They have mentioned certain and uncertain signs of the reappearance of the Imam, peace be upon him; but it is not unlikely for them to inform us that he shall re-appear tomorrow. The consequence of this is that alteration of the Divine Will would take place in some of the signs, whilst some of the i...

Recite specifically, the blessed Dua of ‘Adhuma al-Balā’ wa Bariha al-Khafā’ and ask God to bring us the possessor of affairs. ...

Even though Imam Mahdi, peace be upon him, is hidden from us, and we are deprived of the blessings of his presence, we are aware of the acts that are or are not in accordance with his school and ways. We also know whether we please him with our acts and conduct and, although meagre, send salutations...

Praying for the faraj [i.e. praying for the hastening of relief and the reappearance of the Imam] is the remedy to all our pains. ...

We are on the verge of drowning in the sea of life, and we are in need of the assistance of God's Wali in order to reach the destination safely. We must seek help from Imam Mahdi, may God hasten his reappearance, so that he may lighten the path for us, and take us with himself, to the destination. ...

Can we escape divine witnessing or hide ourselves, or carry out every act that we feel like, despite believing in a Master that is ‘God’s witnessing eye’? How will we answer them? ...

During the period of occultation too the blessings and favors of the Imam, peace be upon him, have been seen towards his lovers and followers. The doors of meeting him are not completely shut; in fact, even witnessing him physically cannot be denied. ...

It is not necessary for one to be striving to see Imam Mahdi, peace be upon him; rather, offering two Rak'ats of prayers and then doing tawassul (seeking intersession) to the Holy Infallibles, peace be upon them, may perhaps be better than meeting the Imam. ...

We ourselves are the reason behind the occultation of the Imam. ...

There will be special blessings and favors for those that remain steadfast in their faith and religion before the reappearance of the Imam. ...