The Noble Nation of Imam of the Time

The Noble Nation of Imam of the Time

The belief in a divinely guided community under the authority of the Imam of the Time lies at the heart of Shīʿī thought. The Noble Nation of Imam of the Time offers a vision of this promised nation, showing how it reflects justice, unity, and spiritual renewal, and how it prepares humanity for the leadership of the awaited savior.

About the Book The Noble Nation of Imam of the Time is authored by Sayyid Murtadā Mujtahidī Sistani (not to be confused with Grand Ayatollah Sayyid ʿAlī al-Sistani). The book, translated by Ismail Abdullah and published by Almas, explores the theological foundations of a community led by the awaited Imam al-Mahdī (may God hasten his noble reappearance). Drawing from classical works of theology, eschatology, and hadith (prophetic tradition) such as Bihār al-Anwār, Kamal al-Dīn, and al-Ghaybah, it illustrates how the “noble nation” is not bound by geography but represents a global moral and spiritual order founded on divine guidance.

What You Will Discover

• The meaning of the “noble nation” in Shīʿī theology.
• Qualities and virtues expected of this nation.
• The central role of justice and equity.
• The relationship between divine guidance and societal reform.
• Ethical and social responsibilities of believers.
• Visions of global unity under the Imam’s leadership.
• The concept of intidār (waiting for the Imam’s reappearance) as a spiritual mission.

About the Author Sayyid Murtadā Mujtahidī Sistani is a contemporary Shīʿī scholar whose works address eschatological and theological themes. He is distinct from Grand Ayatollah Sayyid ʿAlī al-Sistani, though his writings are situated within the same intellectual heritage of Shīʿī thought. Through translation by Ismail Abdullah, this book makes his reflections on the Imam of the Time accessible to an international readership.

Who Is This Book For? This book is for readers seeking to understand Shīʿī eschatology, students of Islamic theology, and all who wish to reflect on the vision of a just and noble society under the leadership of Imam al-Mahdī (may God hasten his noble reappearance).