“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 …
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 …
What language is the Siyha in, and when does it occur?
Dar al-Hidaya : The Heavenly Call (Al-Saiha) is a prophesied divine announcement that will signal the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (AJ). Previously, we examined the reality and identity of the caller. In …
The Truth About the Heavenly Call (Al-Saiha)
Dar al-Hidaya : Among the definite and unmistakable signs of the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (AJ) is the Heavenly Call—known in Arabic as Al-Nidā’ (النداء) or Al-Ṣaiḥa (الصيحة). This extraordinary event has …
Reviewing the Application of the Title ‘Master of the Age’ (Sāhib al-Amr) to the Self-Proclaimed Yamani
Dar al‑Hidayah | In this section, we examine the narrations that the followers of the self‑proclaimed Yamani cite to prove the title Master of the Age (Sāhib al‑Amr) for their leader. These …
Claims Of Ahmad Ismail Basri about The Characteristics of The Yamani
Dar al-Hidaya : In recent times, Ahmad Basri has presented several narrations that he claims describe the characteristics of Yamani. He attempts to attribute these traits to himself by stitching together unrelated …