Birth & Early Life
Who is the father of Imam Mahdi (AJ)?
Imam Hasan al-Askari (AS)
The two phases of Imam Mahdi’s (AJ) occultation are the _______________ and the _______________.
Minor Occultation, Major Occultation
What will increase in the world before Imam Mahdi’s (AJ) return?
Injustice and oppression
To prepare for Imam Mahdi’s (AJ) return, we should increase in _______________, _______________, and _______________.
Faith, good deeds, knowledge
According to a hadith, Imam Mahdi (AJ) will fill the world with _______________ and _______________ just as it was filled with _______________ and _______________.
Justice, equality, injustice, oppression
Imam Mahdi (AJ) was born on the _______________ (Islamic date) in the year _______________ (AH).
15th of Sha’ban, 255 AH
How long did the Minor Occultation last?
69 years (260 AH – 329 AH)
Before Imam Mahdi’s (AJ) return, a leader known as _______________ will emerge, spreading tyranny and corruption across the land.
Sufyani
What is the best dua to recite for Imam Mahdi’s (AJ) return?
Dua al-Faraj (اللهم كن لوليك الحجة ابن الحسن)
Who said:
"One who dies without knowing the Imam of their time dies the death of ignorance"?
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Imam Mahdi’s (AJ) birth was kept a secret because the _______________ rulers wanted to _______________.
Abbasid, kill him
Why does Imam Mahdi (AJ) remain in occultation?
To protect himself from oppression and to test the faith and patience of the believers while they prepare for his return.
What heavenly event will signal Imam Mahdi’s (AJ) return?
A loud call (Sayha) from the sky announcing his reappearance.
What does Tawalli and Tabarri mean in relation to Imam Mahdi (AJ)?
Tawalli: Loving and following the righteous leaders.
Tabarri: Distancing from oppressors and enemies of Islam.
Fill in the blank:
Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (AS) said, _“The best action during the occultation is ______________.”
Waiting for the reappearance (Intithar al-Faraj)
Explain how the birth of Imam Mahdi (AJ) was similar to the birth of Prophet Musa (AS).
Both were born under threat from a tyrant ruler who wanted to kill them after hearing a prophecy about their role in destroying oppression and bringing justice.
The Major Occultation began in the year _______________ AH and continues until _______________.
329 AH, today
The _______________ will be a righteous leader calling people towards Imam Mahdi (AJ), while _______________ will falsely claim to be him.
Al-Yamani, Sufyani
Imam Mahdi (AJ) will have 313 close companions, just like the _______________ at the Battle of _______________.
Prophet’s companions, Badr
How did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) describe Imam Mahdi’s (AJ) character?
"His name and character will be like mine."
What did Imam Mahdi (AJ) recite immediately after birth?
A verse from Surah Qasas (28:5):
“And We desired to bestow a favor upon those who were deemed weak in the land and to make them the Imams and to make them the heirs.”
Name two of the four deputies (specially appointed representatives) of Imam Mahdi (AJ) during the Minor Occultation.
(Any two of the following)
Uthman ibn Sa’id
Muhammad ibn Uthman
Husayn ibn Ruh
Ali ibn Muhammad al-Samari
What will be the first actions of Imam Mahdi (AJ) after his reappearance?
What are three ways we can actively support Imam Mahdi (AJ) even before his return?
Living a righteous life
Spreading justice
Standing against oppression
What are three major things Imam Mahdi (AJ) will accomplish after his return?
Establish justice
Remove oppression
Restore true Islam