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سال نهم شماره 29 (تابستان 1388)

The discussion about the place and the role of The Imam refers to subjective and finalizing role of Imam in the world; that is, does Imam own such an existential perfection that could play the subjective or ultimate role or the both in the world? The creational role of the Imam(a) as the ultimate role is generally accepted, but some reject Imam's subjective role and some regard it as secondary principle in exceptional cases and some other consider Imam as a channel for divine grace on the creation which is followed in this essay.

By the beginning of the major occultation, beside the scholastic representation on behalf of the occulted Imam, the ground was paved for their financial and political deputyship, as well. With prolongation of occultation and suspension of the religious statute of quint (Khums), scholastic representation of the occulted Imam (a), firstly, as trusty ones and secondly, as jurisconsults and assistants of Imam have taken the responsibility of the properties related to Him. By the passage of time, from another hand, the ground was prepared for a more serious and more coherent design for political representation in the framework of supreme leadership. After the victory of Islamic revolution of Iran and realization of Vilayat faqih as an developed form of Marjaiyyat Taqlid and general deputyship, the process of its establishment and its sociability is going to occur.

The global revolution of Imam Mahdi (a) is a pervasive, widespread and determinative revolution which will change all political, moral and social and belief system of mankind. The most important sketch in this regard is "studying its grounds"; that is, inquiring people and group's responsibilities and duties for preparing the prerequisites of that revolution. This essay is to analyze the global revolution of Hadhrat mahdi (a) and the role of those who prepare it from political and theoretical view, emphasizing upon the late Imam Khomeini's points of view.

Futurology is a field which is developing rapidly nowadays. It seems that the recent common attitude toward future view cannot decode a safe and constant future. A careful study about doctrines and views of Islam can somehow remove such problems. Surveying Quranic verses and Ahl-ul Bayt traditions indicates that in Islam, viewing of future is of special depth and originality. Benefiting from Islamic doctrines can pave the way for the fifth generation of futurology. The difference between this futurology and the previous futurology generations lies in the depth and extent of future viewing. The main purpose in this approach is building a safe and glorious future which is defined as affected by and connected to eternal future and purified life; and sketches a horizon of future by paving the way for Imam Mahdi's advent and manifestation.

This essay is to discuss about the future of government in the view of different religions, specifically, in the view of Islam. The viewpoint of divine religions like Islam to future is optimistic and full of hope and trust and this hopefulness results in an endeavor to live piously and purifying the universe from abominations. This essay, alongside surveying different religion's viewpoints about human beings future, also is to benefit from the reason, narratives and induction to Mahdism in order to observe mankind's future. This presentation is in the field of religions and the studies about religions.

In this essay by utilizing Shiite narrative resources, the subject of Imam Mahdis(a) companions, their qualifications, nominal and national characteristics, the numbers of companions, gender (number of male and female), the quality of their appearance and aiding imam(a), and finally, the status of the assisstant forces in the time of manifestation will be taken into consideration in two aspects: first, Imam Mahdi's special companions and second, His general assistants.

Amongst the signs of Imam Mahdi's advent, the call of sky has a specific importance. Being raised by many traditions, corresponding several Quranic verses for this call by Ahlol Bayt, being raised in Imam Mahdi's letter (Tauqee') and certainty of Imam Mahhdi's advent's beginning by this voice denotes to its importance. The main purpose of this voice or proclamation is to introduce Imam Mahdi (a) to the people all around the world. In this essay, firstly, some discussions like "terminology of the Call", "Purpose of this voice", "certain signs and Bida' "and "call of sky in Quran" will be posed and then, after introducing the concept of call of sky, "the duties of this voice addressee", "other calls", and" call of sky in the public view ' will be pondered upon.