Seyed Khorasani (Arabic: ٱلسَّيِّد ٱلْخُرَاسَانِي, romanizedAs-Sayyid Al-Khurāsānī), is an Islamic leader whose rising is an essential part of Islamic eschatology.[1] According to Al-Fadl ibn Shadhan of Neyshabur, in an authentic document from Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, al-Khorasani is one of the townspeople of Samarkand,[2] and he is considered to be amongst the assistants of the Mahdi.[3][4]

Rising

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According to the hadith(s), Al-Khorasani has a spot on his right hand.[5] It is predicted that he will to move to Kufah with Sufyani at one common day,[6] and then defeat the Sufyani's army with his own army.[7]

His rising is predicted to be commenced from the east of the Earth. With regards to al-Khorasani, ahadith was narrated from the Islamic prophet Muhammad saying:[8][9][10][11][12]

A group from Mashriq is going to rise, and will provide the way for the rule of the Mahdi.

— Ahadith

It is predicted that after defeating the Sufyani's army in Iraq, al-Khorasani will swear allegiance to al-Mahdi.[13]

The Black Standard

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The rising of al-Khorasani,[14] or the movement of the Black Standard from the side of Khorasan,[15][16] is considered to be among the signs of the appearance of the Mahdi.[17][18][19]

Imam as-Sadiq was reported saying:[20]

Coming out of three groups "Sufyani, Khorasani and Yamani" will be in: a year, a month, and a day.

It has been mentioned in the traditions (hadiths) that "you ought to have the expectation of Faraj from three things":

  • Establishment of differences between the ones who are from Shaam, for the things which is between them;
  • Fear/bewilderment in the month of Ramadan.[21]
  • Movement of black flags from Khorasan.

Khorasan can relate to two places:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Where will "Seyed Khorasani" come out from? thaqalain.ir
  2. ^ kashf al hagh "aw" al arbaaon, 29/143
  3. ^ What should we know about " Khorasani" welayatnet.com
  4. ^ National Center for Religious Questions; Mahdaviat (Al-Mahdawiyya)
  5. ^ Rising of "Seyed Khorasani" hawzah.net
  6. ^ Where will "Seyed Khorasani" come out from? islamquest.net
  7. ^ Seyed Khorasani entezar.ahlolbait.com
  8. ^ Who is Seyed Khorasani? farsnews.ir
  9. ^ A man from Qom, Seyed Khorasani, and now End Time radiofarda.com
  10. ^ Seyyed Radhiodin Ali ibn Musa (Seyedebne-Tawus), Malaham wa Al-Fetan, P. 41
  11. ^ Who is Seyed Khorasani? mouood.org
  12. ^ Ebne Abi Zeinab Namani, Muhammad ibn Ibrahim; Al-Gheibah, Mohaqeq, Ali-AkbareQafari, P. 225
  13. ^ Asre-Zohur (The Age of Advent), Ali Korani - P. 247
  14. ^ Seyed Khorasani porseman.com
  15. ^ Where will "Seyed Khorasani" come out from? shia-news.com
  16. ^ Who is Seyed Khorasani and how much he will rule? shabestan.ir
  17. ^ Taking a glance to the Fivehold Black Flags in traditions 2noor.com
  18. ^ Will the black flags of the end time help Imam Mahdi? yjc.ir
  19. ^ Rising of Seyed Khorasani with black Flags tebyan.net
  20. ^ Rising of a group from the east of the earth tebyan.net
  21. ^ What is the time/goal of Khorasani rising in Iran? shabestan.ir