Recommendations of Great Exegete of Qur'an for knowing Imam Mahdi, Promised Savior of Religions
Pars Today- Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli, the great exegete of the holy Qur'an, said, "He who wants to recognize the blessed Vali-e Asr [Imam Mahdi], the Promised Savior of religions, had better to study the texts of his ziyarahs and prayers exactly."
Ayatollah Javadi Amoli, one of the greatest exegetes of the noble Qur'an, in his words in the book, "Imam Mahdi, the Promised Entity" reiterates that examining the prayers and ziyarahs (standard form of salutation), which have transmitted from the Imam himself or stated by other Imams about him, are the best ways of recognition of the lofty status and unique personality of the Savior of human world, the Promised Mahdi."
According to Pars Today, Ayatollah Javadi Amoli makes it clear that just as reflection on the phrases of Nahj-ul-Balagha, the words of Imam Hossein (Peace upon him) from the start to the end of the event of Karbala, and the lofty teachings of Sahifa Sajjadia of Imam Ali ibn Hossein are indicative of the programs of Imam Ali, Imam Hossein and Imam Sajjad (Peace upon them), from the prayers narrated by or related to Imam Mahdi (May God expedite his reappearance), also, his programs are understood and this way, human being can find way to the sanctuary of recognition of the Promised Imam.
According to Ayatollah Javadi Amoli, recognition of Imam Mahdi or Imam of the Age, has degrees each of which will bring about a special growth for the seeker.
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