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Is There a 12th Imam?; The Significance of the Number 12 - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

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Jaffari Community Centre
Published
Sun 25 Feb 2024
Episode Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaffaricc/episodes/Is-There-a-12th-Imam--The-Significance-of-the-Number-12---Maulana-Syed-Muhammad-Rizvi-e2g8urb

- Greetings on the birth anniversary of Imam al-Mahdi, the 12th Imam of Shia Islam.
- Our identity as Shia Ithna-Asharis distinguishes us from other Muslims.
- Belief in the 12 Imams, including the 12th Imam as the Living Imam, is central.
- The significance of the number 12 in various contexts in society, and Islam
- The hadith of the Prophet about 12 rightful leaders perplexes Sunni scholars.
- Different interpretations fail to align with historical facts or religious prophecies.
- Only Shia Ithna-Asharis adhere to the belief in 12 rightful leaders, all Qurayshi descendants.
- Prominent Sunni scholars, like Ibn Kathir, acknowledge the significance of the 12th Imam.

15th Sha'ban - WIladat of the 12th Imam al-Mahdi (ajts)
February 25th, 2024

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