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 …
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 …
The Characteristics of Yamani
Dar al-Hidaya : The narrations about the character of Yamani from the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) are notably limited. These hadiths neither provide a specific name nor detailed traits that …
Evidence for the Departure of Yamani from Yemen
Dar al-Hidaya : There are numerous pieces of evidence confirming that the prophesied Yamani will emerge from Yemen, not Iraq or any other region. This article presents a clear and concise explanation …
The Knowledge of the Infallible Imams in All Languages
Dar al-Hidaya : In numerous narrations, the knowledge of all languages is cited as a distinguishing feature of the Infallible Imams. This knowledge, which sets the true Imam apart, is presented as …
The Will as a Means of Recognizing the Infallible Imam
The Testament as a Means of Recognizing the Infallible Imam Dar al-Hidaya : One of the key ways to recognize the true Infallible Imam and expose the baselessness of false claimants is …