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12th Imám - Muḥammad ibn al-Ḥasan - Abu al-Qasim
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Pronunciation: moham-mad-ebn-al-hass-san ah-boo-al-caw-zem
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Name Full / Kunya
Muḥammad ibn al-Ḥasan Abu al-Qasim
Title
Arabic
Turkish
Mahdi, Hidden Imám, al-Hujjah (The Guided One, The Proof) Onikinci Alí
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
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.  
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 ]
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