Lina Irshaid

Religion taught us the names of God. But what if the names are only the doorway?

God manifests in creation through a threefold structure, often referred to as the Manifestation Trinity: the Maana (Meaning), the Ism (Name), and the Bab (Door). The Maana represents the hidden divine reality, the Ism is its expressed identity in creation (such as the Prophet or Imam), and the Bab is the gateway through which people access and recognize the Name.

Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan recounted, in his majestic voice, his meetings with Imam Al-Mahdi Mohammed ibn Al-Hassan Al-Askari. The first meeting of Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan with Imam Al-Mahdi in this worldly life took place at the shrine of the two Imams, Al-Hadi and Al-Askari. This meeting occurred many years ago, during which he became acquainted with the Imam. Subsequent meetings followed, each strengthening their bond.