Twelve Imams will be from among us. The first among them will be Ali b. Abi Talib and the last will be my 9th descendant, the rightful Qa’em. Because of his blessed existence, Allah will bring back to life and prosperity the dead earth. Allah will give victory to His religion over all other religions, even if this be against the liking of the disbelievers. The Mahdi will disappear from public for a while. During his occultation a number of people will abandon religion, whereas others will remain steadfast and will suffer because of their faith. This latter group will be asked tauntingly: “If your belief is true, when would your promised Imam rise?” But, remember that whoever perseveres under those unfavorable circumstances when enemies would falsify and harm them, their status will be like those who fought by the side of the Prophet in defending the religion of Allah.




