first edition). Designed as an accessible primer, it presents the Imam’s lineage and titles, outlines key milestones from his birth in Samarra (255 AH/869 CE) to the Minor and Major Occultations, and explains why belief in a living, divinely guided Imam matters for ethical life and communal hope. The format reflects QFatima’s educational approach—concise sections, definitions of terms, and simple takeaways—so readers new to the topic can grasp the essentials quickly. What You Will Discover

• A concise profile of the Imam: names, honorifics (e.g., al-Hujja, al-Qāʾim), and family lineage from Imam al-ʿAskarī.
• A timeline of pivotal events: birth in Samarra; the Minor Occultation (with its recognized deputies) and the beginning of the Major Occultation.
• How Shīʿī sources describe the Imam’s ongoing guidance despite concealment, and common questions about longevity and presence.
• Core devotional practices linked to intidhar (active awaiting)—supplication, charity, and truthful conduct—as practical expressions of loyalty.

About the Author QFatima is an educational resource organization dedicated to producing clear, age-appropriate materials on Qur’anic learning and the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt. This booklet reflects that mission: a structured, easy-to-teach introduction that equips readers with reliable fundamentals about Imam al-Mahdi. Who Is This Book For? Students, educators, and general readers seeking a brief, source-aware introduction to the life, titles, and ongoing role of Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his noble reappearance)—and practical guidance for living meaningfully during his occultation.