Reconnecting with the Awaited Imam

Reconnecting with the Awaited Imam by Dr. Ali Heratian is a heartfelt and urgent call to the Shia community to awaken from heedlessness and recognise their sacred duty toward Imam al-Mahdi (ajtf). More than just a theological discourse, this book is a spiritual journey—one that implores believers to truly understand the presence of their Imam, not as a distant figure lost in occultation, but as the living proof of Allah on Earth, watching over humanity and awaiting their readiness. Dr. Heratian stresses that the delay in the Imam’s reappearance is not a divine decree set in stone, but a consequence of the Shia community’s own neglect and failure to prepare. He urges readers to break free from complacency, to deepen their knowledge of the Imam, to align their hearts and actions with his mission, and, above all, to persistently pray for his return. Through powerful reflections, historical insights, and the words of the Ahlul Bayt (as), this book serves as both a warning and a beacon of hope—reminding every Shia that the path to salvation lies not in passive waiting, but in actively paving the way for their Imam’s return.