Al-Samarī’s Tawqīʿ and the Finality of Specific Deputyship
End of Specific Niyabat: Samari’s Letter and Its Theological Implications The End of Specific Niyabat is a foundational concept in Shia theology, and its clearest proof lies in the final letter (tawqīʿ) …
The Final Decree (Tawqīʿ) and the End of Specific Deputyship
End of Specific Niyabat: Imam Mahdi’s Final Letter to Samari One of the most decisive and widely accepted proofs for the end of specific Niyabat in Shia theology is the final letter …
Understanding the Concept of Deputyship (Niyābah) in Shia Islam
Understanding the Types of Niyabat in Shia Belief The concept of Niyabat—or representation—is one of the most frequently misused ideas by false claimants of Mahdism. To clarify this issue, it is essential …
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 …