Occultation of the Imam (ajfj) - Our Conduct & Responsibilities

Occultation of the Imam (ajfj) - Our Conduct & Responsibilities

How should believers live during the ghayba (occultation) of Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his noble reappearance)? This question, which has puzzled hearts for centuries, lies at the core of this booklet. It offers guidance on practical conduct and spiritual readiness while awaiting the Imam’s return. About the Book Occultation of the Imam – Our Conduct & Responsibilities is a Shīʿī devotional and ethical text compiled by the Hubeali Team. Drawing on Qur’anic verses, hadith (prophetic and Imamic reports), and teachings of classical scholars, it provides a framework for how believers should act in the Imam’s absence. Rather than focusing on abstract speculation, the book emphasizes day-to-day responsibilities: loyalty to the faith, ethical integrity, and readiness for the Imam’s eventual reappearance. It presents the period of occultation not as a void, but as an active training ground for believers. What You Will Discover

• The meaning of ghayba (occultation) and why God has willed the Imam to remain hidden until the appointed time.
• Ethical principles for daily conduct: honesty, justice, humility, patience, and service to others.
• The importance of intidhar (active awaiting) as a spiritual discipline—an active commitment that shapes individual character, strengthens community life, and prepares believers to live according to divine justice.
• How practices like duʿāʾ (supplicatory prayer), ziyārat (devotional greetings), and charity keep the believer connected to the Imam.
• Guidance on avoiding despair, apathy, or reckless activism during the Imam’s absence.

About the Author The booklet is prepared by the Hubeali Team, a group dedicated to producing accessible Shīʿī texts in English. Their works highlight spiritual guidance drawn from classical sources, presented in a clear and devotional style for contemporary audiences. Who Is This Book For? Believers, students, and seekers who want to understand their responsibilities during the occultation and who wish to cultivate a life of faithful readiness for Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his noble reappearance).