This did not last long.

This did not last long. Despair and disappointment overtook him. The writer says next that a few appeared in the role of Mahdi. Shias again became hopeful. A new dimension was given to Mehdism. The writer proceeds to say that several faces were given to the belief and to the Redeemer. Also several HADITH (traditions) were told in this respect.

The writer says that sometimes various signs were pronounced as to the appearance of the Imam in order to tranquilize the Shia and drown him into intoxication. The defeat of the Bani Abbas rulers had no part in the bloom of Shiasm. They were like HALAKO dictators. The Bani Abbas rulers were more or less believers in Mahdi - the twelfth Imam. One of their caliphs, Naser, considered himself as a deputy of the twelfth Imam.

The story of ISMAEEL HARQALI indicates that caliph MOSTAZEE had a belief in Mahdi. Secondly, the Shia never despaired. There was no reason for this nor any cause. The writer's conclusion is unfounded. As we have said before, the Shia has maintained his own belief. Since the early days of Islam all Muslims inclusive of the Shia believed in the advent of a Redeemer. The Holy Quran says that good doers will inherit the earth. The believers in Mehdism are charged with vigor in waiting that day.

The science books of ancient times, like the ZABOOR and TORA also give similar promises. Certain people have always tried with great effort to create chaos and discolor this belief. It was by Divine consent that this belief was revealed to the Prophets David, Moses and Mohammad (SAW). It was revealed to Prophet Mohammad what the future would hold.

These hidings has circulated from mouth to mouth and traveled on the wings of time, ages have fluttered, and centuries have flustered to carry it to us to remind us of the advent of Mahdi. Whatever the endeavor, whatever the effort, whatever the try; this tower can not be pulled down by any distraction because REASON has stood as a foundation to its erection. 57. NEAR FIJTURE-THE RISE (QIAM) OF MAHDI: In this chapter one does not read the writer's mind but sees his identity.

With whatever weapon available to him, he assaults Shiasm with a malicious intention. How sad it is to see one, such as him giving in to worldly advantages. However flagitious the intention we shall not despise him. An imperturbable soul gapes for understanding. We shall endure the writer, to pity him in his attempt to plot against Shiasm.