Interpretation and reception
The Promised Savior: An Inquiry Into the Imamate of Imam Mahdi from the Viewpoint of Muslim Thinkers
Sayyid Ali al-Husayni al-Milani
Uses reports about knowing an imam, Jesus following a community leader, and perpetual divine proof to argue specifically for Twelver imamate. Claims Sunni agreement and rejects dissent, while distinguishing alternative abdal interpretation.
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Edition and location
Islamic Truths Center, Ideological Researches 33; English translation Sayyid Abdur Rauf Afzali (metadata spelling varies); publication date not shown
Part 1 sections 1 and 2A, especially perpetual imam and Jesus prayer argument