Imam Mahdi (PBUH) in Other Religions and Nations

We are going to briefly take a look at the glad tidings of past scriptures and the beliefs of past nations concerning the Savior.
Belief in a savior originates from the divine nature of man; it is this belief that gives hope to the hearts.

12th Imam- Mahdi (PBUH)

Imam Mahdi (PBUH)

Imam Mahdi (PBUH) (Arabic: امام مهدی‎) is the 12^th and the last Imam of Shia from the descendant of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and he is prophesied in all Abrahamic books (Turah, Bible, Quran). It is prophesied he will return along with the prophet Jesus (PBUH) to save the world and end all misers, wars, famine … and lead the people into the truth.

11th Imam- Hassan Askari (PBUH)

Imam Hassan Askari (PBUH)

Imam Hassan Askari (Arabic: امام حسن العسکری) was the eleventh Imam of the Twelver Shia Muslims. His title Askari is derived from the Arabic word Askar for army. He was given this title because he lived in Samarra, a garrison town.

10th Imam- Hadi (PBUH)

Imam Hadi (PBUH)

Imam Ali Al-Hadi Al-Naqi (Arabic: علی الهادی النقی‎), also known as Hadi is the tenth Imam of Shia Muslims.

Birth in Medina

Imam Hadi (PBUH) was born in Midina in 828 A.D (212 A.H) accepted that he was born between 827–830 CE (Zul Hajjah, 15, 212 A.H). Imam Hadi (PBUH) was born in Medina to the ninth Shia Imam, Imam Jawad (PBUH) and Lady Sumanah.

9th Imam- Jawad (PBUH)

Imam Jawad (PBUH)

Imam Muhammad Al-Taqi Al-Jawad (Arabic: الإمام محمد التقی الجواد) is the ninth Imam of Shia. Jawad means generouse. Imam Jawad (PBUH) was the shortest-lived of the Twelve Imams, he lived only 25 years.

Birth in Medina

Imam Jawad (PBUH) was born in 811 A.D (10^th, Rajab, 195 A.H). His mother was Sabika, a woman from the noble family of Maria al-Qibtiyya, and his father was Imam Reza (PBUH).

8th Imam- Reza (PBUH)

Imam Reza (PBUH)

​Ali Ibn Musa Al-Reza (Arabic: علی بن موسى الرضا‎) was the seventh descendant of the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the eighth one of the Twelve Imams.

Birth in Medina

In 766 A.D (Zu al-Qidah 11, 148 A.H), a son

7th Imam- Musa Kazim (PBUH)

Imam Musa Kazim (PBUH)

Imam Musa Ibn Ja‘far Al-Kazim (Arabic: موسى بن جعفر الکاظم‎), is known for his nickname Al-Kazim (the forbearing), Generosity was synonymous with his name and no beggar ever returned from his door empty handed. Even after his martyrdom, he continued to be obliging and was generous to his devotees who came to his holy tomb with prayers and behests which were invariably granted by God. Thus, one of his additional titles is also “Bab Al-Hawaij” (the door to fulfilling needs).he is the seventh Shia Imam after his father Imam Sadiq (PBUH). He is regarded by Sunnis as a renowned scholar and was contemporary with the Abbasid caliphs, Al-Mansur and Harun al-Rashid. He lived in very difficult times, in hiding, until he finally martyred in Baghdad in the prison through

6th Imam- Sadiq (PBUH)

Imam Sadiq (PBUH)

Imam Ja’far Ibn Muḥammad Al-Ṣadiq (Arabic: جعفر بن محمد الصادق‎) (PBUH) was known as Imam sadiq, was a descendant of Imam Ali (PBUH) from his father’s side and a descendant of Lady Fatimah (PBUH) from his mother’s side and was himself a prominent jurist. He is revered as an Imam by the Shia and as a renowned Islamic scholar and personality by Sunni Muslims. The Shia Muslims consider him to be the Sixth Imam or leader and spiritual successor to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He is highly respected by both Sunni and Shia Muslims for his great Islamic scholarship, pious character, great personal merits and academic contributions.

Shia Islamic “Fiq’h” (jurisprudence), “Ja’fari” jurisprudence is named after him. The books on Ja’fari jurisprudence were later registered

5th Imam- Baqir (PBUH)

Imam Baqir (PBUH)

Imam Muḥammad Al-Baqir (Arabic: محمد الباقر ‎) was Known as Baqir (the one who splits open knowledge). He is the fifth Shia Imam after his father Imam Sajjad (PBUH). His mother was the daughter of Imam Hassan Mojtaba (PBUH). Thus, he was the only Imam who was connected with Lady Fatimah (PBUH), both from his paternal and maternal sides.

Imam Baqir (PBUH) was brought up in the holy arms of his grandfather Imam Hussain (PBUH), for three years. Many traditions and abundant knowledge were reported on his authority. He is revered by Shia Muslims for his religious leadership and highly respected

4th Imam- Sajjad (PBUH)

Imam Sajjad (PBUH)

Ali ibn Hussain (PBUH) (Arabic: علی بن الحسین‎) known as Zain al-Abidin (the adornment of the worshippers) and Sajjad (The Prostrating one), is the fourth Shia Imam, after his father Imam Hussain (PBUH), his uncle Imam Hassan Mojtaba (PBUH), and his grandfather Imam Ali (PBUH), the Prophet’s successor. He survived the Battle of Karbala because he was sick and he couldn’t fight. He was taken along with the enslaved women to Yazid in Damascus. Eventually, however, he was allowed to return to Medina where he led a secluded life with only a few intimate companions. Imam Sajjad’s life and statements were entirely devoted to asceticism and religious teachings mostly in the form of invocations and supplications. His famous supplications are well known as “Al-Sahifa Al-Sajjadiya”.