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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books 14 Questions about Imam az-Zaman Volume 1 Question 14 Mention the names, titles and agnomens of Hazrat Mahdi (a.t.f.s)? Reply: The real name of Hazrat Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) is “M-H-M-D” which is the same as that of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.). The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) had prophesied, “His name will be my name and his agnomen will be my agnomen.”[^1] His agnomen is Abul Qasim.

He is also addressed as Abu Saaleh, Abu Abdillah, Abu Ibrahim, Abu Ja’far and Abu Husain.”[^2] His Titles are: Mahdi: This is his most famous title. The word “Mahdi” is derived from the infinitive of guidance and means the one who has been guided by the Almighty.

In this context Imam As-Sadiq (a.s.) was asked, “Why is he called al-Mahdi?” He (a.s.) replied: “Because he will be guided to every hidden affair .”[^3] Also, it has been narrated from Imam Al-Baqir (a.s.): “He is named Mahdi as, he will guide to a hidden affair”[^4] Qa’im: This means the one who will rise with the truth.

The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) said: “Al-Qa’im has been named so because he will rise after the oblivion of his name.”[^5] When Imam Muhammad al-Taqi (a.s.) was asked: “Why has he been named al-Qa’im?” He (a.s.) replied: “Because he will rise after the oblivion of his name and the refutation of his Imamate by the majority of believers.”[^6] Mansoor: While explaining the Qur’anic verse: ….

Three hundred and thirteen of his followers will gather around him from far away places.