I thoroughly enjoyed reading james parkers book the twelfth imam. Hossein ibn mahboob sarad wrote the book titled almashikhah on occultation. Rosenberg, author of the last jihad series of political thrillers, strikes out in a slightly new direction. While the first 10 or so pages of tehran initiative are spent recapping what was in the prior title, you really need to read. Biobibliography and religious authority in the work. Here is a primer on the differences between the two branches of islam.
When one considers that the hidden imam has been defined and. Darmesteter were inclined to study the occultation of the twelfth imam as a theological phenomenon and tried to trace its preislamic origins. As the apocalyptic leaders of iran call for the annihilation of. His descendants, beginning with sons hassan and hussein, continued the line of imams until the time of the twelfth imam, also. It revolves around the story of a cia operative who destroys irans nuclear capability. Shia muslims also use the word to refer to one of the early muslim religious. Encounters with the hidden imam in early and premodern twelver shi. Imam khomeini was the previous supreme leader of iran who was considered as a founder of islamic republic iran beside the people who did islamic revolution of iran but he is not.
The twelfth imam, the tehran initiative, and damascus countdown. The twelfth imam was a real, fleshandblood person who lived during the ninth century ad. Naba organization 2 this text, which is available in two volumes and is authored by. Iran has just conducted its first atomic weapons test. In 878 ad this twelfth imam concealed himself in the cave of the mosque at samarra north along the tigris river from baghdad. According to the shia, the mahdi belongs to muhammads bayt household, being a descendant of ali, fatimah and ali ibn husayn zayn alabidin, and considered by twelvers to be the. The way it ended, i assume this is the final book in the series, and it was a great conclusion to. Fazl ibn shadhan niyshaburi, the companion of imam hadi a. The twelfth imam david shirazi, book 1 by joel c rosenberg book cover. Shiite works on the twelfth imam have usually included a chapter or two on those who have seen or met. See the complete the twelfth imam series book list in order, box sets or omnibus. In his book ghuniyatut talibin, sheikh abdul qadir jilani writes that islamic scholars. The twelfth imam and the threat to israel glenn beck.
Encounters with the hidden imam in early and premodern twelver. When he learns of a prophet called the twelfth imam. The first imam was ali, cousin and soninlaw of the prophet muhammad. The twelfth imam is a christian fiction book written by joel c. A riveting story of high stakes and affronted faiths. I heard about this awhile back from my old history teacher and i was wondering, is the twelfth imam basically like the muslim version of jesus. While the first 10 or so pages of tehran initiative are spent recapping what was in the prior title, you really need to read both books in order. News of his miracles, healings, signs, and wonders spreads like wildfire, as do rumors of a new and horrific war. Shia muslims celebrate the birthday of the twelfth imam on the fifteenth of shaban. The occultation of the twelfth imam a historical background. You might as well know now that tehran initiative is continued to the next book, damascus countdown. Retailers choice award winner, 2012the world is on the brink. The twelfth imam fallen in love with the persian people somewhere along the way.
The twelfth imam, is a fast paced, action filled, hold on to the seat of your pants suspense ride. He loved the complexity of this ancient, exotic culture. In a fascinating article for frontpage magazine titled now the twelfth imam can come, scholar of islam robert spencer provides a crash course on the nature of twelver shiite theology, with. Thus modern scholars like ignaz goldziher, margoliouth, snouck hurgronje and darmesteter were inclined to study the occultation of the twelfth imam as a theological phenomenon and tried to trace. Ashura 2016 mourning in imam hossein square, tehran 02. From the traditions which the knowledge of every researcher and student seeks, rather which is obligatory on every muslim to be acquainted with it and not to. It is the prime motivating factor behind the actions of the iranian. On the way, husayn found that his messenger, muslim ibn aqeel, had been. When the president of iran announced to the world his country had j.
Alsalamu alaykum the twelfth imam, muhammad almahdi may allah hasten his appearance is the ultimate savior of humankind and the final imam of the twelve imams who will emerge in order to. The book provides one with a perspective of the middle east, you can only gain through living there and knowing the history. Rosenberg includes books the twelfth imam, the teheran initiative, and damascus countdown. There is so much going on and no one knows how to respond or what is coming next. Reviewed in the united states on december 14, 2016.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the twelfth imam, the story of an. Was khomeini the twelfth occult imam of the shias who. You also must be ready, for the son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect. According to the shia, the mahdi belongs to muhammads bayt household, being a descendant of ali, fatimah and ali ibn husayn zayn alabidin, and considered by twelvers to be the son of alaskari, and consequently the twelfth imam of the twelve imams of the bayt. Licensed to youtube by adrev masters admin on behalf of apm in north america and emi production music for rest of worldomni. The 12th imam is also called the hidden imam and the mahdi guided one. The nook book ebook of the the twelfth imam collection by joel c. Said to be in occultation until the end of time, this imam is said to remain. The next day, david and marseille are in the aframe again, talking about important subjects such as god, politics and parents.
That is, it is an action adventure novel which reflects military reality or possibilities of the time. As the apocalyptic leaders of iran call for the annihilation of israel and the u. As the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that the. Selected narrations about the twelfth imam volume 1. The american president warns against a preemptive strike on irans nuclear facilities and says negotiations are the key to finding peace. The twelfth imam, a thriller about apocalyptic islam. I just finished reading the twelfth imam and consider it a great book, in the genre of tom clancy and dan brown. Hujjat allah ibn alhasan almahdi also known as alimam almahdi, imam. The twelfth imam david shirazi, book 1 by joel c rosenberg. The present inquiry is an attempt to study the historical.
However, it seems that rosenbergs main goal was to use story form to disseminate information about islam in general but particularly the beliefs amongst some shia muslims about the coming of the twelfth imam and to a lesser degree iranian culture. Like the eleven shia leaders who went before him, he was an arab male who, as a direct descendant of the. Joel rosenberg the twelfth imam series the twelfth imam, the. The biblical premise and creative way in which the author wove bible truth into his intriguing story, was not only entertaining but also challenging. And the twelfth imam prepares to order a genocidal retaliation. The concept of the twelfth imam is not one that gets a lot of space on mainstream media outlets, although it should. Set primarily in iran, the book follows the american chase for information concerning rumored nuclear weaponsmaking capabilities. The tehran initiative is a continuation of the book the twelfth imam. With the prophecy of the twelfth imam seemingly fulfilled, irans leaders prepare to strike. Rosenberg is a mindblowing, modernday story that amazingly compares islamic prophesy with biblical prophesy.
From the twelfth imam as the apocalyptic leaders of iran call for the annihilation of israel and the u. My objective in this book is to show that initially, in the early years of the. On radio this morning, glenn interviewed joel rosenberg about the danger presented by a nuclear iran and their radical leaders belief in the twelfth imam. Most believe in a line of 12 imams, the last of whom, a boy. At extreme personal risk, shirazi undertakes his assignment. David shirazi is a cia agent tasked with disabling irans nuclearweapons capability without leaving behind any trace of american involvement. And amid it all, rumors are swirling throughout the region of a. In a fascinating article for frontpage magazine titled now the twelfth imam can come, scholar of islam robert spencer provides a crash course on the nature of. The world is on the brink of disaster and the clock is ticking.
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