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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Mikyalul Makarim Fee Fawaaid ad-Duaa Lil Qai’m vol. 1 The Letter Ghain (Gh) Ghaibat (Occultation) Of His Eminence This occultation from the people has taken place by the command of the Almighty. The Holy Prophet (S) and the Holy Imams (as) has prophesied the occurrence of this occultation. In Kamaluddin it is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that he said: “Mahdi is from my progeny. His name is same as mine and his patronymic is same as mine.

He is most closely resembling me in manners and behavior. There is an occultation and perplexity for him, during which period, communities will deviate. Then he would reappear like a brilliant (shooting) star and fill up the earth with justice and equity as it would be fraught with injustice and oppression.”[^1] It is also narrated from His Eminence that he said: “Mahdi is from my progeny. There is an occultation and perplexity for him, during which period communities will deviate.

He would bring the relics of the prophets. At that time he would fill up the earth with justice and equity as it would be fraught with injustice and oppression.”[^2] His Eminence also said: “Blessed be those who are fortunate to live in the time of Qaim of my Ahle Bayt. Those who would believe in him during his occultation and before his advent, who would love his friends and remain aloof from his enemies.

Such people would be my closest ones and my friends on the Day of Judgment.”[^3] It is narrated from Amirul Momineen Ali (as) that he said to his son, Husain (as): “Your ninth descendant, O Husain is the same one who would rise with the truth (Qaim bil Haqq) and the one who would expound the religion and spread justice.” Husain asked: O Amirul Momineen, would this actually come to pass?

He replied: Yes, by the one who sent Muhammad with prophethood, and chose him over all the people; but it would be after occultation and confusion during which period none shall remain steadfast and firm in his faith except the sincere ones, who have the soul of certainty.

They are the ones from whom Allah, the Mighty and Sublime has taken oath on our Wilayat and has guarded faith in their hearts and supported them through the Holy Spirit.”[^4] It is related from Asbagh bin Nubatah that he said: “I went to Amirul Momineen Ali Ibne Abi Talib (as) to find him engrossed in thoughts tapping with his fingers on the ground. I asked: O Amirul Momineen, are you vying for the caliphate?