Debunking Ahmad al‑Basri’s Claims: Is the Prophet “Yamani”?
Followers of Ahmad al-Basri claim that the Prophet (peace be upon him) stated, “I am Yamani,” thus concluding that all of the Ahl al-Bayt and the Mahdis, being descendants of the Prophet, …
Debunking Ahmad al-Basri’s Claims: The “Yamani Kaaba” and the Yamani’s Origin
Ahmad al-Basri asserts that his lineage as the Yamani is affirmed by the Kaaba’s designation as the “Yamani Kaaba” in certain narrations. He argues that since the Kaaba is in Mecca, and …
Yamani in Shia Narrations: Twelver Shi’a Identity and Signs
Yamani in Shia Narrations: Twelver Shi’a Identity The concept of Yamani in Shia Narrations is central to Mahdist studies. Narrations about Yamani are limited, but they emphasize his role as a banner …
“Is the inscription on the flag of the Qa’im, ‘Allegiance is for Allah’?”
Dar al-Hidaya : Ahmad Ismail’s followers assert that the flag of the Qa’im (Imam Mahdi) bears the inscription “Allegiance is for Allah.” While this may seem a minor issue, it plays a …
Response to the Objections on the Chain of Narration of the Samari Epistle (Tawqi‘ al-Sāmari)
Dar al-Hidaya : Followers of Ahmad Ismail raise two objections concerning the chain of narration of the Samari Epistle, attempting to discredit its authenticity. This article presents a comprehensive refutation to both …
False Claimants’ Allegations that Shia Scholars Abandoned the Samari Epistle (Tawqi‘ al-Sāmari)
Dar al-Hidaya : One of the baseless allegations propagated by the followers of Ahmad Ismail Basri is the claim that Shia scholars have “abandoned and turned away” from the Sāmari Epistle—the final …
The Objection Regarding the Contradiction Between the Sāmari Letter and the Observations of Some Scholars
Introduction Dar al-Hidaya : A prominent theological question arises regarding the Tawqi‘ al-Sāmari, the final letter from Imam Mahdi (AJ) before the beginning of the Major Occultation. The objection is as follows: …
A Discussion on the Minor Occultation (Ghaybah al-Ṣughrā)
Introduction Dar al-Hidaya : The Minor Occultation (Ghaybah al-Ṣughrā) is one of the most critical transitional periods in Islamic history, especially within Shia eschatology. Understanding its structure, purpose, and appointed deputies offers …
Objection: The Narrations State That the Heavenly Call Occurs in a Dream!
Dar al-Hidaya : Some claimants—particularly followers of Ahmed Ismail and the Yamani sect—have argued that the Heavenly Cry (Al-Saiha) is not a physical event, but rather occurs during sleep as a dream …
Objection ( Shubha ): Is the Heavenly Call Merely a Dream or a Vision?
Dar al-Hidaya : One of the deceptive claims promoted by followers of Ahmed Ismail (Yamani sect) is that the Heavenly Call (Al-Saiha)—a definitive sign of the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (AJ)—is not …