*Are there any miracles from Imam Mahdi?*
*How are the Epistles also a Miracle?*
*Excerpt No – 10*
*Book – Ghaibat Al Tusi*
*Author – Shaikh e Tusi(ar)*
*Chapter – 4: Miracle of Imam Mahdi(atfs) during his Occultation.*
This chapter first mentions about some miracles from Hazrat Mahdi (atfs) especially during the minor occultation due to which people got certainty about his Imamat.
This chapter then mentions about few Epistles from Imam Mahdi(atfs). These Epistles are letters from the Imam and they mention the unseen matters and prophesize future events.
These were conveyed to the people through a few reliable companions of Imam(atfs).
Through the Epistles Imam Mahdi(atfs) gave appropriated response to the queries and doubts posed by people and resolved their issues. Since Imam(atfs) has complete, in depth understanding of every matter, the solutions provided by him satisfy the intellect of every generation, and draw people closer to him. Through these Epistles Imam would also guide his followers in worldly affairs and warn them of any impending dangers.
Many well-known Traditions and Duas have reached us through these Epistles. For example at one place the Imam(atfs) says:
“People would benefit from me during my Occultation, just like they benefit from the Sun when it is concealed by the clouds”
In another place the Imam(atfs) says:
“Pray for my early reappearance, as in it lies your success”
Furthermore, through these Epistles Imam(atfs) has taught us about the various issues in divine ideology. Additionally their eloquence certifies that these are from the one who is appointed by Allah(swt), as a trustee of His treasures and a bearer of His secrets.
The Epistles also became a source for people to recognise and distinguish the Imam(atfs) from anyone who would falsely lay a claim on Imamat.
Hence these Epistles from Imam Mahdi(atfs) also prove to be definitive miracles, manifested by the decree of Allah(swt).
May Allah(swt) bless us with the Taufeeq to read these Epistles from Imam Mahdi(atfs) and to benefit from them.