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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Mikyalul Makarim Fee Fawaaid ad-Duaa Lil Qai’m vol. 2 21: Knowledge Of The Signs Of Reappearance It is obligatory to learn about the signs of Reappearance that are taught to us by the Imams (as). Especially the ‘Certain’ signs. Rational Proof We have already proved that Marefat of Imam az-Zaman (aj) is Wajib. And this Marefat includes knowing correctly the ‘certain’ signs of his reappearance.

If it is said: It is also possible to recognize His Eminence through means other than those signs, therefore the means of recognition is not restricted to this.

We will say: In traditions we have been ordered to join the Imam during the time of his reappearance as mentioned in a traditional report of Nomani through his own chain of narrators from Imam Muhammad Baqir (as) after the mention of the call and sinking of Baida land it is said: Then head to him even if you have to crawl on your hands and feet.

By Allah, as I can see him between the Rukn and Maqam taking pledge of allegiance from the people…[^1] There is no doubt that going out to join the Imam during his reappearance from different cities will not be possible except after being informed that the Imam has reappeared and this will become apparent through the inevitable signs that are promised.

However the recognition of the Imam through his miracles by the people and others in his service will take place in the presence of the Imam as is obvious. Textual Proof Imam Sadiq (as) is quoted in the book Al-Kafi that he said, “Recognize the signs (of reappearance).

After knowing them correctly, the hastening or delay of this affair will not cause you any harm.”[^2] In addition to this, the Holy Imams (as) have described the signs that the Almighty Allah has appointed for the reappearance of the Imam of the Time (aj) so that the liar may be distinguished from the truthful and in some traditions there is mention of some mischiefs that the villains will create to mislead the gullible.

But those who are aware of traditions of the Holy Imams (as) and know that such a thing would happen, they will not be fooled by these antics. They will be able to distinguish the liars from the truthful as they have learnt about the signs of reappearance on the basis of traditional reports.