Imam Mahdi

His Words

We are aware of our conduct

Even though he is hidden from us...
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...
His Words

It is not unlikely

it is not unlikely to inform us that he shall re-appear tomorrow
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...
His Words

We are aware of our conduct

Even though he is hidden from us...
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...
His Words

The doors of meeting the Imam are not closed

Concerning the Love for Imam Mahdi, May God Hasten His Reappearance
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. ...
His Words

We must seek refuge in him

Concerning the Love for Imam Mahdi, May God Hasten His Reappearance
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. ...
His Words

Better than Meeting

Concerning the Love for Imam Mahdi, May God Hasten His Reappearance
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. ...