| Name |
Full / Kunya |
| Muḥammad ibn al-Ḥasan |
Abu al-Qasim |
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Title
Arabic |
Turkish |
| Mahdi, Hidden Imám, al-Hujjah (The Guided One, The Proof) |
Onikinci Alí |
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| Birth Date |
Birth Place |
Age when assumed Imámate |
Age at death |
Length of Imámate |
255 A.H.
A.D. 868 |
Samarra, Iraq |
5 |
unknown |
unknown |
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| Death Date |
Reason and Place of Death |
Burial Place |
live A.H.
A.D. live |
According to Twelver Shiite doctrine, Sufis, and some Sunni Muslims, he has been living in the Occultation since 872, and will continue as long as God wills. |
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Importance
According to Twelver Shiite doctrine, Sufis, and some Sunni Muslims, he is an actual historical personality and is the current Imám and the promised Mahdi, a messianic figure who will return with Christ. He will reestablish the rightful governance of Islam and provide the earth with justice and peace. |
| [ Wikipedia - The Twelve Imáms ] |
