The Mahdi Times July 2011 | Page 6

STRAIGHTPATH July 26, 2011 The Hujjatullah Formula How To Recognize Hujjatullah By Laila Ali and Saihat Jibreel  It is understandable that upon learning about the Will of the Prophet and the news of 12 Mahdi's after the 12 Imams, that for some people confusion begins to set in. Even after accepting the Blessed Will and News of the Arrival of Yamani a.s, How do we Recognize Ahmed al Hassan a.s is truly the Proof of Allah swt? As human beings we are constantly seeking meanings and connections with our surroundings, so therefore when something so profound and alien comes along, unless we are spiritually open to receiving it, it can be extremely daunting. Therefore we urge you to research this matter and leave no stone unturned. We have given you the news of the Arrival of the Yamani a.s, the Messenger of Imam Mahdi a.s and the Proof of Allah swt. So now, how do we know that Ahmed a.s is infact Hujjatullah? Allah (s.w.t) created man with very high knowledge of the sublime. Allah (s.w.t) said in his holy book "I created the jinn and humankind only that they worship me" that is to know me, as Ahl Al Bayt (May Allah’s peace and blessings be amongst them all) have said. Therefore there is no real worship without actual knowledge. In order to achieve this goal, Allah (s.w.t) nominated specific guides and leaders in order to guide people to the right path by which the goal is set, and also He (the All Mighty), sent with them the holy book and the scale. And it was because of His kindness and wisdom that he (the AllMighty) placed a law for all mankind, that through it they are able to distinguish between Hojjatallah (successor of Allah) and the claimers of false and slander. The law that is referred to consists of three major points: 1. Divine text or the will 2. The knowledge and wisdom 3. Third, the call to the governorship of Allah, or, the banner of allegiance to Allah. Perhaps this law is a very simple law to understand for people with a sound mind and a sound reasoning (for example, if a person owns a factory, a farm or a ship, or anywhere where workers work, the owner must, for sure, appoint so