Question: Why was Imam al-Mahdi hidden from public during his mother’s pregnancy and during his birth?

Answer: Because the political authorities wanted to kill him.

Question: Why did the political authorities of the time want to kill Imam al-Mahdi?

Answer: Because they wanted to end the Imamah of the Ahl al-Bayt from its roots and rid themselves of an Imam before he grew into adulthood. They also feared, and rightfully so, that the 12th Imam would be a global revolutionary who would overthrow oppressors all around the world (including Muslim oppressors) and establish justice all around the world.

Question: Why did the Imam go into the minor occultation?

Answer: Because he wanted to slowly prepare the Muslim community for the major occultation which would last until the End of Days.

Question: How can a human being live for more than a thousand years?

Answer: Allah has power over all things, including life, aging and death. He can do whatever He pleases.

Question: Will Imam al-Mahdi (aj) establish global justice and overthrow evil oppressors alone, or with help?

Answer: He will do so with help, including Jesus (as) as well as a legion of 313 generals.