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Why Shias don't accept the fact that Mahdi Mirza Ghulam Ahmad is their occult Imam they had waited for?
Yes, thank you. Can you explain more about the concept of occultation in Shia Islam?
In Shia Islam, occultation refers to the belief that the twelfth Imam, who disappeared in the ninth century, is still alive and will return as the Mahdi, or the guide. During this time of absence, his followers have been directed to await his return, which is believed to usher in a new era of peace and justice. Some Shias believe that certain individuals may have knowledge of the whereabouts of the twelfth Imam, while others believe that his whereabouts are unknown and that he will return in the future. Do you have any more questions about Shia Islam?